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| | | rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 145 Likes: 8 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 145 Likes: 8 | hey guys....been a looong time posting...ive got a set of the abs louvers for my dodge rear pop out windows and they came with some type of velcro like tape strips....i followed directions to a t but im just not sold on them....im thinking of using some type of epoxy or such that will hold tight and still flex with temp changes but i dont know what to try....have yall got any suggestions? i dont care that they will not be removable i just dont want to lose them....the contact surfaces would be the abs louver against the steel window frame....what do you think will stick? | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 member | member Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 | Have you considered any of the JB Weld products? | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | 3M automotive attachment tape. The local body shop would most likely sell you enough for the louvers. | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | You can try some 3m VHB TapeI also remember a vanner here that used the small binder clips.3 going down each side I think? Cliped the on with the window open. Them pinched the handle part off. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | I put some louvers on the pop out rear windows of my Ford a few years back. I used heavy duty velcro and it has held up for years of 80 MPH driving.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 145 Likes: 8 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 145 Likes: 8 | thanks guys....i used the 3m tape and went on a 600 mile trip with zero problems....only at 70-75 mph though with the ole slant6.....checked milage too....16 mpg with hood scoop,windshield visor,sunroof open and rear pop outs open......better than a/c and really circulates alot of air......im pretty happy with dads van just need more time and money...you guys are great and thank you again | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Nice! Sounds like a great trip.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: rear window louver epoxy/glue? | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 191 member | member Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 191 | It's good to know they stick with just some 3m tape. I'm about to pick up a set for my Ford and was scared to trust just the tape but it sounds like it's been tried and tested.
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