Attaching a spoiler
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I have read the "DIY's" regarding the attaching a spoiler.
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I think the key to a successful bond is cleaning the surface.
What might be the best way? Denatured alcohol? Would just a bit of liquid dawn suffice?
Thank you in advance!
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I think the key to a successful bond is cleaning the surface.
What might be the best way? Denatured alcohol? Would just a bit of liquid dawn suffice?
Thank you in advance!
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Originally Posted by bargamon' post='391464' date='Feb 14 2007, 06:24 PM
I have read the "DIY's" regarding the attaching a spoiler.
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
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Originally Posted by bargamon' post='391464' date='Feb 14 2007, 11:24 AM
I have read the "DIY's" regarding the attaching a spoiler.
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I think the key to a successful bond is cleaning the surface.
What might be the best way? Denatured alcohol? Would just a bit of liquid dawn suffice?
Thank you in advance!
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I think the key to a successful bond is cleaning the surface.
What might be the best way? Denatured alcohol? Would just a bit of liquid dawn suffice?
Thank you in advance!
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='391521' date='Feb 14 2007, 01:44 PM
Just wipe down the surface with a damp cloth and follow with a dry cloth. Make sure there's no dirt on the surface and attach. If you're really concerned, you could use Goo-off, but personally, I would leave that coat of wax (if there is one) on that area. Should you not like the look after a while, it's good to know you have protection under there (Oh buy...here I go again. LOL!)
For the record, its a ABS plastic "M5" knock off. The smallest, thinest least obvious one available.
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I have a question........
Anyone who added a spoiler ever have any trouble or complaints with hearing "rattles" from the spoiler?
I asked my dealer about the aftermarket prices, and the sales guy said 2 of his clients who added them complained about "rattling" sounds. Ugh.
Anyone who added a spoiler ever have any trouble or complaints with hearing "rattles" from the spoiler?
I asked my dealer about the aftermarket prices, and the sales guy said 2 of his clients who added them complained about "rattling" sounds. Ugh.
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Originally Posted by lawguy' post='391591' date='Feb 14 2007, 10:11 PM
I have a question........
Anyone who added a spoiler ever have any trouble or complaints with hearing "rattles" from the spoiler?
I asked my dealer about the aftermarket prices, and the sales guy said 2 of his clients who added them complained about "rattling" sounds. Ugh.
Anyone who added a spoiler ever have any trouble or complaints with hearing "rattles" from the spoiler?
I asked my dealer about the aftermarket prices, and the sales guy said 2 of his clients who added them complained about "rattling" sounds. Ugh.
i have found that my spoiler takes all the ring (wifes rings)scratches and saves the trunk lid.haha
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Originally Posted by bargamon' post='391464' date='Feb 14 2007, 10:24 AM
I have read the "DIY's" regarding the attaching a spoiler.
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I think the key to a successful bond is cleaning the surface.
What might be the best way? Denatured alcohol? Would just a bit of liquid dawn suffice?
Thank you in advance!
I got an E-bay "special" and despite its low price th quality is really nice.
It comes already taped with the 3m tape and that is I think the best way to do this. If it falls off, I can re-attach or just clean residue and throw it away.
I think the key to a successful bond is cleaning the surface.
What might be the best way? Denatured alcohol? Would just a bit of liquid dawn suffice?
Thank you in advance!
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Remember to show us the picture after you attached the spoiler. 
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='391619' date='Feb 14 2007, 06:28 PM
What style spoiler did you get? The other potential problem is positioning the spoiler right. Some cheap aftermarket product may not fit very well with the contour of the car; hence, rattling may result.
Took out the spoiler and tried to align it up and got the jist that it really is not going to be snug. I positioned it a few times and just wrapped it up for another day.
This morning I saw I had some surface scratches on the trunk which will buff out, but it pissed me off. My fault of course!
Its going in the garbage!
Not the worst $99 I ever blew, but if I toss it I will forget it. The spoiler has some twist in it that perhaps the 3m tape will take care of but the thing that got me was the lack of fit.
5 min with menzerna and my porter cable will take the scratches out but im not going with that piece of crap. Not worth selling and I can't imagine returning it as it really is nothing wrong with it other than its a piece of junk.
Hey, somtimes you win on E-bay, sometimes not.
The Chrome grills are excellent quality and were very reasonable! Win on one, lose on another!