The way our grill was suppose to be

[MisterE]

I also goofed and got the non-self stick letters.

Has anyone installed theirs yet? If so what product did you use? I would like the ability to remove them if they complain at the end of my lease.

Thanks,

[richk]

My local auto parts store sells double stick tape that says it can be removed later. I think most auto stores sell something similar.

[MisterE]

Thanks for the info!

[woyster_h3]

I attached my letters last night. I had messed up and bought the non-self-stick ones so I bought some 1" wide 3M double sided "super strength" auto emblem tape from the autoparts store last night. Then I stuck the letters to the tape and cut around them with an exacto knife. Worked out great.

Sorry for the pictures...they were taken at night in my garage and didn't turn out very good.

[MisterE]

Hi All,

For all of you with the actual self adhesive ones, how thick is the double sided tape. I installed mine with double sided tape for auto trim repair from my local auto parts store. Did the exacto knife trime as well. However if you are close to the vehicle and look at an angle you can see the foam (for example looking down from top). Is this how everyone's is turning out?

Other then that they look great!

Thanks for the tip!

[HummerNewbie]

I hadn't really paid attention to it, but how recessed into the grill is the imprint of the letters?

[H3OH]

Nice license plate number!

Just kidding.


Very nice work! I really need to get some of these letters!

[Georgemarc]

Really does look good, But, now, I can't find the self adhesive ones

[woyster_h3]

MisterE: I can see the foam on mine if you get up close as well. This was the thinnest double sided mounting tape I could find. Maybe someone that got the self-stick ones will chime in and tell us about theirs.

HummerNewbie: There isn't any recessed imprint of the letters in the grille. There is a small recess on the bumper but not the grille. The letters just stick on the smooth, flat, chromed bars of the grille.

H3OH: Fixed it.

[HummerNewbie]

Oh, I knew the letters recessed into the bumper and thought they did on the grill. I now remember discussions a while back about why the didn't have the letters on the grill at all. My bad

[richk]

The self-stick ones have clear adhesive on the back. It's thin, but not as thin as scotch tape. I emailed the seller and he said all the self-stick letters are sold and he only has plain ones available (and only a limited number of those remaining). The letters look great, glad I was able to turn everyone onto this. Maybe someone over at GM will take notice and start doing this at the factory. When I was over at the Hummer dealer the other day I looked at the letters on the H2 and ours are exactly the same.

[MisterE]

Thanks for the heads up!

Major Kudos to the first person that can find that thin mounting tape on the web.

I know of some thin stuff like that, but the stuff I saw wouldn't last outdoors.

Thanks Again,

Great Forum

[cmeinck]

I brought my H3 to a dealer early this week to have a few accessories put on. One of which were the HUMMER letters. Before I left, I noticed they were loose. I asked the guy and he said that's normal. Well, I went on my way and started polishing up the grille when I got home. It took all of 5 minutes before the R fell off. I decided to do this myself. I went to 4 auto stores and Home Depot and no one carries 3M Auto tape. I bought the knock off and I also picked up Loctite Epoxy Gel for Metal/Plastic from Home Depot. After using the auto tape, I realized that it wasn't going to work. You can see the tape if looking down on it. So, I opted for the Epoxy. I had to remove each letter, remove the crap glue they used and cleaned with Windex. I then mixed the Epoxy and went one letter at a time. I couldn't be happier with the job. It just goes to show that sometimes you'll do a better job than the dealer -- not to mention, I'm the opposite of handy. So, for me to do it, anyone can do it.

The letters are on there rock solid and I have no fear of them coming off. (although I purchased an extra set for piece of mind).

Thanks to all in this thread for the advice.

-Chris

[HIHUMMER]

Cmeinck...thanks for reviving this thread...I haven't seen it before. I LOVE how the letter's look!

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cmeinck:
I brought my H3 to a dealer early this week to have a few accessories put on. One of which were the HUMMER letters. Before I left, I noticed they were loose. I asked the guy and he said that's normal. Well, I went on my way and started polishing up the grille when I got home. It took all of 5 minutes before the R fell off. I decided to do this myself. I went to 4 auto stores and Home Depot and no one carries 3M Auto tape. I bought the knock off and I also picked up Loctite Epoxy Gel for Metal/Plastic from Home Depot. After using the auto tape, I realized that it wasn't going to work. You can see the tape if looking down on it. So, I opted for the Epoxy. I had to remove each letter, remove the crap glue they used and cleaned with Windex. I then mixed the Epoxy and went one letter at a time. I couldn't be happier with the job. It just goes to show that sometimes you'll do a better job than the dealer -- not to mention, I'm the opposite of handy. So, for me to do it, anyone can do it.

The letters are on there rock solid and I have no fear of them coming off. (although I purchased an extra set for piece of mind).

Thanks to all in this thread for the advice.

-Chris </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I used double sided 3m tape,you can see the tape
but I am going to use black sharpie to cover them up.I did use a black paint pen to color the letters they stand out better on chrome grill.I was going to use epoxy,but thought what would happen if I had to take letters of for some reason.

[2xtreme]

for all that have the letters on there grill, how tough is it to remove the bug guts off the grill and not knock off the "hummer" letters?

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HIHUMMER:
Cmeinck...thanks for reviving this thread...I haven't seen it before. I LOVE how the letter's look! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You need to go back to the beginning and read through all threads so you don't miss anything

[HIHUMMER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HIHUMMER:
Cmeinck...thanks for reviving this thread...I haven't seen it before. I LOVE how the letter's look! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You need to go back to the beginning and read through all threads so you don't miss anything </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Kiss it Newbie!!!!!

[cmeinck]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I was going to use epoxy,but thought what would happen if I had to take letters of for some reason. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you went to the dealer I went to, then it's not so tough! If my letters come off (which I don't think they will), I think I should be able to remove the glue without a problem. In areas where the glue got messy, I was able to remove with windex and Mother's Chrome/Aluminum polish.

I can't imagine the grille without the letters. Just looks awesome.

-Chris

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HIHUMMER:
Kiss it Newbie!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh Ok...droppem