I have finished painting my turbo sail panels for my GT, and I am so worried about attaching them properly. I know the originals were taped on with special 3M tape, and I have heard others using glue. The Fiero store website sells their sail panels, and mentions using tape, but also mentions some owners attach them with small flush mounted bolts. I really want the clean look.

What is the exact glue or tape I should use? I did use the search feature but could not find any information. I have an Advance Auto near me and they have an assortment of glues?

A "windshield kit" would be my choice. Comes with urethane "rope" to glue in windshields - just press it on around the opening & press on the scoop/sail panel. Just make sure both surfaces are smooth & clean. I think Advance does have them, but if they don't your local autobody supply will.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Doing the work of 3 men: Larry, Mo, and Curly.

I used 3M gray foam tape super adhesive for bumper trim on my GT fastback windows and I'm not happy with it. I had clean surfaces when applied and it started to lift off after a week.

I recently installed replacement sail panels on my GT, 3 or 4 months back. For the installation I used the double sided 3M tape. I did prep both surfaces with alcohol to remove and residue, dust, grease, oil and the like.

They are still solidly attached to the frame.


I'm pleased.

Mines are on with windshield urethane .

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Yeah, the tape scares me, especially on a hot day, I can just imagine going down the road and having a whole quarter panel flying off. Or, getting home to find I have a missing panel.

How exactly did you use the windsheild urethane? Just slap it on there and hold it for a while? Did you tape it in place? I am worried about getting it on there then coming back in a few hours to find it dried, but the panel is sagging or misaligned.

I always hear of these horror stories whenever this question arises about the mounting tape. One thing that no one ever thinks about is the fact that there is a HUGE area that is covered by the quarter window directly behind the door. This is the prime area for a LOT of silicone adhesive since this area has the largest coverage of the pillar as well as a bead of silicone along the front of the window closest to the door glass to prevent air from getting underneath the quarter window:

How exactly did you use the windsheild urethane? Just slap it on there and hold it for a while? Did you tape it in place? I am worried about getting it on there then coming back in a few hours to find it dried, but the panel is sagging or misaligned.
I didn't do it myself , but i know they taped it on with the black duct tape they use at auto glass shop .
I've tried 3 times with the double sided tape , was always lifting on back of the door like showed on the sketch done on my pic .

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I used the two-sided 3M foam tape and then fillled in all around the entire perimeter of each panel (used lots on the leading edge) with black automotive silicone sealer. These panels aren't coming off... ever.

Well if you think about it, the original 3M tape held the sail panels on for 24 years....

I have an original set of brand new factory sale panels in the box and they have two sided tape attached to them. I will probably use new tape when I finally install them.

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I purchased the long cylinder of windshield urethane from Advance. Cost around $18. Just reviewing everything they had there it looked to be the best choice. Plus I heard someone else mention they used it. Dont know why, but I am more anxious about installing these scoops then dropping the cradle. Just dont want to screw it up and have to live with looking at it forever.

I used windshield adhesive on my FS replacement qtr windows. The 1st hot summer day, im guessing coupled with body flex softened the black paint and caused the paint to separate from the plexiglas.

I believe the thicker type 3M double sided tape allows for expansion/contraction from heat and cold and also allows you to remove and replace them as they age. I personally believe that the glue is way too permanent for applications like this. Just my opinion.

Any budy know if windsheild urethane, the same thing as byrtle rope (spelling?).I used 100% silicone (Not Caulking compound).Wont have to worrie about them comeing off with 3M tape alone (I did read one storey where a forum members,GT Quarter window blew off on the freeway.

Mine fell off right when i pulled into the driveway after a quick drive. They were held on with 3m tape.

Someone here told me to use the windshield ribbon and it worked great. I will have to cut it off with piano wire if I want it removed..

Which is what I wanted!

I tried the tape years ago and they sagged down, and when I went to remove them it was as simple and pulling them off. I know the manufacturer used the tape but even on the Fiero store website they make mention of using screws/bolts. I think with all the elements here, rain, and summer heat the glue is the best way to go. I will let you know how it turns out.