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      09-19-2018, 09:56 AM   #1
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Adhesive vs 3M Tape

Which do you prefer for spoiler installation ?

Is this useful ---->https://www.amazon.com/3M-38315-Pane...E362CCHZP8XKHA
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      09-19-2018, 09:57 AM   #2
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Use 3m tape that will be a bitch to take off if you ever do
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Use 3m tape that will be a bitch to take off if you ever do
What about the heat and the chance of my spoiler falling off. Its constantly 90+ here daily. Its only a matter of time is what I was told and its already got slight play in it.
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the 3M body tape is really strong. Unless you have a ricer wing I don't think it's going to fall off - prep it properly, remove all wax and clean with alcohol.
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the 3M body tape is really strong. Unless you have a ricer wing I don't think it's going to fall off - prep it properly, remove all wax and clean with alcohol.
Nothing too crazy, Just a high kick spoiler. Basically the M3 CF Spoiler
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Use the 3M tape and prep the area with their adhesion promoter. It won't fall off.
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Use the 3M tape and prep the area with their adhesion promoter. It won't fall off.
Okay thanks for the advice guys I really appreciate it
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I’ve had my m3 spoiler on for a year it’s been in 110 heat and -40 and it’s held up fine with 3m tape
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Don't use adhesion promoter. It's unnecessary and more likely to cause issues if you want to remove. And because these high-kicks can be a pain to install perfectly the first time, there's a good chance you might want to remove / reinstall (I did).

A good 3M double-sided automotive tape works just fine. I park outside in Alabama heat and my high-kick cf isn't going anywhere... trust me.
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Don't use adhesion promoter. It's unnecessary and more likely to cause issues if you want to remove. And because these high-kicks can be a pain to install perfectly the first time, there's a good chance you might want to remove / reinstall (I did).

A good 3M double-sided automotive tape works just fine. I park outside in Alabama heat and my high-kick cf isn't going anywhere... trust me.
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What about the heat and the chance of my spoiler falling off. Its constantly 90+ here daily. Its only a matter of time is what I was told and its already got slight play in it.
I've used 3M for years and I live in FL too. My M3 trunk lip spoiler is still on as solid as it was when new, same with color matched reflectors.
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      09-19-2018, 02:46 PM   #12
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huh? rubber wheel? blisters?
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I never used adhesion promoter and it’s fine it’s up to you I did have to move it after I put it on
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it really depends how good the fit is. if you need to flex the hell out of that sucker to close the gaps, you're going to need adhesion promoter without question.
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I've used 3M for years and I live in FL too. My M3 trunk lip spoiler is still on as solid as it was when new, same with color matched reflectors.
Oh okay, Nice. FL too? Cool things brother, if you ever wanna link pm me. also I know a guy parting out his V8 DCT M3 if your interested
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Use the 3M tape, nothing else is needed unless you want to make a mess. I replaced a cheap lip the previous owner installed with an adhesive and it left quite a mess. He also had a rear window lip that left a strange stain on the glass, very annoying. I used 3M tape to install the M3 CF lip and have had no issues for 18 months. Test fit the lip, use a heat gun to adjust any issues with fit and then use the tape.
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Thanks !
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3M. My CF trunk lip spoiler is on nice and tight even with FL heat.
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