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2021 AMG GLE53 | 2013 SLK350 Sport
It was me while washing it. Went over it and felt very loose. I removed it as I knew it was just about to fall off. Undecided whether I should just get the double-sided tape and stick it back or just bring it to the dealership. I would hate to bring it in only to be told I need a new car...
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It was me while washing it. Went over it and felt very loose. I removed it as I knew it was just about to fall off. Undecided whether I should just get the double-sided tape and stick it back or just bring it to the dealership. I would hate to bring it in only to be told I need a new car...
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2025 GLE 450, 2022 AMG GLE 53
Exact same issue happened on my 2022 a couple years ago. I used this and it has held on fine over many washings:
https://a.co/d/jipbxN1
https://a.co/d/jipbxN1
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So the "T" does NOT have the tape go out to the edges, therefore, any thing going over the emblem such as a towel MAY get snagged on the tips which is exactly what happened in my case. over time this will loosen it. I called the dealership and was told NOT covered under warranty. Don't feel like fighting over it. I went ahead and ordered the adhesive and will just put it back on after cleaning and prepping the area.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
2021 AMG GLE53 | 2013 SLK350 Sport
Exact same issue happened on my 2022 a couple years ago. I used this and it has held on fine over many washings:
https://a.co/d/jipbxN1
https://a.co/d/jipbxN1
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2025 GLE 450, 2022 AMG GLE 53
After I set the letter into place I just held it on for a few hours with some blue painters tape to make sure it got a good grip and I've had zero issues with it for several years now- it sticks/performs like one would think an automotive emblem adhesive would.
*also I cannot take the credit for recommending this adhesive because if I remember correctly I found out about it through one of the other threads on this forum a few years ago- might have been posted by @mikapen? Can't recall. But I was grateful to have learned about it. Fixed my issue quickly.
*also I cannot take the credit for recommending this adhesive because if I remember correctly I found out about it through one of the other threads on this forum a few years ago- might have been posted by @mikapen? Can't recall. But I was grateful to have learned about it. Fixed my issue quickly.
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2024 GLE 450, 2009 SLK 300
The lower part of the "C" in 4Matic on my GLE came loose. It cracked off. I glued it back on with Clear Gorilla Glue. So far so good, but the other letters feel a little loose too. They appear to be installed with double sided foam tape.
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They should had also used 3M tape though, I mean at least it seems so from their factory assembly videos, they use a machine to press and align the badges.
