Enblems On Engine

[nohandels]

Hi All,

I have spent the last few weeks cleaning the engine castings. One of the emblems fell off. What is the best glue. or sticky stuff to reattach them to the engine? I have some high temperature epoxy, good for 500 hundred degree's but I'm not sure this is the best fix. I'm sure it would stick but it would never be removed again.

[20774]

Permatex Super Weatherstrip Adhesive...follow the directions...

Others have mentioned drilling and tapping two small holes and using black countersunk screws...

Kurt in S.A.

[PGlaves]

Permatex Super Weatherstrip Adhesive...follow the directions...

Others have mentioned drilling and tapping two small holes and using black countersunk screws...

Kurt in S.A.
3M weatherstrip adhesive! The yellow stuff! Or the black badge and emblem adhesive. Body repair section, any decent auto parts store.

[28796]

3M weatherstrip adhesive! The yellow stuff! Or the black badge and emblem adhesive. Body repair section, any decent auto parts store.


I've used the black 3M Super weatherstrip/emblem adhesive with good results. Make sure you get the Super as the standard stuff loosens up when it gets warm.

[Clayman]

I've used the black 3M Super weatherstrip/emblem adhesive with good results. Make sure you get the Super as the standard stuff loosens up when it gets warm.


Will this stuff also work well for attaching knee pads to touring tanks?

[jgr451]

I used 2 part epoxy glue with good results.

[nohandels]

I used 2 part epoxy glue with good results.

What about the stuff from 3M for sticking molding on a car. I'm sure this would work for the knee pads. I have some and will locate it when Iget home and post the name.

[28796]

Will this stuff also work well for attaching knee pads to touring tanks?


Yes, I used this for many years in my painting biz for attaching the knee pads. If using new k/ps be sure to clean them well. I always warm them up with a heat gun/hair dryer & clean off the slimey liquid that comes ozing out several times before applying the glue. If you don't the first time they sit in the hot sun it will sweat out & the glue will lift.

[Clayman]

Yes, I used this for many years in my painting biz for attaching the knee pads. If using new k/ps be sure to clean them well. I always warm them up with a heat gun/hair dryer & clean off the slimey liquid that comes ozing out several times before applying the glue. If you don't the first time they sit in the hot sun it will sweat out & the glue will lift.

Thanks John! I will toast those pads.

[rogermansfield]

While we're on the topic, what is the best way to paint the "background" and not the raised letters? I don't have a paint shop w/ all the equipment.

[nohandels]

While we're on the topic, what is the best way to paint the "background" and not the raised letters? I don't have a paint shop w/ all the equipment.

Since this is part of my job at times. Model Maker. I would paint the whole emblem and then use a block to sand the top of the letters with super fine paper. Repolish afterwords. Or use automotive tape and lay it over the top of the letters, trim edges and spray.

[dlearl476]

3M weatherstrip adhesive! The yellow stuff! Or the black badge and emblem adhesive. Body repair section, any decent auto parts store.


Paul, the emblem stuff I used is clear. It's 3M 08061. When I went to the body shop to pick it up, the 3M rep just happened to be there. He said he wouldn't trust the weather strip adhesive, as he wasn't sure of the temp rating. (Although I'm sure it works fine) The emblem adhesive, OTOH, is designed to keep an emblem on a black car in the hot sun for years. IIRC, the rating was 350 degrees.

Will this stuff also work well for attaching knee pads to touring tanks?


I would use the Weatherstrip adhesive for that, as it's made to attach rubber to metal. I don't have any of the 3M stuff here (refered to as "Gorilla Snot", for obvious reasons) but I have some Permatex "80" which I'm sure is the same stuff. Comes in the exact same red/orange tube as the 3M, with a permatex label on it.