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Can you install OEM M Perf Carbon Spoiler with 3M tape?
I see that it appear to require betalink, and I see that it really don't sit on the top of the trunk like previous spoilers, moreso on the side, that being said, I would still like to avoid the betalink if possible since the car is a lease, and I don't want to give back a free M Perf spoiler with the car.
Has anyone here attached the OEM spoiler using 3M tape, can it be done safely? I'd tend to think it should be possible, but I'd rather not make the assumption.
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I installed mine (non carbon oem M performance) with 3m tape. It worked out just fine. Like you, I would avoid, betalink at all costs - that is some really nasty stuff. I did buy my own 3m tape - heavy duty automotive double sided Hope this helps |
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Thank you for the reply, but the non-carbon can be installed easily without beta link because of where it sits, the carbon one is a bit different, which is why I have been told it requires it whereas the other one doesn't.
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ps-I've since moved on to a different rear spoiler (also doing just fine with 3m tape) Again betalink is so nasty I hope you find a way to avoid it. Either way looking forward to seeing your results |
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I also installed my CF M Performance spoiler with 3M VHB double sided tape. Two things to note:
1. Only use 3M VHB double sided tape (if ordering from Amazon you will need to verify the product received is authentic and made in the USA - discovered this the hard way) 2. Ensure you utilize 3M adhesion promoter along with the VHB tape Other than that everything else is pretty straightforward. |
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3M Scotch 5952 VHB Tape: 1/2 in.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BT0A6MG...p_mob_ap_share 3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLY78N0...p_mob_ap_share 3M 6396 Adhesion Promoter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B3I1JR6...p_mob_ap_share I've never utilized adhesion promoter previously but I can say without contest how well it actually works - I personally would not complete another project such as this without the use of this product. |
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VHB comparison chart - https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/...oduct-info.pdf |
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All set. Very easy.
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Somehow, on the left side, about 1 inch in from the end, 3 inches of the tape just disappeared. I have no idea how there's this 3 inch gap where you can shove in a very small zip tie and it just goes all the way in I have zero clue how this happened. I applied the tape as one long, single piece. My only guess is somehow it got stuck to something while I was setting it that pulled it back. It really is a true mystery, but that spoiler wasn't coming back off after using VHB and Adhesion Promoter. I managed to use a plastic razor to "shove" some more tape in the gap to close it. Truly mind blowing and I almost wanted to take it off just to see where this 3 inches of tape could have possibly even gone, but we both know that would be a nightmare.
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What did you use? Funny I was considering doing the exact same thing. I think it can't hurt to do that anyway possibly. The edge fills with gunk and dirt easily.
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I used a good quality weatherproof exterior/interior clear silicone from Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Advan...8;gclsrc=aw.ds). Once installed I allowed 24hrs for the silicone to fully cure before driving. |
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