3M Automotive High-Bond Attachment Tape 06388 is an advanced black, double-coated acrylic foam tape. It is specifically engineered for securely attaching automotive exterior trims. This industrial-grade solution utilizes an innovative adhesive formulation. It provides superior holding power on challenging surfaces. This includes traditional, low surface energy, and modern scratch- and mar-resistant automotive paints. Consequently, it ensures robust and aesthetically pleasing bond-lines for critical automotive components.
General Information of 3M Automotive High-Bond Attachment Tape 06388
This high-performance attachment tape features a sophisticated acrylic adhesive system. It delivers exceptional shear strength and peel adhesion across various substrates. The tape’s unique foam core is a black acrylic polymer. This core is designed to relax under high application stress. This characteristic prevents read-through and maintains a consistent, tight bond-line over time. Furthermore, the 3M Automotive High-Bond Attachment Tape 06388 exhibits excellent conformability. This allows it to adapt to complex automotive contours. It also provides superior impact resistance, particularly in cold weather conditions. The inherent black color of the foam core ensures an invisible bond-line. This enhances the aesthetic integration of attached components. This tape represents a reliable, long-term bonding solution for demanding automotive environments.
Key Features & Technical Benefits
- Exceptional Adhesion: It bonds powerfully to a wide range of automotive paint systems. This includes traditional finishes, low surface energy paints, and advanced scratch- and mar-resistant coatings.
- Stress Dissipation: The unique acrylic foam core actively relaxes under high application stress. This action prevents unsightly read-through and maintains a uniform, tight bond-line.
- Cold Weather Performance: The tape retains its excellent impact resistance and structural integrity in challenging low-temperature environments. This ensures consistent performance year-round.
- Aesthetic Integration: Its black foam core provides a seamless and virtually invisible bond-line. This significantly enhances the overall appearance of attached exterior and interior components.
- Vibration Damping: The viscoelastic foam effectively dampens vibrations and absorbs dynamic stresses. This contributes to the longevity and stability of bonded parts.
Typical Industrial Applications
This formulation is engineered for the following critical automotive applications. It provides durable and reliable attachment solutions across various vehicle components. The versatility of 3M Automotive High-Bond Attachment Tape 06388 makes it ideal for both exterior and interior bonding needs:
- Secure attachment of body side moldings, wide body side moldings, and claddings.
- Installation of wheel flares, rocker panel moldings, and bumper trim.
- Application to roof ditch moldings and luggage rack slats.
- Bonding of emblems, interior trim panels, door edge moldings, and A & B pillar trim.
- Mounting of exterior mirrors and other aerodynamic accessories.
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| Property | Value |
| Thickness Range | 1.14 mm (0.045 in.) +/- 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) |
| Density Range | 545 kg/m³ (34 lb/ft³) +/- 56 kg/m³ (3.5 lb/ft³) |
| Adhesive Type | JL-2 Acrylic Adhesive / VR-1 Acrylic Adhesive |
| Foam Core | Black Acrylic Polymer Foam |