3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape RT8004US, Gray, 0.4 mm

3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape RT8004US is a 0.4 mm thick, medium-density, gray, pressure sensitive acrylic foam tape used for the attachment of automotive exterior trim parts such as body side moldings. Its unique foam core that provides stress relaxation when high application loads are encountered, while maintaining tight bond-line aesthetics under normal conditions.

A Versatile Tape for a Range of Paint Systems
Developed specifically for attaching trim and other exterior parts in automotive applications, 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape RT8004US features an acrylic adhesive formulated for a wide range of auto paint systems. This adhesive delivers excellent adhesion to traditional and advanced auto paint systems and helps support heavier parts such as spoilers and claddings. The adhesive is applied to both sides of a 0.4 mm viscoelastic acrylic foam core, which provides stress relaxation when exposed to high loads and maintains tight bond-line aesthetics under normal conditions. The inconspicuous gray color of 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape RT8004US helps ensure good bondline appearance. The orange liner provides easy one-piece release and efficient tape application.

Recommended Applications

• Trim attachment
• Body side moldings
• Emblem attachment
• Cladding panels

Better Science for Better Adhesion from 3M
Since 1925 when a 3M lab assistant invented masking tape, 3M has been applying science to life — developing adhesive products and technologies that help entire industries and individual businesses worldwide. The work that began with a single 3M engineer now spans decades and generations — and all of it goes into each 3M product developed for automotive OEM, like 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape RT8004US.

See more about the Acrylic Foam Tape RT8000 Series (PDF, 125.91 Kb)