[jm3as]

i have an aero lip that has warped over time from the weather. i want to remove it but looks like it was applied by a very hard almost super glue like adhesive, not 3m double sided. i want to take it off and just put a spoiler lip on it. any ideas on how to remove it without ruining the paint and remove the adhesive as well? or is my front bumper toast?

[GetSomeE92]

3M makes a spray adhesive remover. I would get a can of that, spray it on (get as much under the spoiler as possible) and let it sit in the hot sun (or hit it with a blow dryer/ heat gun) and see if that works. Not sure what they used, but this is worth a shot.

[jm3as]

i wish i lived in florida where i could get some heat on this. i'm really worried about getting it off and totally effing up the paint. is anyone familiar with this type of adhesive? i don't want to risk it and lose my bumper if it's a no go :S

[GetSomeE92]

Originally Posted by jm3as

i wish i lived in florida where i could get some heat on this. i'm really worried about getting it off and totally effing up the paint. is anyone familiar with this type of adhesive? i don't want to risk it and lose my bumper if it's a no go :S

The 3M spray is cheap. Get a can and spray it on one end. Run a heat gun or hair dryer over the area and see if it starts to work. If you see no result, abort.

[jm3as]

ok i'll give that a shot. thanks!

[fdriller9]

They probably used butle or whatever. That stuff is pretty much permanent. Good luck, man. Hope it comes off clean.

[jm3as]

oh man. thats bad news. i'll be taking it to my buddy's body shop tomorrow to have his tech look at it and see if its possible or if i'll need a new bumper in general. ugh.