AC Schnitzer rear spoiler installation?
07-17-2006, 11:13 AM
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HI fellow 5ers.....just bought a AC rear spoiler and indeed, it does look beautiful...only problem is...local body shops are charging a handful just to install....anyone out there with any suggestions or experiemce with the installation.....i want to do it myself but am i little concerned with "two way" tape adhesive....
Thanks in advance......
Pics to come once all is done!!
Thanks in advance......
Pics to come once all is done!!
07-17-2006, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nyuballer' post='311835' date='Jul 17 2006, 03:13 PM
HI fellow 5ers.....just bought a AC rear spoiler and indeed, it does look beautiful...only problem is...local body shops are charging a handful just to install....anyone out there with any suggestions or experiemce with the installation.....i want to do it myself but am i little concerned with "two way" tape adhesive....
Thanks in advance......
Pics to come once all is done!!
Thanks in advance......
Pics to come once all is done!!
You will hear varying opinions on installation preferences. Some say the tape doesn't work well and they opt for the glue. I had a body shop install mine and they said not to use the two way tape as well.
Long story short....they messed it up...very messy install. They put waves in the spoiler from buffing/finishing and need to pull it off to correct (I'm told) and had dried glue visible along the outer edges of the spolier. I'm taking it back for the third time in the morning, I'll keep you posted. What a NIGHTMARE! I wish I had used the tape at this point since it's more forgiving. A $60 spoiler install may turn into a repainting of my trunk lid. :'(
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Originally Posted by kevykev' post='311989' date='Jul 17 2006, 08:24 PM
You will hear varying opinions on installation preferences. Some say the tape doesn't work well and they opt for the glue. I had a body shop install mine and they said not to use the two way tape as well.
Long story short....they messed it up...very messy install. They put waves in the spoiler from buffing/finishing and need to pull it off to correct (I'm told) and had dried glue visible along the outer edges of the spolier. I'm taking it back for the third time in the morning, I'll keep you posted. What a NIGHTMARE! I wish I had used the tape at this point since it's more forgiving. A $60 spoiler install may turn into a repainting of my trunk lid. :'(
Long story short....they messed it up...very messy install. They put waves in the spoiler from buffing/finishing and need to pull it off to correct (I'm told) and had dried glue visible along the outer edges of the spolier. I'm taking it back for the third time in the morning, I'll keep you posted. What a NIGHTMARE! I wish I had used the tape at this point since it's more forgiving. A $60 spoiler install may turn into a repainting of my trunk lid. :'(
Thanks kevykev....ill be getting it back from painting this week so ill let u know how it goes.....
07-17-2006, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by carfreak' post='312042' date='Jul 17 2006, 09:38 PM
Double sided tape is more than enough. I know from experience. 
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Originally Posted by carfreak' post='312042' date='Jul 17 2006, 10:38 PM
Double sided tape is more than enough. I know from experience.
Thanks Car freak...I wish I had your advice before I read some others. One guy mentioned his spoiler flew off and it was installed with double sided tape. I think I'll try it after this fiasco gets resolved.....
Did you have a bad experience with glue?
07-17-2006, 08:29 PM
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So after browsing online, i would like to Credit "ase2dais" for the following instructions.....
http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/showgalle...mp;ppuser=29566
i know its a E90 but its the same concept.....thanks again ase2dais
http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/showgalle...mp;ppuser=29566
i know its a E90 but its the same concept.....thanks again ase2dais
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You dont need glue just good ol 3M tape 
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