Calling all those that have fitted aftermarket boot/roof spoilers etc - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

-TARBY- · 10-01-2012, 08:54 AM

Ello,

We I am back from my 2 week jolly in Dorset, Devon and Corwall.. Very nice it was too..

A day or so before I left some of you might remember me posting what my car was looking like after 3 months..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745207

Well, I fitted the boot spoiler and roof spolier as per the instructions and whilst they were feeling very very solidly stuck at the time after two weeks I have had to remove them as they were starting to come loose!!

So can I ask others who have fitted them did they do anything additional to the instructions?

I am now thinking of buying better sticking tape and some kind of bonding glue..

I have to ask - as I think it might have been missing but should there have been some kind of bonding glue included? All I recieved was the spoilers, and a small generic instruction book..

I ordered my set from BC MOTO.

Thanks

Tarbs

SiofChester · 10-01-2012, 09:29 AM

Will be watching this as I think your rear spoiler looks perfect. Do you have a link to it? I've seen some on ebay that dont make it to the edge of the boot lid and that would just wind me up something chronic!!!

Like this one for example!

blackrabbit · 10-01-2012, 09:50 AM

Same issue here. One side is now loose, although it was fixed firmly to start with.

B005T3D-G · 10-01-2012, 10:17 AM

What did you use to stick the spoiler down???

Did you correctly prepare the surface? (i.e clay to remove all contaminants and rub down with IPA/surgical spirit)

I used no more nails double sided tape (red) and haven't had an issue with the front aero or m3 boot lid spoilers.

Phil325i · 10-01-2012, 10:35 AM

Mine (from Taiwan) came with a surface prep fluid and two strips of 3M double-sided tape. No adhesion issues so far (five months on).

IanS100 · 10-01-2012, 10:43 AM

Try Sikaflex, once stuck it's there for good

omaragha · 10-01-2012, 10:58 AM

Sounds like surface wasnt cleaned properly before sticking !!

Statler · 10-01-2012, 11:09 AM

I bought mine from SSDD and it came with two strips of 3M attached.

No movement that I can see yet and it's been on two months.

BoondogUK · 10-01-2012, 11:38 AM

I got mine from BCMOTO (as per pic) and the fitment issue is up to the applier! mine fits perfectly (e90), and I cleaned the surface using the alchol/spirit pouch that came with it and the 3M double sided tape and everything is fine so far!

a11y · 10-01-2012, 01:15 PM

BC Moto one here too and I just followed the instructions: cleaned the surface with IPA, used the sachet of sticky stuff, waited a bit for it to go tacky, then stuck it down with the 3m tape that was already attached. Still firm today after a good few weeks.

AWBimmer · 10-01-2012, 01:23 PM

BC moto one here, I clayed my boot surface, used that alcohol tissue he supplied and then just stuck the spoiler down carefully with the already applied 3m tape from the supplier.

Few weeks on and still going strong!

Sparky68 · 10-01-2012, 01:37 PM

Picking up a 335i saloon tomorrow, any of you lads got pictures of the spoilers on the car?

Phil325i · 10-01-2012, 03:27 PM

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any of you lads got pictures of the spoilers on the car?

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Sparky68 · 10-01-2012, 04:12 PM

Thanks Phil, is that a BMW part?

Phil325i · 10-02-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky68

Thanks Phil, is that a BMW part?

Nope. From Taiwan via eBay...at a fraction of the cost of the BMW part. Fit and colour match perfect.

Sparky68 · 10-02-2012, 05:33 AM

Shall have a look out for that then. I assume they also make them for the saloon?

AWBimmer · 10-02-2012, 06:03 AM

^^Yes they do bud, £45 painted and delivered!

Sparky68 · 10-02-2012, 06:18 AM

Marvellous ,shall do a little searching then.

-TARBY- · 10-03-2012, 05:52 AM

Hi guys...

I may have just got unlucky.. I did prepare the surface properly.. I didnt do the clay bar preparation but wil this time.. I did use a very good cleaner...

I think I need to now do it again and use my own 3m tape. I didnt use any glue which is where I have obviously gone wrong..

Also I am not saying it was flapping about either.. I just knew it had the potential to come loose in a short time.. I had done a 1000 miles in various weather in a short period...

Link to my set (AC roof and M3 lip)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-BM...item3cca5fb5ac

From BC Moto

BE PREPARED FOR A CUSTOMS BILL!!!!! I got one.. £17 ish.

BoondogUK · 10-03-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by -TARBY-

Hi guys...

BE PREPARED FOR A CUSTOMS BILL!!!!! I got one.. £17 ish.

No bill for me... anything declared as over £40 (or an exchange to the value of) on the label will be picked up by customs

AWBimmer · 10-03-2012, 07:02 AM

I also got a custom bill for £14ish.. £40 for the item... still v happy with the item :-)

Sparky68 · 10-05-2012, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the tips guys, just ordered this one which i assume is the same seller ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-BM...item3a79db4d76

10-01-2012, 08:54 AM	#1
-TARBY- Private First Class Drives: 07 330d M Sport Saloon 6 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orpington Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Calling all those that have fitted aftermarket boot/roof spoilers etc Ello, We I am back from my 2 week jolly in Dorset, Devon and Corwall.. Very nice it was too.. A day or so before I left some of you might remember me posting what my car was looking like after 3 months.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745207 Well, I fitted the boot spoiler and roof spolier as per the instructions and whilst they were feeling very very solidly stuck at the time after two weeks I have had to remove them as they were starting to come loose!! So can I ask others who have fitted them did they do anything additional to the instructions? I am now thinking of buying better sticking tape and some kind of bonding glue.. I have to ask - as I think it might have been missing but should there have been some kind of bonding glue included? All I recieved was the spoilers, and a small generic instruction book.. I ordered my set from BC MOTO. Thanks Tarbs __________________ 2007(07) : e90 - 330d - M Sport - Saloon - 6 Speed
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10-01-2012, 09:29 AM	#2
SiofChester Private Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Wales Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Will be watching this as I think your rear spoiler looks perfect. Do you have a link to it? I've seen some on ebay that dont make it to the edge of the boot lid and that would just wind me up something chronic!!! Like this one for example! Last edited by SiofChester; 10-01-2012 at 10:34 AM.

10-01-2012, 10:17 AM	#4
B005T3D-G Class Leading Reprobate Drives: Impreza STi - E92 335i (56) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mintlaw, Scotland Posts: 421 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i SE [0.00]	What did you use to stick the spoiler down??? Did you correctly prepare the surface? (i.e clay to remove all contaminants and rub down with IPA/surgical spirit) I used no more nails double sided tape (red) and haven't had an issue with the front aero or m3 boot lid spoilers. __________________ E92 335i \| 6 Speed manual \| BMS 4xLED Halo Bulbs \| JB4 (waiting to be installed) \| BMW Performance Gloss Black Grills \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| Smoked side Repeaters Aero Front Lip \| M3 Lip Spoiler \|19" Cades Tyrus 'Gunmetal' with polished lips \| Falken FK452 Rubber ........... More to come

10-01-2012, 10:35 AM	#5
Phil325i Lieutenant Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East Posts: 523 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [0.00]	Mine (from Taiwan) came with a surface prep fluid and two strips of 3M double-sided tape. No adhesion issues so far (five months on). __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; K&N; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; M3 rear spoiler; LED Angels; BMW Perf black grille; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof

10-01-2012, 10:58 AM	#7
omaragha Major Drives: 335d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Windsor, UK Posts: 1,016 iTrader: (3)	Sounds like surface wasnt cleaned properly before sticking !! __________________

10-01-2012, 09:50 AM	#3
blackrabbit Private First Class Drives: 320d SE Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	Same issue here. One side is now loose, although it was fixed firmly to start with.

10-01-2012, 10:43 AM	#6
IanS100 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 320d LCI M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK Posts: 1,620 iTrader: (0)	Try Sikaflex, once stuck it's there for good

10-01-2012, 11:09 AM	#8
Statler Major Pain in the Arse Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 302 iTrader: (0)	I bought mine from SSDD and it came with two strips of 3M attached. No movement that I can see yet and it's been on two months.

10-01-2012, 11:38 AM	#9
BoondogUK Second Lieutenant Drives: Monaco Blue e90 320d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	I got mine from BCMOTO (as per pic) and the fitment issue is up to the applier! mine fits perfectly (e90), and I cleaned the surface using the alchol/spirit pouch that came with it and the 3M double sided tape and everything is fine so far! __________________ Monaco Blue 320d, iDrive, 18" M3 Reps, M3 Front Bumper & Lip Spoiler, ///M steering wheel & gear knob, F&R Tints, BMW Performance Kidneys

10-01-2012, 01:15 PM	#10
a11y Private First Class Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 177 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 330i M Sport [0.00] 2004 VW T5 Campervan [0.00]	BC Moto one here too and I just followed the instructions: cleaned the surface with IPA, used the sachet of sticky stuff, waited a bit for it to go tacky, then stuck it down with the 3m tape that was already attached. Still firm today after a good few weeks. __________________ BMW e90 330i M Sport

10-01-2012, 01:23 PM	#11
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,715 iTrader: (3)	BC moto one here, I clayed my boot surface, used that alcohol tissue he supplied and then just stuck the spoiler down carefully with the already applied 3m tape from the supplier. Few weeks on and still going strong! __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

10-01-2012, 01:37 PM	#12
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Picking up a 335i saloon tomorrow, any of you lads got pictures of the spoilers on the car?

10-01-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thanks Phil, is that a BMW part?

10-02-2012, 05:33 AM	#16
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Shall have a look out for that then. I assume they also make them for the saloon? __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

10-02-2012, 06:03 AM	#17
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,715 iTrader: (3)	^^Yes they do bud, £45 painted and delivered! __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

10-02-2012, 06:18 AM	#18
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Marvellous ,shall do a little searching then. __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

10-03-2012, 05:52 AM	#19
-TARBY- Private First Class Drives: 07 330d M Sport Saloon 6 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orpington Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Hi guys... I may have just got unlucky.. I did prepare the surface properly.. I didnt do the clay bar preparation but wil this time.. I did use a very good cleaner... I think I need to now do it again and use my own 3m tape. I didnt use any glue which is where I have obviously gone wrong.. Also I am not saying it was flapping about either.. I just knew it had the potential to come loose in a short time.. I had done a 1000 miles in various weather in a short period... Link to my set (AC roof and M3 lip) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-BM...item3cca5fb5ac From BC Moto BE PREPARED FOR A CUSTOMS BILL!!!!! I got one.. £17 ish. __________________ 2007(07) : e90 - 330d - M Sport - Saloon - 6 Speed

10-03-2012, 07:02 AM	#21
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,715 iTrader: (3)	I also got a custom bill for £14ish.. £40 for the item... still v happy with the item :-) __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

10-05-2012, 10:00 AM	#22
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thanks for the tips guys, just ordered this one which i assume is the same seller ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAINTED-BM...item3a79db4d76 __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

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