02-27-2020, 09:27 AM | #1 |
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Installing used M Performance Spoiler
Is there any information or step by step process on how to do this?
I understand needing a plastic bondo spreader, masking tape, rubbing alcohol and microfiber. I'm stuck on whether I need 3M Adhesive or this betalink glue. This is an OEM M performance spoiler. The underside is very clean. I'm not even sure how much 3M tape I'd need and where to put it. Same goes for the betalink. This will be my first time DIY something like this. I don't believe it's vastly complicated but I will take it to the dealer if installing a used one is someone more difficult and not worth my effort. |
02-27-2020, 09:51 AM | #2 |
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It appears by other videos of this installation that there is 3M adhesive tape all the way around the perimeter of the bottom of the new spoiler. In my opinion, this is one step more difficult than reapplying emblems on the side of your car. I don’t think you’re going to screw it up if you use blue painters tape to mark the measured marks as a guide. Go for it.
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02-27-2020, 10:49 AM | #3 |
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Use automotive 3m double sided tape. They are split up by pounds. I have found for a rear spoiler 30lbs is plenty strong enough. On my BRZ i had a rear spoiler only held on by 3M tape. Zero issues even at 90mph. If you are more worried about it staying on you can always use a higher lb tape.
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1. Use fishing line to take off the OEM spoiler - just go back and forth and it will cut the adhesive, takes 2 minutes 2. Buy 3M Eraser Wheel and hook up to handheld drill - I tried doing it without this (had 3M adhesive remover and goo-gone etc) and it was impossible, I got blisters on my thumbs after 4". The eraser wheel gets hot, make sure you take a break and let it cool before it gets too hot to touch. It left zero marring on my paint 3. Prep for install - final clean of any residual adhesive with alcohol or adhesive remover 4. Put blue tape down so you don't scratch the paint. Line up the new spoiler, then mark the edges with the tape so you can realign perfectly 5. Peel off 3M adhesive (if yours doesn't have this installed then apply yourself, make sure it doesn't bunch up anywhere and you may have to build a bit up at the edges so it doesn't lift) 6. Put it down on your marks and hold the edges down as long as you can (I used clamps and left it overnight). Some people say you need beta-link or adhesive promote, I didn't use any of that and don't think it's necessary at all.
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02-27-2020, 02:32 PM | #6 |
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I have some pics of installing mine at the link below. It was new but if you're going with a used one, I think you just need to make sure all of the old 3M / OEM tape is removed and clean both the trunk and the spoiler with alcohol to remove any residue. I added extra 3M tape, 3M adhesion promoter, and some clamps to ensure it was held down at the ends and in the middle. So far so good!
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1659104
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02-27-2020, 08:47 PM | #7 |
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Don't use beta link. Here's what you want. Clean the car surface with isopropyl alcohol and use 3M adhesive promoter when attaching tape to spoiler.
3M 06384 Acrylic Plus Double Sided Attachment Tape 1/2" x 5yds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QYB3JG..._56hwEb3T6GB06 |
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02-28-2020, 03:14 PM | #9 |
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I have installed carbon M spoilers twice. I was not satisfied with my first application. The carbon spoiler does not always fit perfectly with the sheet metal of the car and is very rigid and does not deform like plastic to fit the shape of the sheet metal. To detach both the original spoiler and M spoiler I protected the car sheet metal with adhesive tape. I used dental floss to cut double-sided adhesive tape . To remove adhesive residue I used white oil . In Italy is easily found . It is also great for dissolving glue and tar without ruining car paint. Removed any adhesive residue cleaned with soap and water first, then with alcohol. The hardest thing was to remove any double-sided adhesive residue from the carbon spoiler. I warmed it slightly with hairdryer and detached it with a lot of patience with my fingers.
Applied specific double-sided adhesive strip 3 M wide 9mm but it is also good wide 6mm. Try and try again the correct position before starting the application. You have to leave an excess strip of the double-sided adhesive tape to be able to detach it progressively leaving the spoiler leaning on the car sheet. I suggest you to start from the center towards the two ends. I advise you to leave at least 12 hours of weights to hold the spoiler on the sheet metal. I suggest you to leave some bags full of sand in order to distribute the load evenly. https://www.ebay.it/itm/3m-80318-bia...EAAOSwdz9eIDeY https://www.ebay.it/itm/PETROLIO-BIA...UAAOSwzZNb6UQJ |
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