Am I doing this right? spoiler help

Rob13567 · 03-02-2015, 03:58 PM

So I am installing a ebay high kick performance spoiler replica, and I don't think the sent enough tape or did I tape it wrong. also is a chemical guys blue or orange pad better for polishing with a Dual action buffer? help please

e92_boost · 03-02-2015, 04:47 PM

Any updates and which seller as im interested in one as well

ARDREAMS · 03-02-2015, 05:09 PM

Your putting it to close to the edge which will leave a gap. Just put it about 3/4 of an inch away from the edge and two inches away from the corners. But that's more than enough. Good luck

Rob13567 · 03-02-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_boost

Any updates and which seller as im interested in one as well

bulbexpert on ebay

Rob13567 · 03-02-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ARDREAMS

Your putting it to close to the edge which will leave a gap. Just put it about 3/4 of an inch away from the edge and two inches away from the corners. But that's more than enough. Good luck

So I should redo it? I figured the closer to the edge, less gap?

Don N. · 03-02-2015, 05:31 PM

Those pieces typically don't have the best tolerances/dimensions, so you need to place it on the trunk lid and see what areas are actually contacting the surface of the trunk and which ones aren't. You can put as much tape on there as you want, but if it is not touching the trunk, there might as well be nothing there.

-Don

ARDREAMS · 03-02-2015, 06:01 PM

Yea, i did the same thing and put tape everywhere and it left gaps. So just put one long tape down the middle and some stripe on the back corner and you would be good. Just let it cure to sick on your car I had mine on there for about 6 months and i used less tape then that.

jwilliams · 03-02-2015, 07:05 PM

Putting the tape that close to the edge will make the tape visible when installed.

cpie168 · 03-03-2015, 10:58 AM

Subscribed.

Sha · 03-03-2015, 11:21 AM

Any news how it looks mounted? Also couldnt find the vendor, could you pm me the direct link to the item?

TheYuriPanda · 03-03-2015, 11:31 AM

Throw that tape out now.. Take it off and trash it. Go to the store get some 20lb 3m tape.

2DoorScorE92 · 03-03-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sha

Any news how it looks mounted? Also couldnt find the vendor, could you pm me the direct link to the item?

Here's mine

2DoorScorE92 · 03-03-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sha

Any news how it looks mounted? Also couldnt find the vendor, could you pm me the direct link to the item?

Check out oem.thing on eBay. Matched apline white perfect and it is a solid piece

2DoorScorE92 · 03-03-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob13567

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Originally Posted by e92_boost

Any updates and which seller as im interested in one as well

bulbexpert on ebay

Oem.thing on eBay 93 painted and shipped

Rob13567 · 03-04-2015, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sha

Any news how it looks mounted? Also couldnt find the vendor, could you pm me the direct link to the item?

Sorry couldn't put it on yet until temp is at 65degrees and sunny, its in the 40s and rainy. will have to wait till the weekend.

Here's some pic of it being held with painters tape, when I bought mine there was only two left can't find the vendor either sorry.

Rob13567 · 03-17-2015, 05:27 PM

Update: finally a dry warm week and I have put the spoiler on, bad news is that fitment on the end of the spoiler tips is bad I tried putting stacks of bricks on microfiber towels to press it down for 3 days. I t didn't work, so now thinking about purchasing the oem performance spoiler next year

1chanc3 · 03-17-2015, 06:10 PM

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Update: finally a dry warm week and I have put the spoiler on, bad news is that fitment on the end of the spoiler tips is bad I tried putting stacks of bricks on microfiber towels to press it down for 3 days. I t didn't work, so now thinking about purchasing the oem performance spoiler next year

Wow thats terrrrrrible fitment. I've had two bought from ebay before and they were spot on in fitment. You sure you bought it for the right model? lol

Rob13567 · 03-17-2015, 07:45 PM

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Wow thats terrrrrrible fitment. I've had two bought from ebay before and they were spot on in fitment. You sure you bought it for the right model? lol

yes, 29 sold
so I thought it would be good

neverdone · 03-17-2015, 08:23 PM

Are you sure it's not too far back? It looks as if you pull it forward, it will probably fit.

Rob13567 · 03-17-2015, 08:31 PM

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Are you sure it's not too far back? It looks as if you pull it forward, it will probably fit.

That's the most I could push it forward.

1chanc3 · 03-17-2015, 09:12 PM

Get a refund or tell him to send you a new one. I had no problem with my vendor (from TW) sending me a new one after mine had some bubbling issues.

Rob13567 · 03-18-2015, 06:38 AM

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Get a refund or tell him to send you a new one. I had no problem with my vendor (from TW) sending me a new one after mine had some bubbling issues.

I'll try that if not oem performance spoiler, thanks!

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ARDREAMS New Member 7 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Your putting it to close to the edge which will leave a gap. Just put it about 3/4 of an inch away from the edge and two inches away from the corners. But that's more than enough. Good luck
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Don N. Brigadier General 181 Rep 3,393 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2014 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Those pieces typically don't have the best tolerances/dimensions, so you need to place it on the trunk lid and see what areas are actually contacting the surface of the trunk and which ones aren't. You can put as much tape on there as you want, but if it is not touching the trunk, there might as well be nothing there. -Don
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ARDREAMS New Member 7 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Yea, i did the same thing and put tape everywhere and it left gaps. So just put one long tape down the middle and some stripe on the back corner and you would be good. Just let it cure to sick on your car I had mine on there for about 6 months and i used less tape then that.
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Rob13567 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS NGM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 chevrolet camaro [0.00]	Update: finally a dry warm week and I have put the spoiler on, bad news is that fitment on the end of the spoiler tips is bad I tried putting stacks of bricks on microfiber towels to press it down for 3 days. I t didn't work, so now thinking about purchasing the oem performance spoiler next year Attached Images
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