Exterior and Glass Solutions for OEM and Tier

This series of 3M tapes has been developed specifically for attaching door seals, weatherstrip and gasket materials like EPDM/TPE* and Santoprene® TPV** to automotive exterior surfaces – instead of punching, drilling and riveting, you can put a continuous adhesive seal between the interior of the vehicle and all the airflow, dust and water outside. You can save weight, too: there’s no need for metal carriers inside strip materials. Many of these tapes feature heat-activated adhesive that forms a durable, consistent and permanent bond with a simple heat-bond laminator.

Without the need for traditional fastening methods, you can say goodbye to drilling, riveting, plastic clips, sink marks and rework. 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tapes and 3M™ Acrylic Plus Tapes feature viscoelastic acrylic foam cores – they’re solid and durable under normal conditions, but they flex like a liquid under high stress loads and they stay bonded through thick and thin. Adhesives have been technically formulated for a wide variety of specific substrates, including the latest low-surface-energy clear coats.

From the drawing board to the roll-out, you want to protect and enhance automotive exterior designs that tell your brand story. Whether it’s two–tone designs, exterior trims, or the whole car – you can replace paint processes in areas where they prove costly and inefficient. Think to the future knowing 3M films can guard against environmental weathering and aging. Design freely with the look of stainless steel without spending on the real thing. With 3M Design & Functional Film solutions your possibilities are endless.