Temperature for Installing CF Spoiler?

overdrivex · 02-20-2016, 06:29 PM

I have a carbon fiber spoiler waiting to be installed on my E92. I'm planning on using the 3M Adhesive Tape, but on the back of the tape it says to use in temperatures 65 degrees fahrenheit or above. Is it necessary for the outside air temperature to be around this for the tape to adhere at maximum strength and to work properly? If so, it seems like the spoiler won't be going on until late Spring.

wdeerfield · 02-20-2016, 06:41 PM

Yes. I would wait if I were you or use a hair dryer to heat the bonding surfaces if you can't wait

overdrivex · 02-20-2016, 08:10 PM

Okay thanks! Im going to wait to be safe then...I want to do this right.

Fundguy1 · 02-20-2016, 08:23 PM

Find a heated garage and let it sit overnight.

overdrivex · 02-20-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Find a heated garage and let it sit overnight.

I wish I could...everyone I know doesn't have a heated garage.

Guess I'll just have to be patient for now.

02-20-2016, 06:29 PM	#1
overdrivex First Lieutenant 96 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2001 Miata, 2006 Accord Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (0)	Temperature for Installing CF Spoiler? I have a carbon fiber spoiler waiting to be installed on my E92. I'm planning on using the 3M Adhesive Tape, but on the back of the tape it says to use in temperatures 65 degrees fahrenheit or above. Is it necessary for the outside air temperature to be around this for the tape to adhere at maximum strength and to work properly? If so, it seems like the spoiler won't be going on until late Spring.
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2847 Rep 7,766 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	Yes. I would wait if I were you or use a hair dryer to heat the bonding surfaces if you can't wait __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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overdrivex First Lieutenant 96 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2001 Miata, 2006 Accord Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (0)	Okay thanks! Im going to wait to be safe then...I want to do this right.
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02-20-2016, 08:23 PM	#4
Fundguy1 Major General 2043 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Find a heated garage and let it sit overnight.
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