Is using 3M heavy duty double sided tape on paint safe?

**Eyerate** · 08-05-2008 10:44 AM

let's say I want to take it off later on. Will it leave a mark?

**lookaught** · 08-05-2008 10:56 AM

Has never left a mark when I've used the 3M foam tape. I even had something taped to the painted interior trip on my B5 for 5 years and it removed without leaving a mark.

Its pretty standard in the Auto industry, they use it for the badges from the factory.

**Eyerate** · 08-05-2008 10:58 AM

this is what i have btw

**ItsThat2.0T** · 08-05-2008 11:01 AM

I'm pretty sure they make an automotive tape thats stronger ^^^

**Eyerate** · 08-05-2008 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by ItsThat2.0T

I'm pretty sure they make an automotive tape thats stronger ^^^

this one supports up to 10 pounds i think which is more than enough

**SoFresh** · 08-05-2008 11:04 AM

^^^ Thats more for home use... 3M does make an automotive OEM double sided tape line of products, however im sure the home stuff you have will work, might not be as strong however (or hold up to water very well). But no, it will not damage your paint.

**Eyerate** · 08-05-2008 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by SoFresh

^^^ Thats more for home use... 3M does make an automotive OEM double sided tape line of products, however im sure the home stuff you have will work, might not be as strong however (or hold up to water very well). But no, it will not damage your paint.

I just found this laying around the house, but do you know if Home Depot carries the automotive one?

thanks

**A4B7GA** · 08-05-2008 11:15 AM

Just because it holds 10 lbs, doesn't mean it will work...if it is exposed to the force of air..like when you are driving down the road...you can just waive bye bye to your part.

**mister_tu** · 08-05-2008 11:28 AM

use a stronger adhesive than when you want to remove it, use a heat gun and some type of adhesive remover.

**Arclight** · 08-05-2008 01:23 PM

Head to Napa, they have the 3M automotive version which is designed to be used in inclement weather. It's about $10 a roll IIRC

**kwimberly** · 08-05-2008 01:27 PM

3M VHB is the heavy duty stuff - heat/water resistant, etc. Not that I have these, but they use it for sticking battery powered LEDs on wheels.

**04QuattroTurbo** · 08-05-2008 02:35 PM

For RC cars, we use servo tape which is a thinner double sided tape that has a lot more tack strength. But Moulding tape should work for what you need.