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mgpcpa

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Sticker Adhesive
« on: August 12, 2018, 17:37:17 »
I was recently given a used tire pressure sticker, in good condition, for my '71 280SL. Please advise on a simple but effective adhesive to apply the sticker to the center trunk lid.

Mike K

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Re: Sticker Adhesive
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2018, 05:56:26 »
In the past I've used an all purpose clear glue- not super glue - for a sticker application on my car.
It sticks to metal.

Here's the stuff I used, I'm sure you have something similar in the US.
https://www.bostik.com/southafrica/Bostik-Products/clear_general_adhesive

Best,
Mike
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Re: Sticker Adhesive
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2018, 07:06:43 »
This is what you need:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Press-In-Place-Emblem-Adhesive/?N=5002385+3293086846&rt=rud

Leaves no residue and is instantly dry. its very good stuff.

mgpcpa

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Re: Sticker Adhesive
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2018, 18:40:19 »
Anyone have a picture of a properly located tire pressure sticker? It seems that it's in the center of the trunk lid, above the crossmember.

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Re: Sticker Adhesive
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2018, 20:24:55 »
mgpcpa, the pictures below show the factory original placement.  I made these pictures a couple of years ago to show the factory paint runs on the trunk lid and not the sticker location. I am not with the car now so I can’t give you a better shot. 

It is my impression that the location of factory stickers was not that precise.  In these pictures it looks a tad off center.

I hope this helps.
Ralph

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Re: Sticker Adhesive
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2018, 05:00:48 »
Depending on the year of your 280 you may have a different tire pressure label. If your car is a 1971 USA model it might have had a purple label.  If so these are still available new from Mercedes for about $11 -$15, depending on the dealer you buy from.  I know you have the label, but in case not correct for the year, you can get one with adhesive.

Part number:

113-584-00-39

250sl - later - manual
280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD

mgpcpa

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Re: Sticker Adhesive
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2018, 17:08:49 »
Thanks very much for sending this!