SOS!!!

mJ335 · 09-15-2007, 03:16 PM

Hi guys..
got a little problem when I was installing the OEM rear spoilers..
I was following the DIY step by step instructions on installing it..
but it seems like the spoiler is slightly shifted like 1 millimeter to the right

SO... the right edge of the spoiler was sticking out more than the left..
THEN.. I added more beta glue on the right edge, double clamped it so that hopefully it will stay there, and went to sleep.

the next day.........

The edge of the right side thankfully stuck together.. but the damn freakin CLAMPS made a nasty huge paint chip!!!

Is there any way I can fix this?? will touch up paint do the job?? I didn't even consider going to the dealership to have it fixed, because he almost had me buy the betaglue kit for 26 dollars.. :mad: Thanks to this forum, after arguing with the parts guy, I saved like 14 dollars lol. Anyways...

ejazbmw · 09-15-2007, 03:20 PM

did you put a towel between the clamp and the spoiler?

mJ335 · 09-15-2007, 03:25 PM

I put one layer of microfiber towel.. seems like overnight, those two clamps got loose and kind of twisted around smearing the paint

The two clamps were lying on my driveway when I came to see it early in the morning......

LKNDC · 09-15-2007, 03:57 PM

Got pic of the damage maybe from there we can give you a better opinion. But from teh sound of it you migh tbe able to get touch up paint he best i sto stop by a paint shop and see what they say if its that bad.

mJ335 · 09-16-2007, 04:16 AM

Here is the pic...
I really can't tell from far away..
But when I get close to it..

LKNDC · 09-16-2007, 04:59 AM

Touch up paint will do the trick.

DrGP · 09-16-2007, 10:45 AM

This is just one of the reasons to just use the 3M tape. I guess you can't convince some that the Betalink is not necessary. I would not want to experiment with it on my car. If you have experience using it OK. But for a first timer, BE CAREFUL.

mJ335 · 09-16-2007, 02:50 PM

Yeah.. and I first bought the 3M tape but changed my mind in the end

Hope this be an example too everybody that is installing mods with beta glue for the first time.........

LKNDC · 09-16-2007, 03:02 PM

Yeah I wouldn't of used beta for that spoiler just 3m.

mJ335 · 09-16-2007, 03:25 PM

Hmm guys, do u think Quixx scratch remover might actually do the trick?? It doesn't seem that deep of a scratch...

ejazbmw · 09-16-2007, 06:33 PM

I think touch up paint is in order for this one sorry, its not a big deal though

09-15-2007, 03:16 PM	#1
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 142 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	SOS!!! Hi guys.. got a little problem when I was installing the OEM rear spoilers.. I was following the DIY step by step instructions on installing it.. but it seems like the spoiler is slightly shifted like 1 millimeter to the right SO... the right edge of the spoiler was sticking out more than the left.. THEN.. I added more beta glue on the right edge, double clamped it so that hopefully it will stay there, and went to sleep. the next day......... The edge of the right side thankfully stuck together.. but the damn freakin CLAMPS made a nasty huge paint chip!!! Is there any way I can fix this?? will touch up paint do the job?? I didn't even consider going to the dealership to have it fixed, because he almost had me buy the betaglue kit for 26 dollars.. :mad: Thanks to this forum, after arguing with the parts guy, I saved like 14 dollars lol. Anyways... __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
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ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	did you put a towel between the clamp and the spoiler?
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09-15-2007, 03:25 PM	#3
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 142 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	I put one layer of microfiber towel.. seems like overnight, those two clamps got loose and kind of twisted around smearing the paint The two clamps were lying on my driveway when I came to see it early in the morning...... __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
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09-15-2007, 03:57 PM	#4
LKNDC Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 260 Posts Drives: F06 640i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Got pic of the damage maybe from there we can give you a better opinion. But from teh sound of it you migh tbe able to get touch up paint he best i sto stop by a paint shop and see what they say if its that bad.
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mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 142 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Here is the pic... I really can't tell from far away.. But when I get close to it.. Attached Images __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
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09-16-2007, 04:59 AM	#6
LKNDC Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 260 Posts Drives: F06 640i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Touch up paint will do the trick.
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09-16-2007, 10:45 AM	#7
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 144 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	This is just one of the reasons to just use the 3M tape. I guess you can't convince some that the Betalink is not necessary. I would not want to experiment with it on my car. If you have experience using it OK. But for a first timer, BE CAREFUL.
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09-16-2007, 02:50 PM	#8
mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 142 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Yeah.. and I first bought the 3M tape but changed my mind in the end Hope this be an example too everybody that is installing mods with beta glue for the first time......... __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
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09-16-2007, 03:02 PM	#9
LKNDC Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 260 Posts Drives: F06 640i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Yeah I wouldn't of used beta for that spoiler just 3m.
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mJ335 Amateur Post Whore 142 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 07 E90 SparkLiN G. 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SocaL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Hmm guys, do u think Quixx scratch remover might actually do the trick?? It doesn't seem that deep of a scratch... __________________ Go WiTh ThE FLoW. \|BL\|RS\|PIAA\|CFE\|CFMC\|SSM\|CFG\|CFDP\|ABG\|M6\|AFE\|MTECH \|RPI\|JB+\|CSLT\|KWSC\|
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09-16-2007, 06:33 PM	#11
ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	I think touch up paint is in order for this one sorry, its not a big deal though
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