FWIW, this is a quote -
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What are the main misconceptions about tapes and adhesives? Even now, 30 years after 3M’s very high bond (VHB) tapes were introduced (see this Tomorrow’s World video from 1985), people still don’t believe the performance levels that can be achieved, not only against mechanical fasteners but also against welding. The fact that we are ‘sticking’ panels on buses, roofs on lorries, windows into buildings, heads onto golf clubs, is still a surprise to many people. There are also misconceptions about the performance of mechanical fasteners given the effect that long term flexing can have on their integrity, let alone the risk of corrosion, nor are the design benefits of smooth, unblemished surfaces, tapes and adhesives provide, immediately recognised."
from this Website:
https://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/blog/category/construction/
