[DML] Re: T-Pannel Removal

["azman3us" <azman3us@xxxxxxxxx>]

Most auto stores carry 3M Molding tape - this tape is from the VHB 
family (has a red liner) you can also stack the tape.  As all 
attachment tape jobs you MUST have a clean surface to work with, as 
oil, dirt etc will cause the tape to fail.  As a tip when 
instructions call for the use of rubbing alcohol do not use the 70% 
mixture, as the other 30% is water, look for the 100% or 90% 
products.  As I have never removed a T panel not sure of the way it 
is installed - the tape sounds fishy Can any one else speak to this?

Randal 



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gjl463" <gjlednicky@xxxx> wrote:
> I just removed my T-pannel to check things out while I'm re-
painting 
> the windshield header and it appeared that the T-pannel was secured 
> to the body with some sort of thick double-sided tape.  In some 
> spots the tape was layered thicker to create a higher resting 
> position to the body.  It looks like it was meant to be done this 
> way to help level the panel to the body and match height to the 
> doors and especially the front header.  Is this a correct 
> assumption?  Does anyone know what type of tape can be used to 
> replace it with?  Looks like a half-inch black double-sided 
> weatherstrip tape. (note: this is not the same tape that covers the 
> electrical compartment)




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