Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: mgpcpa on August 12, 2018, 17:37:17

Title: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: mgpcpa 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.

Title: Re: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: Mike K 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 (https://www.bostik.com/southafrica/Bostik-Products/clear_general_adhesive)

Best,
Mike

Title: Re: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: Scottcorvette 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.

Title: Re: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: mgpcpa 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.

Title: Re: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: neelyrc 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.

Title: Re: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: kampala 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

Title: Re: Sticker Adhesive
Post by: mgpcpa on August 21, 2018, 17:08:49

Thanks very much for sending this!