Window louvers?

[NicholasP]

How well do the window louvers stay on from American muscle with the adhesive it comes with? I just don't want them to fall off while im driving around haha

[2300turboford]

Originally Posted by NicholasP

How well do the window louvers stay on from American muscle with the adhesive it comes with? I just don't want them to fall off while im driving around haha

Can u use 3m double sodded tape

[the_stig]

Mine came with adhesion promoter and 3m double sided tape. They both feel nice and tight still since june but one side at the bottom feels a little loose but i think its because i repositioned the tape before applying. My car is a garage queen though i barely wash it and it rarely sees rain, that probably would affect it alot more. Those eleanor style ones look like theyd fly off...a big scoop with no where for the air to go. Those are my fav though visually. I got mine because they were on sale for $90 painted.

[alrefire]

mine wouldn't stay on...
we tried 4 different types of window epoxy.
I think I might have gotten a defective louver though, but anyways. I'm returning it.

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are you talking about rear louvers or quarter window louvers?
my quarter window louvers have stayed on at 120, those, i know for a fact won't fall off

[cheelyb09]

Do you have to remove your window for side louvers.

[dgrum04]

I've been doing some research in this topic actually and I've been reading that some people are finding great results with a 3m industrial velcro. They claim that it sticks great and then you can remove the louver when wanting to clean the window. Now, I don't know if I'll go this route, but the 3m double sided auto tape works great and that's what I'm probably going to do.

[AMDanBailer]

Originally Posted by NicholasP

How well do the window louvers stay on from American muscle with the adhesive it comes with? I just don't want them to fall off while im driving around haha

NicholasP,

Our window louvers come ready to go with pre installed 3M double sided adhesive. This makes for an easy install and prevents any possible issues of incorrect installation! All you have to do is make sure the surface is very clean and then apply the louvers.

We haven't had any issues with them falling off. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!

-Dan

[Whitelightning]

Do these things just stick on or is there a hinge anywhere? The hinge would be cool like the 70 Mach 1

[AMDanBailer]

Originally Posted by Whitelightning

Do these things just stick on or is there a hinge anywhere? The hinge would be cool like the 70 Mach 1

Whitelightning,

Both the Rear and Side Window Louvers are held on my 3M double sided tape. The Rear louvers come with a few clips to help from rattling etc... But unfortunately there isn't any hinges to release it!

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions!

-Dan

[Whitelightning]

There is a plastic and aluminum model from what i see. Would the aluminum be better since it weighs more? Just going on assumptions. 3-400 is pricey for it but I say it's worth it if you got the spare change for an appearance mod

[AMDanBailer]

Originally Posted by Whitelightning

There is a plastic and aluminum model from what i see. Would the aluminum be better since it weighs more? Just going on assumptions. 3-400 is pricey for it but I say it's worth it if you got the spare change for an appearance mod

Correct, those are the two materials the rear louvers are made from. I think the OP is talking about the quarter window louvers, but I agree with what you said.

They're a great appearance mod and both look great. If you have some extra cash for them, they look great!

-Dan

[NicholasP]

The only thing with paying like $350 for AM's rear window louver is i dont know if it will stay down well with all the problems with bowing up people are having

[wheelman]

3M double sided tape will absolutely keep side louvers on at high speeds as long as you apply them with a freshly cleaned surface. Dont half-ass it. They cost too much.
Dont bother with plastic rear louvers as theyre all garbage. You want powder coated aluminum. Im partial to MRTs.

[rebeltx]

Originally Posted by wheelman

3M double sided tape will absolutely keep side louvers on at high speeds as long as you apply them with a freshly cleaned surface. Dont half-ass it. They cost too much.

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Originally Posted by 2300turboford

Can u use 3m double sodded tape

Yes. 3M Automotive Double Sided tape

Originally Posted by Whitelightning

Do these things just stick on or is there a hinge anywhere? The hinge would be cool like the 70 Mach 1

Are you talking about making your rear quarter window into a "pop open" window? I remember seeing a kit to do that somewhere online, it wasn't cheap but it would be sweet. If you did that kit plus the louver you would would be able to achieve the a similar concept. It wouldn't really be like the 70's mach 1 but you would be able to open the window/louver .

[wheelman]

Originally Posted by rebeltx

Are you talking about making your rear quarter window into a "pop open" window? I remember seeing a kit to do that somewhere online, it wasn't cheap but it would be sweet. If you did that kit plus the louver you would would be able to achieve the a similar concept. It wouldn't really be like the 70's mach 1 but you would be able to open the window/louver .

Yeah Im considering the pop-outs, but cant find louvers that stick to the window only, not the body, which would eliminate the need for a hinge I think.

Id love to have combined in-glass louvers with the pop-out kit but thatd be a ton of ching for quarter windows so cant justify trying it yet.

[Rcary]

I bought extra adhesive promoter when I put mine on cause I didn't feel like AM sent enough to apply to the louver. Other then that no problems at all with em.

[rebeltx]

Originally Posted by wheelman

Yeah Im considering the pop-outs, but cant find louvers that stick to the window only, not the body, which would eliminate the need for a hinge I think.

Id love to have combined in-glass louvers with the pop-out kit but thatd be a ton of ching for quarter windows so cant justify trying it yet.

That would be sweet but pricey as you said. Im not real familiar with the louver design but could you cut the center out of it and mount it as 2 pieces? I see it as being a pop open window/louver but when closed it would look like a regular louver. It wouldn't be easy but if done properly it could be sweet.