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      05-06-2018, 08:46 PM   #1
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335i 2009 front splitter removal

Hi,

Does anyone know how the OEM front splitters are attached? I have a very damaged splitter that I would like to remove but do not want to damage the bumper. Hoping heat gun or some product can be used to break down the glue (assuming they are glued).

Splitter came on the car as part of M Sport kit.

Thanks in advance.

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      05-07-2018, 01:28 AM   #2
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Hi,

Does anyone know how the OEM front splitters are attached? I have a very damaged splitter that I would like to remove but do not want to damage the bumper. Hoping heat gun or some product can be used to break down the glue (assuming they are glued).

Splitter came on the car as part of M Sport kit.

Thanks in advance.

Daniel
Can you post some pics please
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      05-07-2018, 11:57 PM   #3
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Hi,

Pics attached.

Thanks.
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I see what you mean
That is a mess
I'm guessing these are glued or double sided taped in place
Not sure how you can get them off without damaging the paint underneath
Buy a replacement set before removing the old ones
At least you can hide any damage under the new splitters

Otherwise a great excuse to upgrade to M3 rep or M1 front end
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      05-09-2018, 08:25 AM   #5
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Hi,

Pics attached.

Thanks.
Use a heat gun but be very careful not to apply to much heat
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      05-09-2018, 08:32 AM   #6
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If they were installed by BMW they most likely used Betalink.... Not easy to remove but having your splitters already damaged makes it easier for you. Be gentle, use a plastic scraper and some heat to soften it a bit prior to trying to remove it. Take your time or you will pull the paint from the bumper.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I'll get the heat gun out this weekend and go softly softly

Like you say, they already wasted so it can't get much worse.

Cheers,
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Thanks for the advice guys. I'll get the heat gun out this weekend and go softly softly

Like you say, they already wasted so it can't get much worse.

Cheers,
Daniel
I agree, you may want to remove them piece by piece.
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I envy one that has pdc in front msport bumper
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I envy one that has pdc in front msport bumper
It can be retrofitted.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577851
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Ehh too much work. I will prolly rarely use it
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