I recently pulled out the interior on my XK8 to repair the rust holes we all know are a problem. I managed to get the treadplate inserts off without bending them or doing any damage. Now I am ready to put the inserts back in and I am wondering what to use for adhesive. I searched around and didn't find much information on what is used for this. It looks like a thin adhesive tape was used originally, but the foam automotive mounting tape I have come across seems much too thick. So, anyone that has had to re-install these inserts, what have you used for adhesive?

 

i did the same thing to my xj6,.the double sided tape will make it to high,found that out the hard way.so i cleaned it up and used 3M super weatherstrip adhesive,it comes in black or yellow.very good product and you can find it in most parts stores...steve.

 

If you kept it clean, just warm it up with a heat gun and the old adhesive will be reactivated.

 

^Good tip.

Shame that they didn't stick to the old technology, no adhesive on my XJ40s, magnetic inserts.