Is the pad supposed to have a madrid grain pattern or smooth surface.
The one i just got has a smooth surface and im curious to know what the originals were.
Also past post suggest using 3m Super Weatherstrip adhesive, does it hold up well over time?

For a 1970 Chevelle, smooth rubber surface
I used the glue provided by the supplier - had to send card provided by the seller out for shipment of the glue as it has a short shelf life.

Unsure about use of any other glue and how it will hold up over time. There is a slight curvature on a 70 rear bumper the pad needs be adhered to and the glue I used worked well. Don't forget to scuff the chrome with a mid-grit sanpaper on the bumper for the glue (whatever type you choose to use) in order for glue to properly stick.

Also past post suggest using 3m Super Weatherstrip adhesive, does it hold up well over time?

ThorSS (member) did his with the 3m stuff. I have known him for 3+ years and its held up just fine. Been in the rain, cold, heat....he drives the thing. Pad is still there so to my knowledge it works well. Comes in yellow and black, avoid the yellow for the obvious reason - its yellow.

Good deal

THANKYOU

I have had 2 rear bumper pads on my car. The first one was the madrid grain type. I personally like that one better than the smooth one but that's kind of irrelevant. I used the glue that you send the little card in for the first pad. It fell off in 3 years. The second one I used 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive on. You would need a chisel to get the pad off now.

I bought my "SS" pad from Ground up. It has the smooth finish just like the original ones. I used a different type of adhesive on my pad.
I used "GOOP" (automotive grade). I cleaned the back of the pad and wiped down the bumper with laquer thinner. I put the "GOOP" on the pad and stuck it on the bumper. I used a couple of big "C" clamps with some wood to clamp it down tight. after 24 hrs. It was stuck on big time! :D

Good luck! :)


Brian

P.S. I didn't have to "scuff up" the chrome. This stuff will stick to Chrome, glass,ect. GOOP is also clear.

I bought my "SS" pad from Ground up. It has the smooth finish just the original ones. I used a different type of adhesive on my pad.
I used "GOOP" (automotive grade). I cleaned the back of the pad and wiped down the bumper with laquer thinner. I put the "GOOP" on the pad and stuck it on the bumper. I used a couple of big "C" clamps with some wood to clamp it down tight. after 24 hrs. It was stuck on big time! :D

Good luck! :)


Brian

P.S. I didn't have to "scuff up" the chrome. This stuff will stick to Chrome, glass,ect. GOOP is also clear.


WOW!! I haven't bought any glue yet but i'll look into the Goop glue. The thought of sanding chrome just doesn't sound right.

It's better if the bumper is off the car so you can lay the pad directly on top of the bumper instead of when the bumper is on the car.

It's better if the bumper is off the car so you can lay the pad directly on top of the bumper instead of when the bumper is on the car.

I totally agree with what Tim said. :)

Brian

and the pad that comes with a card for glue made by proud road.
is incorrect not like an original.

Glued and clamped

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