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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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How does the tape hold up keeping it in place?

I should be popping on the CME setup this spring. Attempting to seek information on whether I should have it blended in or if the tape is enough to hold it in place.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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It holds up as well as you clean the bumper. I'd recommend cleaning it with alcohol and have a buddy help you. I'd also put one screw in each side (or body panel push pin) for added support.
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Tape worked good for me. I put 2 screws by the tires, and 3 by where the tips go. Worked good but i ended up molding it onto the rear bumper. Looks alot better
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Did you get yours to stick? Mine came with a VHB tape and it won't stick for ****. I am very frustrated.
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I've had the dual round cut 6LE valence for about 1.5yrs, held by the tape and screws as mentioned above. No problems here.
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I actually found an OEM SLP valance off a member on here. Any recommendations on what 3M automotive tape to buy for it? Waiting on enough coin to buy a chambered exhaust and then do it all at once. I found a great painter in the 'hood that does work on the side for the cheap. Going to get the tips and bends next month.
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No problems whatsoever for me. It's been almost 2 years since mines been on. Screws behind the tires and just the tape everywhere else. Just clean the bottom of the bumper with IPA before applying the valance. I actually put mine on all by myself. I screwed the screws in behind the wheels and the carefully placed the rest of it.
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something like this?

3M 03614 Scotch-Mount 1/2" x 15' Molding Tape : Amazon.com : Automotive 3M 03614 Scotch-Mount 1/2" x 15' Molding Tape : Amazon.com : Automotive

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redssmaro- any pics of the molded CME? Sorry to hijack the thread, but his car looks amazing!
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Us the thicker 3M tape. But the "automotive" one. Not just any 3M body panel one.

And here's a pic of my blended rear... looks way cleaner.





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