Is double sided tape needed for aero lip install?

Lotus99 · 07-23-2009, 01:50 PM

I believe to install the OEM aero lip I need to use double sided 3M tape, right?

Is it something I can get from the dealer (assuming they carry it) and if so, anyone got the part number for it and cost?

Thanks! I don't want to order it from the internet hopefully as I want to install the lip next week.

PS The official instructions call for applying this special glue all over. I'm guessing most people skip that and go for this double sided tape instead?

Which spots did you apply the tape to?

shark330i · 07-23-2009, 03:52 PM

The 'special' glue is beta link....it's pretty permanent! I think it may be a bit difficult to work with also. For attachment of aero lips, spoilers, and roof spoilers, many of us simply use the 3M double sided tape designed for exterior automotive applications. It's gray and has a RED backing. I've never had any issues with its adhesion. I've used it to install both of my roof spoiler on my BMWs. It is as permanent as you can get without using the beta link.

Lotus99 · 07-23-2009, 04:06 PM

Cool. Tape might be the better option then especially if one decides to part out the car later, it sounds like. Did you put the tape all over yours, or just on a few spots (and if so, do you recall where?)

Darth335 · 07-23-2009, 04:15 PM

It is easy to install. Use the 4 screws on the bottom, and then use 3m tape around all the edges. I used a bunch of tape and went a bit overkill, but that thing does not move at all!

Easy and takes like 20-30 min.

iheartsole · 07-23-2009, 04:17 PM

yes, and the bottom screws

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Lotus99 Colonel 645 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: 19 M2C & 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Is double sided tape needed for aero lip install? I believe to install the OEM aero lip I need to use double sided 3M tape, right? Is it something I can get from the dealer (assuming they carry it) and if so, anyone got the part number for it and cost? Thanks! I don't want to order it from the internet hopefully as I want to install the lip next week. PS The official instructions call for applying this special glue all over. I'm guessing most people skip that and go for this double sided tape instead? Which spots did you apply the tape to? Last edited by Lotus99; 07-23-2009 at 03:26 PM..
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shark330i Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2008 335i; Jet Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bradenton, fl iTrader: (1)	The 'special' glue is beta link....it's pretty permanent! I think it may be a bit difficult to work with also. For attachment of aero lips, spoilers, and roof spoilers, many of us simply use the 3M double sided tape designed for exterior automotive applications. It's gray and has a RED backing. I've never had any issues with its adhesion. I've used it to install both of my roof spoiler on my BMWs. It is as permanent as you can get without using the beta link.
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Lotus99 Colonel 645 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: 19 M2C & 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Cool. Tape might be the better option then especially if one decides to part out the car later, it sounds like. Did you put the tape all over yours, or just on a few spots (and if so, do you recall where?)
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Darth335 Captain 69 Rep 702 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (16)	It is easy to install. Use the 4 screws on the bottom, and then use 3m tape around all the edges. I used a bunch of tape and went a bit overkill, but that thing does not move at all! Easy and takes like 20-30 min.
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	yes, and the bottom screws
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