To double side tape or glue or both

rick100 · 03-12-2016, 06:12 PM

I purchased the m3 spoiler and had it painted. I also had the splitters repainted. But I'm debating on whether to just use double side tape or to use double sided tape and a bit of glue on the corners to reinforce

I just think it will be really easy to steal the m3 spoiler if I just use double side tape. Also I m wondering what used to glue and where to buy it.

I work on airplanes and we use Prc to seal panels so water does not go in. I found it comes out easy with a plastic scraper and it does not damage the paint ( on airplanes) ; it is also pretty strong and water resistant. Also it is free for me

Any thoughts ; recommendat ions

Needbmwpartzz · 03-12-2016, 06:54 PM

Double sided tape is more than strong enough and a much easier install process.....just make sure you prep both surfaces well as any residue on part or trunk with affect the bond significantly.

Three_thirty_I · 03-13-2016, 08:22 PM

I am actually going through this very process myself with my E46 M Sport. The previous owner gave up replacing the boot spoiler after having to get the boot (trunk) repaired from the damage of the stolen boot spoiler, so ended up giving me the spare boot spoiler unfitted. I have just had it resprayed and am trying to source the proper double-sided tape to have it fitted, but am very much aware of the potential for it to go missing again and the pain of inevitable damage to the paintwork. Hate thieves!!

TopEndCC · 03-14-2016, 09:21 AM

I have seen people's spoilers stolen even when they had been glued, therefore I don't see gluing the product being significantly beneficial.

I taped mine, I would recommend the same.

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rick100 Colonel 551 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	To double side tape or glue or both I purchased the m3 spoiler and had it painted. I also had the splitters repainted. But I'm debating on whether to just use double side tape or to use double sided tape and a bit of glue on the corners to reinforce I just think it will be really easy to steal the m3 spoiler if I just use double side tape. Also I m wondering what used to glue and where to buy it. I work on airplanes and we use Prc to seal panels so water does not go in. I found it comes out easy with a plastic scraper and it does not damage the paint ( on airplanes) ; it is also pretty strong and water resistant. Also it is free for me Any thoughts ; recommendat ions
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Double sided tape is more than strong enough and a much easier install process.....just make sure you prep both surfaces well as any residue on part or trunk with affect the bond significantly.
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03-13-2016, 08:22 PM	#3
Three_thirty_I Lieutenant Colonel 200 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: '05 E90 330i Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	I am actually going through this very process myself with my E46 M Sport. The previous owner gave up replacing the boot spoiler after having to get the boot (trunk) repaired from the damage of the stolen boot spoiler, so ended up giving me the spare boot spoiler unfitted. I have just had it resprayed and am trying to source the proper double-sided tape to have it fitted, but am very much aware of the potential for it to go missing again and the pain of inevitable damage to the paintwork. Hate thieves!! __________________ BMW E90 330i (M) '05 (His) \| (Hers) BMW E46 320i f/l (M) '03
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03-14-2016, 09:21 AM	#4
TopEndCC First Lieutenant 56 Rep 358 Posts Drives: BSM e90 Pre-Lci n52 Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have seen people's spoilers stolen even when they had been glued, therefore I don't see gluing the product being significantly beneficial. I taped mine, I would recommend the same.
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