Need to remove spoiler residue from my trunk

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-22-2015, 05:35 PM

So I slowly pried off my black sapphire metallic spoiler for my E93, and was left with a messy combo of leftover plastic bits and double sided adhesive.

I'm fairly certain that if I remove it properly I can retain the paint and finish on my trunk, but I am just not sure the best way to go about it- any ideas?

nynyny · 10-22-2015, 06:36 PM

I was gonna say Goo gone... but that looks a bit more complex, haha

whosdady · 10-22-2015, 07:30 PM

I would let the goo be gone soak. That looks pretty rough. I'm not sure it will work but it's worth a try.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-22-2015, 08:04 PM

Thanks guys...should've used some heat to loosen up the spoiler.

On a somewhat related note, it's on sale for 100 clams- painted black sapphire metallic- if anyone's interested, but it will only fit an E93 trunk I believe...

Hokie_BMW · 10-23-2015, 03:17 PM

Just use your fingers and peel it off. I just did this when I changed mine from a low kick to a high kick. I just used my fingers to push on the residue and it would roll/ball up and then you pick it off. It's tedious and time consuming but my paint wasn't harmed. I had just polished it and it still looked perfect afterwards.

SHEEDI · 10-23-2015, 10:53 PM

OP, I would say, save yourself from headache and damaging the paint further, get it removed by Professional detailer. incase if you decide to see a professional detailer, I would also recommend you get the entire car mini detail if it requires one. I found this detailer http://lidetailers.com/blog.html on www.detailedimage.com

Good luck

RobertRichy · 10-23-2015, 11:48 PM

This is what you need. 3M Stripe off wheel. I've used this to remove pinstripe and adhesive tape. Your local auto parts store might have one. I got mine at O'Reilly Auto Parts.

It works best if you heat up the adhesive a bit first with a hair dryer or heat gun.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Whee.../dp/B00063VT0G

Spun Crankhub · 10-25-2015, 02:15 AM

I would do heat gun(held a safe distance from paint) + 3m adhesive/wax/tar remover. Oh and a ton of patience on a warm sunny day.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-25-2015, 06:46 AM

Thanks all... This project wouldn't nearly be so bad if it wasn't for the little pieces of plastic left behind....

PinnacleAutoCT · 10-26-2015, 01:24 PM

Clean the area, roll the large chunks off with your fingers and then use 3M specialty adhesive remover & microfiber towels to clean up what remains.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-26-2015, 07:02 PM

Unfortunately I discovered a more detrimental problem... there are pieces of plastic with what appears to be a silicone or beta-link bond under them... looks like a job for the local body shop.

The body shop did a little too good of a job making sure that spoiler wouldn't go anywhere when I first put it on it seems, and I can't really fault him for that.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-28-2015, 06:47 PM

Needed a body shop- it was some black adhesive that even they couldn't get off. Scrape and a repaint of the trunk are needed.

emapway · 10-28-2015, 09:43 PM

Diesel would also be effective in removing those residue, just make sure to rinse it asap.

SHEEDI · 10-31-2015, 11:02 PM

OP, have you ever think of trying these?

http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-tar-x-600ml.html
http://www.goofoffproducts.com/produ...r-glue-remover
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...624942.1260468

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-01-2015, 05:50 AM

That beta link was so strong even the body shop couldn't remove it.

They had to strip and repaint the trunk brother, but thanks.

10-22-2015, 05:35 PM	#1
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Need to remove spoiler residue from my trunk So I slowly pried off my black sapphire metallic spoiler for my E93, and was left with a messy combo of leftover plastic bits and double sided adhesive. I'm fairly certain that if I remove it properly I can retain the paint and finish on my trunk, but I am just not sure the best way to go about it- any ideas? Attached Images
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10-22-2015, 06:36 PM	#2
nynyny Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive E92 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I was gonna say Goo gone... but that looks a bit more complex, haha
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10-22-2015, 07:30 PM	#3
whosdady Major 135 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: STL iTrader: (10)	I would let the goo be gone soak. That looks pretty rough. I'm not sure it will work but it's worth a try.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Thanks guys...should've used some heat to loosen up the spoiler. On a somewhat related note, it's on sale for 100 clams- painted black sapphire metallic- if anyone's interested, but it will only fit an E93 trunk I believe...
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10-23-2015, 03:17 PM	#5
Hokie_BMW Captain 59 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Just use your fingers and peel it off. I just did this when I changed mine from a low kick to a high kick. I just used my fingers to push on the residue and it would roll/ball up and then you pick it off. It's tedious and time consuming but my paint wasn't harmed. I had just polished it and it still looked perfect afterwards.
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10-23-2015, 10:53 PM	#6
SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	OP, I would say, save yourself from headache and damaging the paint further, get it removed by Professional detailer. incase if you decide to see a professional detailer, I would also recommend you get the entire car mini detail if it requires one. I found this detailer http://lidetailers.com/blog.html on www.detailedimage.com Good luck
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10-23-2015, 11:48 PM	#7
RobertRichy First Lieutenant II I know enough to be dangerous 76 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2010 LCI N54 335xi Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Denver iTrader: (15)	This is what you need. 3M Stripe off wheel. I've used this to remove pinstripe and adhesive tape. Your local auto parts store might have one. I got mine at O'Reilly Auto Parts. It works best if you heat up the adhesive a bit first with a hair dryer or heat gun. http://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Whee.../dp/B00063VT0G __________________ 2010 E90 LCI N54 335xi / AR DP's / KW V1 / Stoptech Slotted Rotors / SS lines / EBC Yellowstuff / Fuel-it stage 2 LPFP / Fuel-it Bluetooth Content Analyzer / ETS FMIC / VRSF CP / TurboSmart Dual Port Kompact kit / MHD / WEDGE E60 ProTune / CORSA Exhaust / Alpina TCU / VTT Outlets / MMP Inlets
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10-25-2015, 02:15 AM	#8
Spun Crankhub Major General 964 Rep 5,033 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (63)	I would do heat gun(held a safe distance from paint) + 3m adhesive/wax/tar remover. Oh and a ton of patience on a warm sunny day.
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10-25-2015, 06:46 AM	#9
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Thanks all... This project wouldn't nearly be so bad if it wasn't for the little pieces of plastic left behind....
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10-26-2015, 01:24 PM	#10
PinnacleAutoCT New Member 8 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 04 S60R 6MT: 3" DP, 1" sways Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Clean the area, roll the large chunks off with your fingers and then use 3M specialty adhesive remover & microfiber towels to clean up what remains. __________________ Mike Donoghue Pinnacle Auto Detail - Paint correction, coatings and more - serving all of CT http://www.pinnacleautodetailct.com/
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10-26-2015, 07:02 PM	#11
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Unfortunately I discovered a more detrimental problem... there are pieces of plastic with what appears to be a silicone or beta-link bond under them... looks like a job for the local body shop. The body shop did a little too good of a job making sure that spoiler wouldn't go anywhere when I first put it on it seems, and I can't really fault him for that.
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10-28-2015, 06:47 PM	#12
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Needed a body shop- it was some black adhesive that even they couldn't get off. Scrape and a repaint of the trunk are needed.
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10-28-2015, 09:43 PM	#13
emapway Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1 series Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Diesel would also be effective in removing those residue, just make sure to rinse it asap.
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10-31-2015, 11:02 PM	#14
SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	OP, have you ever think of trying these? http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-tar-x-600ml.html http://www.goofoffproducts.com/produ...r-glue-remover http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...624942.1260468
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11-01-2015, 05:50 AM	#15
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	That beta link was so strong even the body shop couldn't remove it. They had to strip and repaint the trunk brother, but thanks.
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