"If" one was to install an M3 rear Spoiler..would

E90 Autosport · 06-02-2009, 10:07 PM

I like it flush for sure.

Lowcruzr · 06-02-2009, 11:00 PM

This thread came at a great time as my M3 spoiler is arriving this week, woohoo!! My question is simple, what surface prep did you guys do to the trunk before attaching the spoiler? Alcohol wipe? Degreaser? Nothing?

BillLee · 06-03-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowcruzr

This thread came at a great time as my M3 spoiler is arriving this week, woohoo!! My question is simple, what surface prep did you guys do to the trunk before attaching the spoiler? Alcohol wipe? Degreaser? Nothing?

cleaned it, then sprayed some windex

BillLee · 06-03-2009, 12:17 AM

i had it flush on mine.

ZuerstBMW · 06-03-2009, 12:36 AM

M3 spoiler sits 1/4 from edge on real M3

GregL · 06-03-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowcruzr

This thread came at a great time as my M3 spoiler is arriving this week, woohoo!! My question is simple, what surface prep did you guys do to the trunk before attaching the spoiler? Alcohol wipe? Degreaser? Nothing?

Dishwashing liquid.

Craig@SupremePower · 06-03-2009, 01:27 AM

Lil spacing but not much on those we've installed...

Lowcruzr · 06-03-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

cleaned it, then sprayed some windex

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Originally Posted by GregL

Dishwashing liquid.

Thanks guys!!

togatown · 06-04-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

cleaned it, then sprayed some windex

I asked George at Detailed Image about prepping to mount mine and this was his reply:

For maximum bondage with an adhesive, you'll want to remove any layers
of sealant or wax on the areas that the spoiler will mount to. The best
way to do this is to clay the surface to remove any surface
contamination and then follow up with some isopropyl alcohol and water.
This will properly prep your paint for the installation of the spoiler.
After it is installed, go back and reprotect the paint.

DrGP · 06-07-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dave335eye

I asked George at Detailed Image about prepping to mount mine and this was his reply:

For maximum bondage with an adhesive, you'll want to remove any layers
of sealant or wax on the areas that the spoiler will mount to. The best
way to do this is to clay the surface to remove any surface
contamination and then follow up with some isopropyl alcohol and water.
This will properly prep your paint for the installation of the spoiler.
After it is installed, go back and reprotect the paint.

Not sure the clay bar is necessary, (never done that with any of mine) but it won't hurt. But good advice. Alcohol is key to removing any sealant or protectant.

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