C6 Dash Lettering Frustration

[compyelc4]

2005-2013 C6 CORVETTE DASH LETTERING LETTERS KIT - DOMED EDGES

I'm having difficult time getting letters to stay down, even after mucho cleaning of area with cue-tips and isopropyl alcohol. No way there can be any oils left, unless the vinyl treatment stuff has somehow actually permeated into the surface. Each time I cleaned the dash lettering area (where the stick-on letters are inserted) the cue-tip was removing black finish so I know there is no surface grime left preventing sticking. Any adhesive tips and tricks?

 

[Hib Halverson]

I have a 2012 but I'm not sure where the "dash lettering" area is. Post an image.

 

[compyelc4]

The lettering is smack dab in the middle of the padded dash console centered on the passenger side of the dash.

 

[Shelby]

You need 2 things, 1. A good double face tape on the back of the letters, 2. the best way to deal with a good contact to the dash is to use 3M 4298 Adhesive promoter. It comes in a pen, and short sticks and small pads. I very rarely ever used the small pads, but the pen disperser and a Q-tip work wonders. I have never found Double face tape to stick very well without using #M 4298 product.

 

[compyelc4]

You need 2 things, 1. A good double face tape on the back of the letters, 2. the best way to deal with a good contact to the dash is to use 3M 4298 Adhesive promoter. It comes in a pen, and short sticks and small pads. I very rarely ever used the small pads, but the pen disperser and a Q-tip work wonders. I have never found Double face tape to stick very well without using #M 4298 product.

Thank you Shelby. 2nd set of letters seemed to stick, however to make sure I will try your recommended product this spring here in Ohio. Thanks again.

 

[Shelby]

yes, all thing "adhesive" work much better when it's in the 70 degrees.