S60 Body/Trim: - Removing and re-applying glued parts

TomS70 · Jul 3rd, 2007, 01:22

Hi, I have got an S60, which I have added the dummy S40 shark fin aerial, however, I am now tempted to move it slightly (stupid I know) and was wondering what the best way to do it was.
It is glued on with the adhesive pad supplied with the part around the perimiter of the hollow shark fin.
I have read that a hairdryer and dental floss of similar is the best way to remove it, but what is the best way to re-apply the part with the adhesive?

May thanks,

Tom

longroad2nowhere · Jul 18th, 2007, 22:07

Hi there, I use no-more-nails permanent strips for exterior work which are available from wilko or on a roll from most DIY shops.

Hope this helps

SteveTDCi · Jul 19th, 2007, 21:24

You might find that if you heat it there might be enough sticky to reuse it, if not go to your local motor factors, they should be able to help, i've used stuff by 3M to hold skirts on in the past.

Jul 3rd, 2007, 01:22	#1
TomS70 Project S60 T5-R Last Online: Nov 9th, 2008 08:17 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greens Norton, Nr Silverstone View Photos By: TomS70	Removing and re-applying glued parts Hi, I have got an S60, which I have added the dummy S40 shark fin aerial, however, I am now tempted to move it slightly (stupid I know) and was wondering what the best way to do it was. It is glued on with the adhesive pad supplied with the part around the perimiter of the hollow shark fin. I have read that a hairdryer and dental floss of similar is the best way to remove it, but what is the best way to re-apply the part with the adhesive? May thanks, Tom __________________ Volvo S60 T5 SE Geartronic¦¦GSM Comms 2¦¦RTI Sat Nav¦¦TV¦¦Black Leather¦¦Genuine 18" Pegasus¦¦Digital Jukebox¦¦Custom S60R Front Bumper¦¦Custom Colour Coded Paintwork¦¦Custom Blue 'R' Dials¦¦RICA 310

Jul 18th, 2007, 22:07	#2
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SteveTDCi Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2017 09:46 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peterborough	You might find that if you heat it there might be enough sticky to reuse it, if not go to your local motor factors, they should be able to help, i've used stuff by 3M to hold skirts on in the past.

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