DTM Rep Hartge Front Lip Install Question

Boondoggler · 10-05-2006, 03:38 PM

My vehicle is leased. Is there a safe way to install the DTM Hartge Rep. Front Lip so that if I had to remove it at the end of the lease there wouldn't be any damage?

When I talked to DTM, they recommended that it be installed with betalink style adhesive, as opposed to 3m tape. While they said 3m tape could be used, I got the feeling that it wouldn't be an optimal install using that approach. Tape is easy to remove with no damage, but I doubt you could install it with betalink style adhesive and remove it without damage to the stock bumper.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Boondoggler · 10-05-2006, 11:28 PM

If I use Betalink, if at a later date I use a heat gun to soften the betalink (assumimng that it softens after having cured for 3 years) will it release with minimal damage to the paint and the bumper?

Pretender · 10-06-2006, 03:20 AM

No. Don't use betalink which is rubber, but 3M tape instead. Just a little 3M tape along the edge is enough to hold the lip well since the lip is very light. I use 3M for my ACS side skirts, Kerscher rear apron and ACS roof spoiler. They hold very well.

FrankoQ · 10-06-2006, 07:40 AM

I only used tape and so far so good.
There are 3 screws that will hold the spoiler from the bottom.
The top will be hold by the tape.
Also note that the horizontal decorative bars will go over the spoiler
pillars. So they will also help keep the spoiler in place.
See my DIY below.

http://e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28226

Boondoggler · 10-06-2006, 01:13 PM

Thanks FrankoQ, very helpful. Just got off the phone with DTM, order placed!

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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	DTM Rep Hartge Front Lip Install Question My vehicle is leased. Is there a safe way to install the DTM Hartge Rep. Front Lip so that if I had to remove it at the end of the lease there wouldn't be any damage? When I talked to DTM, they recommended that it be installed with betalink style adhesive, as opposed to 3m tape. While they said 3m tape could be used, I got the feeling that it wouldn't be an optimal install using that approach. Tape is easy to remove with no damage, but I doubt you could install it with betalink style adhesive and remove it without damage to the stock bumper. Any input would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey
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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	If I use Betalink, if at a later date I use a heat gun to soften the betalink (assumimng that it softens after having cured for 3 years) will it release with minimal damage to the paint and the bumper? __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey
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Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	No. Don't use betalink which is rubber, but 3M tape instead. Just a little 3M tape along the edge is enough to hold the lip well since the lip is very light. I use 3M for my ACS side skirts, Kerscher rear apron and ACS roof spoiler. They hold very well. __________________ It's a great time to be alive
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FrankoQ Deny everything 217 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I only used tape and so far so good. There are 3 screws that will hold the spoiler from the bottom. The top will be hold by the tape. Also note that the horizontal decorative bars will go over the spoiler pillars. So they will also help keep the spoiler in place. See my DIY below. http://e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28226 __________________ I need a drink
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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	Thanks FrankoQ, very helpful. Just got off the phone with DTM, order placed! __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey Last edited by Boondoggler; 10-06-2006 at 04:55 PM..
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