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Can't get rear brake light to stick to window
I've got a fantastic brake light all wired up for my '79 Targa SC. Unfortunately, nothing I've tried can make it stick to the window.
I tried super-glue, double-sided 3M tape, and JB weld epoxy. The super-glue never held at all, maybe it doesn't like glass-to-plastic? The tape got warm in the sun and the adhesive released. The epoxy held on until I tried to remove the tape I used to keep it in place while it set. Any ideas?
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06-27-2016, 11:55 AM
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Doesn't sound like you cleaned very well or didn't let the cleaner dry enough before installing.
Remove whatever is there now, with a flat razor blade. Clean with rubbing alcohol thoroughly. Let air dry 5 minutes before you use any clean cloth to also wipe dry. Use the 3M clear glass/mirror double sided tape. Excellent for this application. I used it to hold a 8' plate mirror onto a custom stainless steel metal frame and could not get it loose.
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06-27-2016, 12:17 PM
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If you are ok to pay the Porsche tax, you could order the adhesive from the dealer part number A 000 043 069 00 adhesive for frame for light
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06-27-2016, 12:31 PM
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Any 3m doublestick will secure it for years. Installed mine in 2008. Sounds like there's silicon or something on the glass.
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06-28-2016, 07:50 AM
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Acetone, then alcohol should get the grunge off.
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06-28-2016, 07:52 AM
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How about the little tube of adhesive that bonds your rear view mirror "puck" to the windshield. Just takes a tiny drop. All the FLAPS have it. It bonds the mirror like crazy!
Just a thought.
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06-28-2016, 07:58 AM
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When I re-did my tint, I used clear 3M glass tape, worked perfectly.
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06-28-2016, 08:04 AM
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As the 2 posts above. You need to use the stuff that is designed for this application.
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06-28-2016, 12:55 PM
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