[Chrysler300] Proper adhesive for grill medallion?
From: "Charlie V cv300g@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:14:18 +0000 (UTC)
While you are out shopping for your adhesive you may see " "3M Plastic Emblem & Trim Adhesive" and think " Wow, this is the perfect adhesive for my plastic emblem ". " My emblem is plastic and this adhesive from a very reputable company (3M) should do the trick."
YOU can not be more wrong.
Several years ago, I purchased a new emblem for my 62 300. Looking for adhesive I saw this 3M adhesive and thought it should be the right stuff. I had the grille out and on saw horses. I applied the adhesive, set the emblem in place and went back over to the front of the car to prepare to install the grille.
A few minutes later I went back to the grille and I saw that the adhesive was reacting with the plastic and eating away/ melting the plastic. It ruined my newly purchased $50.00 medallion.
I purchased another medallion and used clear silicone adhesive without any problems at all.
I also attached the emblem to a plate that I made. I soldered two threaded studs to the plate. Now if for whatever reason I have to change the grille I can easily remove the emblem and attach it to the other grille.
Charlie Valentine
300G
62 300 Sport Convertible
1965 Plymouth Barracuda
See you in Macungie
From: "'Bob Jasinski' rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 1:34 PM Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Proper adhesive for grill medallion?
GE RTV silicone clear sealant.30 years, no problems.
Bob Jasinski
331 La Questa Dr
Danville CA. 94526
925-831-9727Home
925-366-0035 Cell
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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of charlies@xxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 8:31 AM To: alangmiller22@xxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Proper adhesive for grill medallion?
I used PL Premium construction adhesive - has been on my car for 5 years with no bleed through and secure as a rock, Charlie in Ottawa