Argh! Mounted decklid spoiler, but something went wrong...

andhess · 07-24-2007, 09:36 AM

Hi all....

Got a rear decklid spoiler from JleviSW with the 3M tape. Cleaned the surface of the car first and stuck the thing on. Now I have noticed that it doesnt stick right on the right hand side. There is a gap on the underside of the spoiler.

What is the best thing to do? Take it to the dealer and have them take it of and mount it again? If so will that damage the paint on the car? And where do I get more 3M tape to stick it on again?

Please help!

Kind regards,

André

montreal_bimmer · 07-24-2007, 09:43 AM

you can go to any car shop to get some extra 3M tape.... you have to take it off, and attempt to put it on again...

sesegal99 · 07-24-2007, 09:53 AM

try using dental floss and pull it under the spoiler to get it off, then clean deck lid to remove residue and use alcohol before mounting again. You''ll need some more 3m tape.

SV Concepts III · 07-24-2007, 02:05 PM

Andre,

You can take off the spoiler by pressing up on it and peeling it off. The 3M tape is strong but will not damage your paint. Then peel off the old 3M tape, get some more from the dealer and reapply. This spoiler is tricky to get seated correctly, you have to make sure it's lined up on either side and that there is no gap under the spoiler. Also make sure it's lined up along the trunk line the entire way.

Chesmu · 07-25-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

ill make sure not to get the decklid from them.
thanks

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Cis · 07-26-2007, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

ill make sure not to get the decklid from them.
thanks

LMAO

tjnptel1 · 07-26-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

ill make sure not to get the decklid from them.
thanks

wtf does that have to do with the product?

DasBlitz · 07-26-2007, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

ill make sure not to get the decklid from them.
thanks

DrGP · 07-26-2007, 11:42 AM

Just a quick tip. When you are trial aligning the spoiler and you have it EXACTLY where you want it, take some masking tape and apply it it the trunk around the perimeter of the spoiler. Not necessasary to do the entire perimeter, but in crucial areas. If you are really anal about it, you can also apply some tape to the spoiler and draw lines on the tape going from the spoiler to the trunk. Then all you have to do is match up the lines.

Spacegray335i · 07-27-2007, 01:01 PM

^ +1 ; another way to do it is to apply some glass cleaner (i.e. windex) and spray onto the tape before applying to the trunk. That way, you have time to make adjustment before the tape is bond to the trunk. Once you have found the perfect fitment, get a hair dryer to blow it across the whole spoiler. Make sure the dryer is not too hot and too close to the paint

BoostedBMW · 07-27-2007, 04:47 PM

Also, you should try heating the spoiler a little bit by either parking it out in the sun for a few hours or use a hair dryer. This will help to get the 3m tape tacky again so that you can pull it off.

Sundance62 · 07-27-2007, 07:07 PM

The tape is probably good enough, but if it doesn't hold, try Betalink - it was the only thing that would really do the job right on my BMW OEM spoiler (though it is decidely more 'permanent' a solution).

07-24-2007, 09:36 AM	#1
andhess Private 13 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E92 320i - Montego blue Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Argh! Mounted decklid spoiler, but something went wrong... Hi all.... Got a rear decklid spoiler from JleviSW with the 3M tape. Cleaned the surface of the car first and stuck the thing on. Now I have noticed that it doesnt stick right on the right hand side. There is a gap on the underside of the spoiler. What is the best thing to do? Take it to the dealer and have them take it of and mount it again? If so will that damage the paint on the car? And where do I get more 3M tape to stick it on again? Please help! Kind regards, André
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07-24-2007, 09:43 AM	#2
montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	you can go to any car shop to get some extra 3M tape.... you have to take it off, and attempt to put it on again...
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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	try using dental floss and pull it under the spoiler to get it off, then clean deck lid to remove residue and use alcohol before mounting again. You''ll need some more 3m tape. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Andre, You can take off the spoiler by pressing up on it and peeling it off. The 3M tape is strong but will not damage your paint. Then peel off the old 3M tape, get some more from the dealer and reapply. This spoiler is tricky to get seated correctly, you have to make sure it's lined up on either side and that there is no gap under the spoiler. Also make sure it's lined up along the trunk line the entire way.
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Just a quick tip. When you are trial aligning the spoiler and you have it EXACTLY where you want it, take some masking tape and apply it it the trunk around the perimeter of the spoiler. Not necessasary to do the entire perimeter, but in crucial areas. If you are really anal about it, you can also apply some tape to the spoiler and draw lines on the tape going from the spoiler to the trunk. Then all you have to do is match up the lines.
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Spacegray335i BimmerPost Supporting Buyer 22 Rep 619 Posts Drives: Me Nuts Join Date: May 2007 Location: MD & DC iTrader: (1)	^ +1 ; another way to do it is to apply some glass cleaner (i.e. windex) and spray onto the tape before applying to the trunk. That way, you have time to make adjustment before the tape is bond to the trunk. Once you have found the perfect fitment, get a hair dryer to blow it across the whole spoiler. Make sure the dryer is not too hot and too close to the paint __________________ 00(\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|)00
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BoostedBMW Moderator 132 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Also, you should try heating the spoiler a little bit by either parking it out in the sun for a few hours or use a hair dryer. This will help to get the 3m tape tacky again so that you can pull it off. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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Sundance62 Private 2 Rep 51 Posts Drives: '07 328i - SG w/black leather Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Ramon, CA iTrader: (0)	The tape is probably good enough, but if it doesn't hold, try Betalink - it was the only thing that would really do the job right on my BMW OEM spoiler (though it is decidely more 'permanent' a solution). __________________ '07 e90 Sparking Graphite w/black leather, aluminum trim, Premium, Sport, Navigation, iPod, Xenons, OEM Rear Spoiler Lip, Blacklines, and chrome exhaust tips.
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