WTF..its coming off?? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Sara504 · 08-09-2012, 06:18 PM

Took my plate off again today and as I was kneeling down putting in the screws I looked up and noticed this. Its only on the right side on the back of the spoiler. The left side is on there pretty solid and so is the entire front. I tugged pretty hard and it didnt move a bit.

Should I be concerned??

**disclaimer filthy car**

Tyso335 · 08-09-2012, 06:20 PM

is that just stuck on with 3m tape?

kudos · 08-09-2012, 06:22 PM

Did you use the double sided tape that came already on it? You will most likely want to get stronger stuff from Home Depot or some betalink. I had to re-tape mine on each corner with stronger stuff. It hasnt moved since.

Sara504 · 08-09-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyso335

is that just stuck on with 3m tape?

Yeah..what should I use instead?

JDane07 · 08-09-2012, 06:22 PM

3M tape does that occasionally. You should use something a little more permanent *epoxy* if you don't like the slight lifting.

kudos · 08-09-2012, 06:24 PM

Also, did you not keep pressure on it with painters tape for a few hours? Pressure is KEY to getting a spoiler to stay.

~XxTeexX~ · 08-09-2012, 06:24 PM

Thats a huge gap, ya i would have diffuser naaao son do it again. what where you wearing when you noticed the gap?

N55 · 08-09-2012, 06:24 PM

Get the adhesion kit from tischer.

Here is the link, the part number should be in the description. (Double check part number to make sure it's the right one)

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Tyso335 · 08-09-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Yeah..what should I use instead?

i thought that tape should be fine because thats what they normally use at BMW , try a stronger tape if that doesnt work you could try tiger seal, but you wont ever be taking it off again if you use that haha

N55 · 08-09-2012, 06:26 PM

BTW apply even pressure on it for a few hours to get a nice bond. (I read up on it since this is my next mod.)

Sara504 · 08-09-2012, 06:27 PM

It has rained everyday since I put it on and has been super humid.. Think that has anything to do with it?

Tyso335 · 08-09-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N55

BTW apply even pressure on it for a few hours to get a nice bond. (I read up on it since this is my next mod.)

yeh this is my next mod to so need to no everything that works and doesnt

RicheyBMW · 08-09-2012, 06:28 PM

This is why I messaged you about it! Anyway, I think 3M tape is fine, it's some strong stuff and there's a lot of members here with 3M on their performance spoiler. It just depends on how it's put on. From your previous post when you took a pic of it underneath with that slim strip of 3M tape, was that all that was used? Cause you'll definitely need more than that.

Tyso335 · 08-09-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

It has rained everyday since I put it on and has been super humid.. Think that has anything to do with it?

if waters got to it before its set properly and the heat will make it wrap n melt the glue and not stick.....

Hunter51092 · 08-09-2012, 06:29 PM

same thing happened with my airduct..tape is showing like that but it wont come off

Sara504 · 08-09-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyso335

if waters got to it before its set properly and the heat will make it wrap n melt the glue and not stick.....

Eff.... I washed my car after I put it on.

jolette · 08-09-2012, 06:30 PM

I just did mine last week, The trick is to use an adhesion promoter. Then it has to sit for a few hours with pressure on it and avoid direct sunlight (heat) for a few days. That is definately not something you want falling off.

http://www.repaintsupply.com/prod_im...lowup/6396.jpg

kudos · 08-09-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sara504

It has rained everyday since I put it on and has been super humid.. Think that has anything to do with it?

Yes, but only because you didn't push it down enough and let is sit long enough. Most likely you have water under the tape.

Take the spoiler off
Clean the spot where it's going to go with water + vinegar mix (I use more water than vinegar)
dry it
put spoiler back on with 3m tape
use painters tape and apply it so that it's pulling it down onto the car. Use the tape everywhere and don't be cheap.
Take tape off in a few hours and it should be fine.

Sara504 · 08-09-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter51092

same thing happened with my airduct..tape is showing like that but it wont come off

Ok good. Like I said I tugged it about 3 times and it didnt budge but it scared me.

Dr. G · 08-09-2012, 06:30 PM

A couple tips:

1) Don't use one long piece of tape since it has a tendency to shrivel just like yours did.
Add relief cuts all along the length of the spoiler and use shorter pieces of tape.
2) Use some heat when applying and also keep it taped down for a while with painters tape.

It's hard to get it sitting totally flush and flat so there's always a force pulling up against the tape so if it's not fully adhered it will pull the edges off.

If that doesn't work try to rough up the surface of the spoiler to create some ridges for the tape to bite into and maybe even use an adhesion promoter. The tape will stick to your trunk like glue, you just need to make sure the tape can properly adhere to the surface of the spoiler.

frryy · 08-09-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Thats a huge gap, ya i would have diffuser naaao son do it again. what where you wearing when you noticed the gap?

I rarely laugh out loud when I'm in the internets, but bravo sir

Tyso335 · 08-09-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Eff.... I washed my car after I put it on.

oh no major fail...... tbh its proberly bonded enough and wont come off that is strong old stuff just keep an eye on it for few days if it gets worse take it off n start again but keep it DRY

08-09-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
Sara504 ///Miss E92 Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 17,086 iTrader: (5)	WTF..its coming off?? Took my plate off again today and as I was kneeling down putting in the screws I looked up and noticed this. Its only on the right side on the back of the spoiler. The left side is on there pretty solid and so is the entire front. I tugged pretty hard and it didnt move a bit. Should I be concerned?? disclaimer filthy car Attached Images __________________ 2013 335is-Current 2011 335i -Sold 4/13 2006 325i-Sold 7/11 Last edited by Sara504; 08-09-2012 at 06:45 PM.
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08-09-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
kudos Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 450 iTrader: (2)	Did you use the double sided tape that came already on it? You will most likely want to get stronger stuff from Home Depot or some betalink. I had to re-tape mine on each corner with stronger stuff. It hasnt moved since. __________________

08-09-2012, 06:22 PM	#5
JDane07 Major Drives: '06 E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 1,160 iTrader: (2)	3M tape does that occasionally. You should use something a little more permanent epoxy if you don't like the slight lifting. __________________ OEM Mtech \| Eurotek LM \| Performance Exhaust \| ST Coilovers \| MMW Catless Headers \| Orion V4+Blackout \| Blacklines \| CF diffuser, Performance Spoiler, Front splitters \| Other goodies here and there... Coming very soon: AA Tune // Eurobox Recent Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...NE07+vineyards

08-09-2012, 06:24 PM	#6
kudos Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 450 iTrader: (2)	Also, did you not keep pressure on it with painters tape for a few hours? Pressure is KEY to getting a spoiler to stay. __________________

08-09-2012, 06:24 PM	#7
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (0)	Thats a huge gap, ya i would have diffuser naaao son do it again. what where you wearing when you noticed the gap? __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

08-09-2012, 06:20 PM	#2
Tyso335 Captain Drives: E92 335d M Sport....... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: U.K Posts: 791 iTrader: (0)	is that just stuck on with 3m tape?

08-09-2012, 06:24 PM	#8
N55 Major Drives: 2012 335IS E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,133 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 335IS [3.20] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [2.33] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [5.00]	Get the adhesion kit from tischer. Here is the link, the part number should be in the description. (Double check part number to make sure it's the right one) http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 __________________ 2008 335xi E90 Alpine White - Sold - 8/19/10 > 2011 335xi E90 Jet Black - Sold - 6/27/12 > 2012 335IS E92 Crimson Red - Current

08-09-2012, 06:26 PM	#10
N55 Major Drives: 2012 335IS E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,133 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 335IS [3.20] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [2.33] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [5.00]	BTW apply even pressure on it for a few hours to get a nice bond. (I read up on it since this is my next mod.) __________________ 2008 335xi E90 Alpine White - Sold - 8/19/10 > 2011 335xi E90 Jet Black - Sold - 6/27/12 > 2012 335IS E92 Crimson Red - Current

08-09-2012, 06:27 PM	#11
Sara504 ///Miss E92 Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 17,086 iTrader: (5)	It has rained everyday since I put it on and has been super humid.. Think that has anything to do with it? __________________ 2013 335is-Current 2011 335i -Sold 4/13 2006 325i-Sold 7/11

08-09-2012, 06:28 PM	#13
RicheyBMW Lieutenant Drives: '11 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 520 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [4.25]	This is why I messaged you about it! Anyway, I think 3M tape is fine, it's some strong stuff and there's a lot of members here with 3M on their performance spoiler. It just depends on how it's put on. From your previous post when you took a pic of it underneath with that slim strip of 3M tape, was that all that was used? Cause you'll definitely need more than that.

08-09-2012, 06:29 PM	#15
Hunter51092 Major Drives: Bmw Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 1,249 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [0.00]	same thing happened with my airduct..tape is showing like that but it wont come off

08-09-2012, 06:30 PM	#17
jolette Private Drives: '08 e92 ///M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 78 iTrader: (3)	I just did mine last week, The trick is to use an adhesion promoter. Then it has to sit for a few hours with pressure on it and avoid direct sunlight (heat) for a few days. That is definately not something you want falling off. http://www.repaintsupply.com/prod_im...lowup/6396.jpg __________________ '08 e92 ///M3 Meisterschaft GT2 '07 e90 330i 19"x8.5" 19'x10" Axis SUper Hiro/ City Vision Angel Eye's/ 35% all the way around/ M-tech shifter/ and some Carbon goodies!!!!-SOLD!!! '07 e90 335i jb4 G5/ Forge DV's/ Stett CP/ CP-E DC Intake-SOLD!!!

08-09-2012, 06:30 PM	#20
Dr. G Brigadier General Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 4,566 iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [4.30]	A couple tips: 1) Don't use one long piece of tape since it has a tendency to shrivel just like yours did. Add relief cuts all along the length of the spoiler and use shorter pieces of tape. 2) Use some heat when applying and also keep it taped down for a while with painters tape. It's hard to get it sitting totally flush and flat so there's always a force pulling up against the tape so if it's not fully adhered it will pull the edges off. If that doesn't work try to rough up the surface of the spoiler to create some ridges for the tape to bite into and maybe even use an adhesion promoter. The tape will stick to your trunk like glue, you just need to make sure the tape can properly adhere to the surface of the spoiler. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / LED SideMarkers / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators

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