Front Lip Question... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

J BONE · 05-15-2008, 04:05 PM

I ordered the OEM front lip and was wondering what tape everyone used for theirs. Is the 3M or Betalink better? I am leasing so I don't know what they will say when i return the car. I have heard that as long as it is OEM they won't mind. Any advice would be great! Thanks!!

mgl · 05-15-2008, 04:09 PM

i suggest 3m tape.
so you can take it off before you return the lease.

asendoh7 · 05-15-2008, 04:53 PM

Use 3M tape if you are leasing. I think that's the safest way in your situation.
They work fine.

J BONE · 05-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Thanks guys!! Where is the best place to buy it?

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 05-15-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by J BONE

Thanks guys!! Where is the best place to buy it?

got mine at home depot... heavy duty outdoor use 3m tape.

asendoh7 · 05-15-2008, 05:46 PM

Home Depot. I got the shorter roll which was about 3.50 I think

J BONE · 05-15-2008, 06:00 PM

Appreciate the info guys! Looks like I am heading to Home Depot.

jnizzle · 05-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Does anyone know if the inside of the lip makes full contact with the actual bumper or is there some clearance?

The inside of the lip is not the smoothest/softest of surfaces. So once its bolted and taped on, will its inside surface make contact with the bumper and ultimately cause scratches? Like if I wanted to take the lip off sometime in the future, and go with a stock look i'd like to know there would be scratches or marks from it....

hope my question makes sense...

J BONE · 05-15-2008, 10:09 PM

Great question. I would like to know that answer myself.

jgalaxy · 05-15-2008, 11:46 PM

Although I dont have the OEM (I have a Hartage knockoff). I used 3M tape to secure it for the betalink setup and then 2 screws underneath into the lip/bumper (winter saftey). This baby aint going anywhere.

brtnrdr1x · 05-16-2008, 12:11 AM

hahaha..i think as long as you have the 3m tape and the 2 screws as he stated above you're set!

karliejai · 05-16-2008, 01:16 AM

3M

achenator · 05-16-2008, 11:41 AM

I have a ventureshield clear bra on my car. I put the aero lip on over the clear bra so when I sell my car I can take the lip off. The problem I am having is the 3m tape doesn't
want to stick to the bra. Any ideas? I have betalink but I don't wanna use it for removal purposes. Another thing is how much tape are you guys using??

jnizzle · 05-16-2008, 12:20 PM

hmm...as precaution to avoid scratches from the aero lip, would it be a good idea to perhaps use painters tape over the area that the lip would contact? Any ideas whether painters tape on clear coat could be damaging in the long term?

appleguy · 05-16-2008, 12:56 PM

I used the 3m tape (from the local auto parts shop) as well to install my Aero Lip. This keeps it secure, but yet, it makes it easy to remove it if you ever damage it (like hitting a curb like i did!

).

When i did remove it, there were no markings on the bumper where the aero lip was. So I dont think you need to worry about scratching whats underneath it.

As far as how much tape to use, if you look at the underside of the lip, there are some recesses for the tape placement. Just follow those recesses and you'll be fine.

Good luck!

mgl · 05-16-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achenator

I have a ventureshield clear bra on my car. I put the aero lip on over the clear bra so when I sell my car I can take the lip off. The problem I am having is the 3m tape doesn't
want to stick to the bra. Any ideas? I have betalink but I don't wanna use it for removal purposes. Another thing is how much tape are you guys using??

i too have ventureshield on the bumper thats underneath the lip. i didnt have any issues with it sticking... perhaps you can heat the tape a lil and then press and hold for a bit.

the tape is like $4.

CYM07 · 05-21-2008, 05:17 AM

Does the 3m create a tight seal on the aero lip? My concern is if dirt gets trapped between the aero lip and the original bumper, due to the thickess of the tape.

05-15-2008, 04:05 PM	#1
J BONE The Boss Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,815 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [4.00]	Front Lip Question... I ordered the OEM front lip and was wondering what tape everyone used for theirs. Is the 3M or Betalink better? I am leasing so I don't know what they will say when i return the car. I have heard that as long as it is OEM they won't mind. Any advice would be great! Thanks!!
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05-15-2008, 11:46 PM	#10
jgalaxy Gearing Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,579 iTrader: (3)	Although I dont have the OEM (I have a Hartage knockoff). I used 3M tape to secure it for the betalink setup and then 2 screws underneath into the lip/bumper (winter saftey). This baby aint going anywhere. __________________ “I love to bring people into the oval office…and say, this is where I office.” - George W

05-16-2008, 12:11 AM	#11
brtnrdr1x Private First Class Drives: by u w/ the finger ;) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morris, NJ Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	hahaha..i think as long as you have the 3m tape and the 2 screws as he stated above you're set! __________________ 335 in a couple years...Lexus IS modddeddd for now. MODS: 5% tint / JUN-TW roof spoiler / 8000K Oracle xenon(lows) / 3000K JDM Luminics fogs / Smoked tails / Full LED interior;puddles;back-ups

05-16-2008, 01:16 AM	#12
karliejai Da Kid Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livingston, NJ Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (4)	3M __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust

05-21-2008, 05:17 AM	#17
CYM07 Private Drives: 07 328i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Does the 3m create a tight seal on the aero lip? My concern is if dirt gets trapped between the aero lip and the original bumper, due to the thickess of the tape. Last edited by CYM07; 05-21-2008 at 10:54 PM.

05-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
mgl ________________________ Drives: aw e92 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 374 iTrader: (8)	i suggest 3m tape. so you can take it off before you return the lease.

05-15-2008, 04:53 PM	#3
asendoh7 Private First Class Drives: 08 Cayman S (335i totalled) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 159 iTrader: (0)	Use 3M tape if you are leasing. I think that's the safest way in your situation. They work fine.

05-15-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
J BONE The Boss Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,815 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [4.00]	Thanks guys!! Where is the best place to buy it?

05-15-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
asendoh7 Private First Class Drives: 08 Cayman S (335i totalled) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 159 iTrader: (0)	Home Depot. I got the shorter roll which was about 3.50 I think

05-15-2008, 06:00 PM	#7
J BONE The Boss Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,815 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [4.00]	Appreciate the info guys! Looks like I am heading to Home Depot.

05-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#8
jnizzle Private First Class Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 114 iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know if the inside of the lip makes full contact with the actual bumper or is there some clearance? The inside of the lip is not the smoothest/softest of surfaces. So once its bolted and taped on, will its inside surface make contact with the bumper and ultimately cause scratches? Like if I wanted to take the lip off sometime in the future, and go with a stock look i'd like to know there would be scratches or marks from it.... hope my question makes sense...

05-15-2008, 10:09 PM	#9
J BONE The Boss Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,815 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [4.00]	Great question. I would like to know that answer myself.

05-16-2008, 11:41 AM	#13
achenator Lieutenant Drives: 2010 GT-R, 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	I have a ventureshield clear bra on my car. I put the aero lip on over the clear bra so when I sell my car I can take the lip off. The problem I am having is the 3m tape doesn't want to stick to the bra. Any ideas? I have betalink but I don't wanna use it for removal purposes. Another thing is how much tape are you guys using??

05-16-2008, 12:20 PM	#14
jnizzle Private First Class Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 114 iTrader: (1)	hmm...as precaution to avoid scratches from the aero lip, would it be a good idea to perhaps use painters tape over the area that the lip would contact? Any ideas whether painters tape on clear coat could be damaging in the long term?

05-16-2008, 12:56 PM	#15
appleguy Lieutenant Drives: Space Gray 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 501 iTrader: (3)	I used the 3m tape (from the local auto parts shop) as well to install my Aero Lip. This keeps it secure, but yet, it makes it easy to remove it if you ever damage it (like hitting a curb like i did! ). When i did remove it, there were no markings on the bumper where the aero lip was. So I dont think you need to worry about scratching whats underneath it. As far as how much tape to use, if you look at the underside of the lip, there are some recesses for the tape placement. Just follow those recesses and you'll be fine. Good luck!

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