I noticed that when I took off the chrome trim pieces around the window/roll bar that there is some black stickum on the back of them... when I reattach, what should I use? I have some stuff in a tube that is recommeded for attaching emblems, can I use that?

-- Rob

No recommendations or opinions?

I have been trying myself to come up with something. Seamsealer or a poly caulk will work.

When I reinstalled many of the chrome parts on my car after paint, I used small amount of the window seal bead ( butyl tape )I had left over from reinstalling the back window glass. I pinch off a small amount and stretched it so there was a little to act as a seal and give adhesion. It was similar to the sticky black "stuff" that was under it prior to removal for paint.

Butyl tape is the right stuff. You can get it at any autobody supply. It comes in different diameters, but you can stretch it to suit.

Thanks everyone.... Butyl tape, hmm, I just installed the rear window and happened to have some left over....

This board rocks.....

-- Rob

That's what I planned to use as well. It seemed like the closest match to what came off of the trim.

I attached the chrome strip using your recommendations ... here's a shot of the 1/4" butyl tape stretched out....

Thanks again for the suggestions....

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-- Rob