Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

With two strips of tape on a body side molding, won’t water get behind the molding and freeze, forcing the part off the vehicle?

April 26, 2017body forcing freeze molding strips tape vehicle water

0

Posted

With two strips of tape on a body side molding, won’t water get behind the molding and freeze, forcing the part off the vehicle?

1 Answer

0

Posted

A. The gradual forces that may be encountered in the worse case of water entrapment are compensated for with the stress relaxation properties of the acrylic core. In most cases, water has room to expand without any effect on the tape bonding system. Q.