How do I take down a aero lip with 3M tape?

Jonsiu · 10-28-2009, 07:27 AM

Hi guys, recently due to some personal issue I decide to take off my aero lip but I don't know how. I used 3m tape and I am afraid that the tape will rip off the OEM paint~ And I notice my replica aero lip's interior is pretty rough like paper mache~ unlike the OEM aero lip.. so my concern is how to take off the aero lip, will the tape damage my paint, and would the rough surface of the replica lip scratch my paint?

james426 · 10-28-2009, 08:30 AM

I saw a video of a guy taking off his spoiler that had 3M tape sticking it to his bimmer.... His method was to use a micro-fibre cloth and just pull/slide it between the body and the piece and it should pop right off. After that he just used his fingers to rub/roll the glue from the 3M tape off. Lastly buff/cleaned the area. I think it would be a similar procedure for you but I'm not 100% sure.

SV Concepts III · 10-28-2009, 12:35 PM

Use fishing wire or floss to wedge between the paint and 3M tape. You can then use goo gone to get rid of the sticky residue. I suggest cleaning and rewaxing that area after doing this.

choicez · 10-28-2009, 12:57 PM

I sprayed a lot of Windex or window cleaning solution on the 3M tape and it eventually lubricated itself between the bumper and tape. And then use the steps mentioned above.

E92-Lighting · 10-28-2009, 02:10 PM

dental floss, heat gun and goo gone, this should be the easiest way

roho3323 · 10-30-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

dental floss, heat gun and goo gone, this should be the easiest way

+1...

longtran · 10-30-2009, 02:17 PM

dental floss and fishing wire will scratch your bumper. park it in the sun for a couple hours and then just pull it off. either that or heat up the areas with a hair dryer, heat gun can do damage if you do not know what you are doing, and pull it off areas at a time.

LACSTER · 10-30-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

dental floss and fishing wire will scratch your bumper. park it in the sun for a couple hours and then just pull it off. either that or heat up the areas with a hair dryer, heat gun can do damage if you do not know what you are doing, and pull it off areas at a time.

yep I just pulled it off slowly then removed the 3m tape from the bumper with goo gone

SES_D · 10-30-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

dental floss and fishing wire will scratch your bumper. park it in the sun for a couple hours and then just pull it off. either that or heat up the areas with a hair dryer, heat gun can do damage if you do not know what you are doing, and pull it off areas at a time.

+1 just pull

Dan335i · 10-30-2009, 11:24 PM

Just a heat gun should do it with no problems at all.Just take your time and dont go nuts on the heat.

ZuerstBMW · 10-30-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

dental floss and fishing wire will scratch your bumper.

+1 from experience, it will scratch the paint.

Jonsiu · 10-31-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

+1 from experience, it will scratch the paint.

alright what would be the other solution? if i use a heat gun how should i use it? and heat it where?

thanks

perrymaxima · 10-31-2009, 02:15 PM

I wouldn't use a heat gun that's just too much heat concentrated on plastic/paint your chances of bubbling up the paint will be pretty high. Stick with a blow dryer and goo gone. Spray the goo gone in the cracks between your bumper and the 3M tape and just let it sit for 10 minutes then use the blow dryer with one hand and pry the lip with the other hand or just get someone to hold the dryer over the area that you are pulling. If you remember where you stuck the double sided tape tackle the job in that order. Pretty easy.

dave909n · 10-31-2009, 10:00 PM

spray goo-gone or wd-40 (that's what we used and it worked perfectly) and let it sit in the sun for about 5 min. Start prying off the tape and spray more on the tape as needed. The goo-gone & wd-40 will eat up the adhesive and the lip will come right off without any damage to the paint. Then just wash & wax clean afterwards.

samchoi604 · 11-01-2009, 12:57 AM

considering how hard it is to take off the aero lip from 3M tape.. is it even necessary to use the bolts?

BayMoWe335 · 11-01-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

considering how hard it is to take off the aero lip from 3M tape.. is it even necessary to use the bolts?

Good question.

scottp999 · 11-03-2009, 08:56 AM

I was able to get a rear spoiler off by just pulling on it. The car sat in the sun all day on a 90 degree day. I never was a big fan of the spoiler, but I was not sure how to get it off easily. I just decided to pull up after it had been outside all day and it did not take too much effort.

I would use a heat gun where you think the tape is behind the aero lip. Should come off.

10-28-2009, 07:27 AM	#1
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james426 Private 21 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2009 323i Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	I saw a video of a guy taking off his spoiler that had 3M tape sticking it to his bimmer.... His method was to use a micro-fibre cloth and just pull/slide it between the body and the piece and it should pop right off. After that he just used his fingers to rub/roll the glue from the 3M tape off. Lastly buff/cleaned the area. I think it would be a similar procedure for you but I'm not 100% sure.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Use fishing wire or floss to wedge between the paint and 3M tape. You can then use goo gone to get rid of the sticky residue. I suggest cleaning and rewaxing that area after doing this.
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choicez Major 276 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: May 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (15)	I sprayed a lot of Windex or window cleaning solution on the 3M tape and it eventually lubricated itself between the bumper and tape. And then use the steps mentioned above.
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longtran Lieutenant General 1497 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	dental floss and fishing wire will scratch your bumper. park it in the sun for a couple hours and then just pull it off. either that or heat up the areas with a hair dryer, heat gun can do damage if you do not know what you are doing, and pull it off areas at a time.
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	Just a heat gun should do it with no problems at all.Just take your time and dont go nuts on the heat.
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perrymaxima Lieutenant 27 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	I wouldn't use a heat gun that's just too much heat concentrated on plastic/paint your chances of bubbling up the paint will be pretty high. Stick with a blow dryer and goo gone. Spray the goo gone in the cracks between your bumper and the 3M tape and just let it sit for 10 minutes then use the blow dryer with one hand and pry the lip with the other hand or just get someone to hold the dryer over the area that you are pulling. If you remember where you stuck the double sided tape tackle the job in that order. Pretty easy.
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dave909n Enlisted Member 3 Rep 41 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	spray goo-gone or wd-40 (that's what we used and it worked perfectly) and let it sit in the sun for about 5 min. Start prying off the tape and spray more on the tape as needed. The goo-gone & wd-40 will eat up the adhesive and the lip will come right off without any damage to the paint. Then just wash & wax clean afterwards.
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samchoi604 Colonel 64 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	considering how hard it is to take off the aero lip from 3M tape.. is it even necessary to use the bolts?
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scottp999 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	I was able to get a rear spoiler off by just pulling on it. The car sat in the sun all day on a 90 degree day. I never was a big fan of the spoiler, but I was not sure how to get it off easily. I just decided to pull up after it had been outside all day and it did not take too much effort. I would use a heat gun where you think the tape is behind the aero lip. Should come off.
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