What to use to put on E92 OEM front lip spoiler

roccob1123 · 01-15-2013, 04:21 PM

Hey guys quick question, just got the OEM front lip spoiler off of eBay for my 07 e92. I was wondering what was the best way to put it on. They gave me a couple of screws but I heard about using the 3m tape or some sort of glue for the car. What would you guys recommend, I won't be removing it any time soon, so once it is on its on to stay.

Thanks in advance

EJ_3 · 01-15-2013, 04:27 PM

Definitely 3M double-sided tape and the screws on the bottom of the bumper is all that's needed. No glue is needed at all.

roccob1123 · 01-15-2013, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the quick reply will the front lip still sit flush if the 3m tape is used? I'm afraid it will stick out from the factory bumper I just want a clean professional look.

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 01-15-2013, 04:33 PM

3m double sided tape and screws should be enough.
http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-3M-.../dp/B006QYB3JG

ChasVS · 01-15-2013, 06:12 PM

3M tape is what the factory uses. It won't stick out if you do it correctly.

Wolf 335 · 01-15-2013, 07:00 PM

If you are refering to the mtech bumper lip, from the factory it comes glued on with this insane glue. You can buy it from the dealer and its expensive.

It you use 3M tape its very tricky to put on the lip. Its kind of a one time shot thing.
Definitely a two person job. And yes it will raise it up especially when looking from the side where it meets the bumper right in front of the wheel.
Personally i used the 3M tape, it holds up pretty good. Glue would have been better tho

If you use the dealer glue you get a bit of time to adjsut and align all the spots and everything will be flush. One downside with the glue is you will never ever be able to take the lip off.

roccob1123 · 01-15-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

If you are refering to the mtech bumper lip, from the factory it comes glued on with this insane glue. You can buy it from the dealer and its expensive.

It you use 3M tape its very tricky to put on the lip. Its kind of a one time shot thing.
Definitely a two person job. And yes it will raise it up especially when looking from the side where it meets the bumper right in front of the wheel.
Personally i used the 3M tape, it holds up pretty good. Glue would have been better tho

If you use the dealer glue you get a bit of time to adjsut and align all the spots and everything will be flush. One downside with the glue is you will never ever be able to take the lip off.

Thanks everyone for the input, thats exactly what I was thinking. I believe it would stick out in the corners too. Thanks for the link to the 3m tape, still debating what to do. Below is the link to the glue I would buy which is BMW made as well as specifically for what I am trying to accomplish.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/8269...aign=postreply

Karrion28 · 01-15-2013, 08:49 PM

Here is a video to help with installation.

If your lip is made of polyurethane it will most likely have some areas where it's not flush with the bumper. Just use the 3M double sided tape on those areas and your good to go.

roccob1123 · 01-15-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Karrion28

Here is a video to help with installation.

If your lip is made of polyurethane it will most likely have some areas where it's not flush with the bumper. Just use the 3M double sided tape on those areas and your good to go.

Thanks for the vid, only things is I wont be able to get the car up on the lift and I don't own a jack

. Maybe I can just reach them if I go under I will have to see. Think I will go with the double sided tape.

roccob1123 · 01-27-2013, 05:07 PM

Put it up today with the 3m tape very cold out and the tape had trouble sticking. There are some gaps along the sides and middle. Screws went in just fine looks about 80%. Think I should take it to a body shop and have them put it on right for 30 bucks or buy the beta link adhesive and do it on a sunny day.

Wolf 335 · 01-28-2013, 02:18 AM

I would definitely wait for a warm day. Even heat the tape up a bid with a hair dryer and make sure the bumper is clean.

roccob1123 · 01-30-2013, 03:20 PM

Ya gonna redo it, since its been so cold over on the east coast the tape will not stick. Will have to redo it once the weather gets warmer and I can take out the bumper again and sand the inside a little to make it stick. Ugh pain!

Wolf 335 · 01-30-2013, 07:27 PM

Hey you should consider having it molded to the bumper. Seen a few pic of one molded on and it looks amazing.

roccob1123 · 01-30-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Hey you should consider having it molded to the bumper. Seen a few pic of one molded on and it looks amazing.

Interesting, how is this done? Just take it to a local auto body shop?

Wolf 335 · 01-31-2013, 12:33 AM

I would assume so. Body shop will blend it into the bumper

01-15-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
roccob1123 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	What to use to put on E92 OEM front lip spoiler Hey guys quick question, just got the OEM front lip spoiler off of eBay for my 07 e92. I was wondering what was the best way to put it on. They gave me a couple of screws but I heard about using the 3m tape or some sort of glue for the car. What would you guys recommend, I won't be removing it any time soon, so once it is on its on to stay. Thanks in advance
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roccob1123 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick reply will the front lip still sit flush if the 3m tape is used? I'm afraid it will stick out from the factory bumper I just want a clean professional look.
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Ivan@PYSpeed.com Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,478 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (4)	3m double sided tape and screws should be enough. http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-3M-.../dp/B006QYB3JG
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ChasVS Colonel 41 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	3M tape is what the factory uses. It won't stick out if you do it correctly. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2572 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	If you are refering to the mtech bumper lip, from the factory it comes glued on with this insane glue. You can buy it from the dealer and its expensive. It you use 3M tape its very tricky to put on the lip. Its kind of a one time shot thing. Definitely a two person job. And yes it will raise it up especially when looking from the side where it meets the bumper right in front of the wheel. Personally i used the 3M tape, it holds up pretty good. Glue would have been better tho If you use the dealer glue you get a bit of time to adjsut and align all the spots and everything will be flush. One downside with the glue is you will never ever be able to take the lip off.
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Karrion28 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 07 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0)	Here is a video to help with installation. If your lip is made of polyurethane it will most likely have some areas where it's not flush with the bumper. Just use the 3M double sided tape on those areas and your good to go.
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roccob1123 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Put it up today with the 3m tape very cold out and the tape had trouble sticking. There are some gaps along the sides and middle. Screws went in just fine looks about 80%. Think I should take it to a body shop and have them put it on right for 30 bucks or buy the beta link adhesive and do it on a sunny day.
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Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2572 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I would definitely wait for a warm day. Even heat the tape up a bid with a hair dryer and make sure the bumper is clean.
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roccob1123 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Ya gonna redo it, since its been so cold over on the east coast the tape will not stick. Will have to redo it once the weather gets warmer and I can take out the bumper again and sand the inside a little to make it stick. Ugh pain!
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Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2572 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hey you should consider having it molded to the bumper. Seen a few pic of one molded on and it looks amazing.
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01-31-2013, 12:33 AM	#15
Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2572 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I would assume so. Body shop will blend it into the bumper
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