7 Benefits of Bonding with Double Sided Foam Tape

Ready to ditch the inefficient, time-consuming metal fastenings and screws for timesaving, easy-to-use double sided foam tapes designed for bonding? With these foam-based mounting tapes, you’ll benefit from better insulation, noise cancellation and a sleeker, more aesthetic appearance. No other equipment is needed, so you can cut down on time and costs in one go for these tasks.

What can be bonded with foam tape?

Double sided foam tapes can be used to bond multiple substrates and fixtures to vehicles, including mirrors, emblems, trims, decals, spoilers, side skirts and number plates. Whether a customer comes to you with a new substrate to attach or they have concerns that something on their vehicle isn’t secure enough, this tape can come to the rescue. Because it has so many different uses for automotive professionals, this type of tape is a must-have for any body shop.

Benefits of bonding with double sided foam tape

So, what are the top advantages of double sided foam tape and why is it worth investing in these tapes for your body shop? Here’s our round-up of the top benefits of this automotive bonding tape.

1. Saves time and increases efficiency

   Using double sided foam tape can save you time, improve efficiency and boost productivity levels on the shop floor. How does it do all this? It eliminates the need for screws, metal fastenings and other tools like drills. Since fewer supplies are needed, you can cut down on supply costs alongside streamlining the process and reducing turnaround times for your customers.

2. Better insulation properties

   Double sided foam tapes typically have better insulation properties, which can be a game-changer for bonding or mounting. Not only can it provide better insulation, but it can also dampen shocks, sounds and vibrations. This means that customers won’t need to worry about their newly mounted emblem, number plate, or trim falling off or making noise while they drive.
   

3. Additional equipment isn’t required

   With metal fastenings like screws, it’s likely that a drill or screwdriver will be needed to secure your fixtures in place. But with mounting tape solutions, all that’s needed is the tape. You can say goodbye to rooting around in drawers for the appropriate screws and spending time making sure these are secure. Instead, all you need to do is cut the tape, apply it to the back of the substrate, reveal the double sided adhesive and press it into place.

4. Ease of use

   Whether you’re attaching emblems, number plates, mirrors or spoilers, double sided foam tapes are simple and easy to use. Our JTAPE Mounting Tapes feature an easy-release liner which protects the double sided adhesive from dirt or dust that might reduce its effectiveness. This allows you to adjust the placement until you’re happy, and then remove the release liner to attach your substrate to the vehicle.

5. A sleeker, more aesthetic look

   Foam tapes are designed to be invisible when being used for bonding. They can be easily cut to size and applied to the back of substrates, allowing you to achieve a cleaner and sleeker appearance. When compared to other methods of fastening such as screws, this is often much more appealing for customers and can bring customers to you over competitors using other bonding methods.

6. Strength

   Many double sided foam tapes feature a high-tack, heavy-duty adhesive. The excellent strength and durability they offer make them an ideal choice for bonding internal and external fixtures. Many of these tapes are also weather, chemical, temperature and water-resistant. This ensuresa strong bond across a wide range of applications and conditions, which automotive professionals can trust will perform for years to come.
   

7. Stress distribution

   A slightly more unexpected benefit of using double sided foam tapes is that they can help distribute and disperse stress over the entire bond area. In comparison, traditional fastenings require professionals to drill holes which can put unnecessary and unbalanced stress on the fixture.

JTAPE double sided foam tapes

At JTAPE, we offer two double sided foam tapes for different purposes. First up, our Double Sided Mounting Tape makes it easier than ever to securely attach decals, mouldings, number plates, mirrors and more. Classifying as a foam tape due to being constructed using a polyethylene foam carrier with 0.8mm thickness, this permanent mounting solution is flexible, versatile, and most importantly, won’t budge in any conditions thanks to its heavy-duty adhesive.

We also offer our Grey Double Sided Acrylic Tape which has an acrylic foam base construction. This product is ideal for fixing number plates or body mouldings and can be used for internal and external mounting on a vehicle.

We hope you’ve learned a thing or two about why double sided foam tapes are a go-to for bonding substrates. For more useful insights and advice on all things automotive tape-related, check out the JTAPE blog.