Front lip coming off

Paradise bimmer · 07-13-2010, 06:18 PM

I just purchased a used 07 335i and noticed that the front lip is separating a bit on both the right and left front corners. I've read a bit that 3M automotive tape is used on installation, but I can't find any at local stores. The only thing I have found is 3M indoor/outdoor tape that claims it is permanent. I'm looking for any suggestions on how to correct. Not sure if taking it to a body shop is the cheapest/best way to fix without screwing it up. Thanks.

Paradise bimmer · 07-13-2010, 07:24 PM

Thanks. I have some 3M indoor/outdoor mounting tape (only one that I found with red backing). Like I said it said it was permanent, so I was a bit hesitant to use it. Plus from what I read, it sounded like there may have been a automotive specific 3M tape.

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 07-13-2010, 09:22 PM

Make sure to prep the area with alcohol before applying the heavy duty 3M tape

BMWjames · 07-14-2010, 10:44 AM

This is the kind you want to buy...

E92-Lighting · 07-14-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWjames

This is the kind you want to buy...

+1. one added thing to do is to prep the area to be worked on with alcohol

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Paradise bimmer Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Front lip coming off - fix? I just purchased a used 07 335i and noticed that the front lip is separating a bit on both the right and left front corners. I've read a bit that 3M automotive tape is used on installation, but I can't find any at local stores. The only thing I have found is 3M indoor/outdoor tape that claims it is permanent. I'm looking for any suggestions on how to correct. Not sure if taking it to a body shop is the cheapest/best way to fix without screwing it up. Thanks.
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Paradise bimmer Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I have some 3M indoor/outdoor mounting tape (only one that I found with red backing). Like I said it said it was permanent, so I was a bit hesitant to use it. Plus from what I read, it sounded like there may have been a automotive specific 3M tape.
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