Description
3M Double Sided Acrylic Foam Tape 4229P – Automotive Attachment Tape – 0.76mm x 24mm x 33m
3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape 4229P is a premium automotive-grade, double-sided acrylic foam tape engineered for permanent attachment of vehicle trim, mouldings, and accessories. Featuring a 0.76mm thick dark grey acrylic foam core with high-performance acrylic adhesives on both sides, it delivers exceptional peel and shear strength, outstanding conformability, and excellent resistance to plasticizers commonly found in automotive materials.
Developed using the same proprietary acrylic foam technology used in numerous OEM automotive applications, 3M™ 4229P absorbs stress, vibration, and thermal expansion, helping maintain a long-lasting bond even under demanding road and weather conditions.
Key Features
- 0.76mm thick dark grey acrylic foam tape
- Automotive OEM-proven acrylic foam technology
- High peel and shear adhesion
- Excellent conformability to curved and irregular surfaces
- High internal strength for long-term durability
- Excellent resistance to plasticizers
- Red 3M branded polyethylene release liner
- Designed for permanent exterior and interior automotive attachment
- Helps absorb vibration, movement, and thermal expansion
- Suitable for a wide range of painted metals, plastics, ABS, and PVC components
Ideal Applications
3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape 4229P is commonly used for:
- Body side mouldings
- Rocker panel mouldings
- Wheel arch and wheel lip mouldings
- Door edge mouldings
- Nameplates and badges
- Vehicle ornamentation
- Dashboard overlays
- B-pillar appliqués
- Luggage rack slats
- Wind and rain deflectors
- Automotive accessories, glass-mounted components, interior and exterior trim, sensors, brackets, and vehicle signage requiring a high-strength, permanent bond.
Performance
- Thickness: 0.76mm (0.030″)
- Colour: Dark Grey
- Foam Type: Acrylic Foam
- Adhesive: High-performance acrylic (both sides)
- High peel adhesion
- Excellent static shear performance
- Outstanding resistance to vibration and thermal movement
- Excellent durability in demanding automotive environments
Surface Preparation
For optimum performance:
- Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, wax, oil, and grease.
- Apply firm pressure during installation to maximise adhesive contact.
- Difficult plastics or low surface energy materials may require a 3M™ Adhesion Promoter for maximum bond strength.
- Allow adequate time for the adhesive bond to develop before placing the assembly under load.
Why Choose 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape 4229P?
3M™ 4229P has been trusted by automotive manufacturers worldwide for attaching exterior trim and decorative components without the need for screws, clips, or rivets. Its viscoelastic acrylic foam core distributes stress evenly across the bond line while accommodating vibration, thermal expansion, and movement between dissimilar materials.
Ideal for automotive manufacturers, body shops, accessory installers, fleet builders, and aftermarket suppliers, 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape 4229P delivers a clean, professional finish with proven long-term reliability in demanding automotive applications.
