Who has had good results with what kind of glue for the hood pad?It gets really hot here.Gray and dark blue hoods you could probably fry eggs on when parked in the sun.I hope to only do the job one time! Don

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97 E300D 157000 miles
87 300TD ?141k? miles

3m but it has to be the HD spray adhesive. It is the standard everyone uses... Clean the old stuff well...

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1981 240D (73K)
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1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
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1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

3M Super 77

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can I assume you mean "remove as much of the old adhesive as possible?"

Any recommendation how best to do this? The adhesive is HD after all.

I have to perform pad install on our W124 and W126.

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98 E300D *sold
86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

3M 8090 gets my vote.

A good 2" metal putty knife works good.

Some other good tips:
Cover your windshield!! there is a natural air flow when applying adhesive, an old blanket works well for the engine and fenders.
Before you apply adhesive to new hood pad and hood, do a test fit so you have a good
plan. Understand how the pad fits. This stuff sticks on contact
I used a 3" paint roller to apply pressure to the entire pad after it was mated.

3M 8090 is a good product as well

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Use the 3M Super Trim Adhesive (8090) specified for hood pads and is a automotive product.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/AutoBodyDepot/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=MMM+8090



Charlie

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My original hoodpad became unglued along the entire top left side. I re-glued it with 3M Super Trim Adhesive and it has held strong for 2 years so far....

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The problem with NOT removing the old stuff is that the old adhesive can let go of the surface (hood in this case) even while it is stuck to the new adhesive which is in turn stuck to the hood pad.

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Be careful not to remove the underlying paint when scraping off old hood pad glue. Bare steel will rust due to moisture trapped in the new hood pad over a period of years. Once you have the old glue removed, clean the surface thoroughly with 409 or whatever cleaner you like, to remove dirt and oil. The new adhesive will stick better on a clean surface. As in many jobs, preparation is 90% of the work.

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Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
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3M adhesive remover. Even then, it isn't easy.

Two Items an Absolute must for a SUCCESSFUL application,
IF, you live South of the Arctic Circle.

1.3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (Part # 08984) (Get the 1 Quart can)
(As always be Very careful when using Solvents[Read the Directions and Cautions on the Container] )
2.3M Super Trim Adhesive (Part # 08090) ----- NO,NOT the "77"
[Exceptional Bond Strength]
[Heat and Moisture Resistant]
[Bonds heavyweight Automotive Materials]

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I found best results by covering under-hood areas,with a great big tarp,and using the Shop Vacuum to remove the old Hood Pad Material.
(WEAR AN APPROPRIATE FILTER MASK!)
Then all that's left are small areas of the old adhesive,which can be removed
using rags (Inexpensive, "Throw Away") treated with the 3M #08984.
(I'm not gonna suggest using a cheap Hand Spray Bottle from HD labeled ZEP...Nod,Nod Wink,Wink.)
You'd be well advised to prosecute the Chemical removal of the Adhesive
OUT-OF-DOORS !
(Safety Obsessive as I am,I wear Goggles and a Filter Mask,One of Those Cheap Plexi-glass "Flip Down" full face shields and a Tyvek suit with a Set of Chemical Proof Gloves.)
You'll not want the VOC s in Your: Eyes,Lungs or on your Skin.
[Please note the final line of the Warning on the #08984: "Central Nervous System Depression" ,which is IndustrySpeak for DEATH.]
Then move the Chassis indoors.
(Garage, if possible for Application of the "New to You" Hood Pad)

MAKE SURE THE APPLICATION AREA IS SUPER WELL VENTILATED!!!
NO SPARK OR FLAME POSSIBILITY !!!
3M # 08090 uses DIMETHYL ETHER as a PROPELLANT!

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The 3M super 77 works best. I used two cans to glue mine on 6 years ago and it is still on there!

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'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Bah, super trim adhesive FTW!

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If it worked that good, you wouldn't need two cans!!! I used one can of 3M 8090 six years ago and my pad is still hanging on tight. And it gets a bit warm where I live.