ACS Style Spoiler Coming off
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Okay so I took my ACS style trunk spoiler to the local body shop to paint it and they told me they would paint it, but wouldnt be responsible for putting it on, as they've had spoilers that dont screw into the body come off before.
So I went down to the BMW dealership and picked up some BetaLink and I plan to buy some 3M double sided tape and Ill just do it myself.
So I know there are many members on here that have this type of spoiler has anyone had an issue with one coming off?
Am I using the right stuff to put this on or is there something stronger then BetaLINK?
Any thoughts?
THX
So I went down to the BMW dealership and picked up some BetaLink and I plan to buy some 3M double sided tape and Ill just do it myself.
So I know there are many members on here that have this type of spoiler has anyone had an issue with one coming off?
Am I using the right stuff to put this on or is there something stronger then BetaLINK?
Any thoughts?
THX
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With 3M, make sure its "VHB". They glue building highrise panels/windows together with those rings. There is a specifc "adhesion temperature" meaning that it will adhere the best at specific temperatures. Pay attention to that and you should be fine. You can also try a "ghetto" way, basically to park your car in the sun for a bit, let window heat up, and slap it on 
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Originally Posted by peter@vmrwheels' post='596420' date='Jun 5 2008, 01:22 PM
With 3M, make sure its "VHB". They glue building highrise panels/windows together with those rings. There is a specifc "adhesion temperature" meaning that it will adhere the best at specific temperatures. Pay attention to that and you should be fine. You can also try a "ghetto" way, basically to park your car in the sun for a bit, let window heat up, and slap it on
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Originally Posted by peter@vmrwheels' post='596420' date='Jun 5 2008, 02:22 PM
With 3M, make sure its "VHB". They glue building highrise panels/windows together with those rings. There is a specifc "adhesion temperature" meaning that it will adhere the best at specific temperatures. Pay attention to that and you should be fine. You can also try a "ghetto" way, basically to park your car in the sun for a bit, let window heat up, and slap it on
They dont normally sell "VHB" tape at the auto parts stores do they? Do you you know where to get it at, online probably?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by peter@vmrwheels' post='596567' date='Jun 5 2008, 05:31 PM
Target, Auto supply stores, home depot, lowes, ace hardware... try these first... Then try online. I know Uline sells them but their min. order is pretty massive!
Maybe I can sell the other 62' on Ebay... 
Thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='596587' date='Jun 5 2008, 06:57 PM
Yeah I saw that its like a $100 a 72' roll.......damn tape cost more then the spoiler, or the cost to paint it.
Send me 10' of that before you list it on eBay. 
I've got an ACS trunk spoiler I need painted and installed as well.
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='596098' date='Jun 5 2008, 09:52 PM
Okay so I took my ACS style trunk spoiler to the local body shop to paint it and they told me they would paint it, but wouldnt be responsible for putting it on, as they've had spoilers that dont screw into the body come off before.
So I went down to the BMW dealership and picked up some BetaLink and I plan to buy some 3M double sided tape and Ill just do it myself.
So I know there are many members on here that have this type of spoiler has anyone had an issue with one coming off?
Am I using the right stuff to put this on or is there something stronger then BetaLINK?
Any thoughts?
THX
So I went down to the BMW dealership and picked up some BetaLink and I plan to buy some 3M double sided tape and Ill just do it myself.
So I know there are many members on here that have this type of spoiler has anyone had an issue with one coming off?
Am I using the right stuff to put this on or is there something stronger then BetaLINK?
Any thoughts?
THX
All of them say leave it on and paint it with it on the car.
When you repaint any kit that is not 1st time the chances are it will not fit like it did the 1st time cos the shape will deform abit.
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