# What kind of adhesive is used for rubber strips on the outside of a vehicle? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [June 25, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901 "2026-06-25T17:32:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901/1 "2026-06-25T17:32:33Z")
90s Toyotas have a rubber strip around the wheel to protect it from getting hit by someone’s door. It goes in the same place as a fender flare on a truck. The rubber is shrinking and starting to come off. What kind of adhesive works for this? Also, the fancy looking silver lining that goes on the outside of the rubber around the back window is coming off. Any recommendations for that? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901/2 "2026-06-25T18:33:01Z")
3M makes a trim adhesive tape for vehicle body moldings. > **[Amazon.com: 3M Super-Strength Molding Tape, 1/2 in x 15 ft, High Strength...](https://www.amazon.com/Super-Strength-Molding-Tape-03614/dp/B002JOVUO0)** > > 3M™ Super Strength Molding Tape is ideal for permanently attaching side moldings and trim to your vehicles, adding long-term protection and value. Use the same elastic bonding technology employed for airplanes and skyscrapers to attach body moldings,... This product comes in different thicknesses, so you have to decide which one will work best. Tester ---
**Author:** ![tepelena\_166886](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@tepelena\_166886](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tepelena_166886)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901/3 "2026-06-25T18:36:06Z")
3m is prety common adhesive used for rubber stirps. Double sided. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901/4 "2026-06-25T19:04:26Z")
Yep, I have used both the tape and the brush on adhesive depending on the application. Get them where they sell body supplies. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901/5 "2026-06-25T19:16:43Z")
Here’s a tube alternative ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/5/d/5d739af79f94df62bc1b56085a57db8991cb5e32.png) ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-adhesive-is-used-for-rubber-strips-on-the-outside-of-a-vehicle/205901/6 "2026-06-25T20:53:16Z")
Plastic body moldings and sheet metal expand and contract at different rates, that is the reason double-sided adhesive foam molding tape is used for body side moldings.