performance spoiler owners which way better? (3M) or (betalink adhesive)

karma8 · 09-01-2008, 11:19 PM

Hi there guys i just order the performance spoiler, but now i'm wondering which way of installing it would be better? what do u owners think? using the 3M or the betalink adhesive? which way is better?

QJS · 09-02-2008, 12:47 AM

I think its better if u go 3M and a bit of silicon in corners and edges.

CDR_UK · 09-02-2008, 01:13 AM

I went betalink, and it works well - straightforward if you follow the install advice on this forum.
Can't comment on 3M, but I guess that BM proposes betalink for a reason...

QJS · 09-02-2008, 01:14 AM

btw what is betalink adhesive?

Stratos · 09-02-2008, 03:18 AM

If any of you have the original OEM spoiler in black saph, im interested in buying it!

karma8 · 09-02-2008, 04:05 AM

betalink adhesive is a glue like stuff...that sticks yr spolier onto yr car.....ok seems like everyone's going fot betalink adhesive for now....which is wt i'm thinking also...but the only thing is can i still uninstall it inthe future? and if i F up and get some of the on somewhere ells of the car can i remove them?

Carpimp · 09-02-2008, 04:32 AM

I used the Betalink, it worked great.

Trapperj · 09-02-2008, 07:50 AM

I ended up using the goop that Dan sent with the CF spoiler from United BMW. I followed the directions and took my time. My 13 year old daughter helped and it was easy. I taped everything up with blue painters tape before strating and that made clean-up quick and easy. My spoiler is SOILD and feels like its bolted to the car.

Krugar · 09-02-2008, 09:26 AM

I used Betalink. Easy to use and apply. just follow the directions, lets of prep and use the cleaner provided it works good.

Call · 09-02-2008, 10:37 AM

I used the 3M but cut it into small enough sections to cover underneath completely where the spoiler contacts the boot.
The installation is solid and very firm...no issues.

Call

karma8 · 09-02-2008, 05:14 PM

very nice guys......i used 3M on my old car as well...but maybe this time i'll try betalink.....where did u guys buy the betalink at? just from united?

eunosracr · 09-02-2008, 05:24 PM

3M for me. I have used it on all my car spoilers for years without any issues.

TT1351 · 09-02-2008, 09:28 PM

+1 on Betalink. The 3M is just a tad to thick, while it does the trick, it doesn't allow the spoiler to sit as flush, leaving slight gaps, especially noticeable on the ends.

Just my .02 cents.
Fran

Jockey · 09-02-2008, 10:13 PM

3M, worked great

karma8 · 09-03-2008, 04:31 AM

lol dam it i wannan use betalink but i'm kinda lazy.......3M should me much less work...guess i'll have to wait until the spolier come in then i'll see

GQ 135i · 09-03-2008, 08:51 AM

3M FTW

ILMOSTRO · 09-06-2008, 08:47 PM

The Betalink is available from the parts department at your BMW dealer. To answer the question of is it able to be removed...No, it is not able to be removed. It is an epoxy. It chemically breaks down and then bonds the materials. I have used this product one 2 occasions and as far as I can tell, it will not break it's grip.

Hope this helps.

karma8 · 09-06-2008, 11:52 PM

thank you much br3ck.....my spolier are still not in.....so i guess i still got time to think about it..

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09-01-2008, 11:19 PM	#1
karma8 Private First Class 16 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	performance spoiler owners which way better? (3M) or (betalink adhesive) Hi there guys i just order the performance spoiler, but now i'm wondering which way of installing it would be better? what do u owners think? using the 3M or the betalink adhesive? which way is better?
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09-02-2008, 12:47 AM	#2
QJS St8rin' Thru My Rear View 42 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	I think its better if u go 3M and a bit of silicon in corners and edges. __________________ 1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
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09-02-2008, 01:13 AM	#3
CDR_UK Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 226 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: home iTrader: (0)	I went betalink, and it works well - straightforward if you follow the install advice on this forum. Can't comment on 3M, but I guess that BM proposes betalink for a reason...
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09-02-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
QJS St8rin' Thru My Rear View 42 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	btw what is betalink adhesive? __________________ 1M - FG E92 M3 - Spec Mi GTR - Q5
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09-02-2008, 03:18 AM	#5
Stratos Private First Class 15 Rep 173 Posts Drives: F22 220d Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	If any of you have the original OEM spoiler in black saph, im interested in buying it!
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09-02-2008, 04:05 AM	#6
karma8 Private First Class 16 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	betalink adhesive is a glue like stuff...that sticks yr spolier onto yr car.....ok seems like everyone's going fot betalink adhesive for now....which is wt i'm thinking also...but the only thing is can i still uninstall it inthe future? and if i F up and get some of the on somewhere ells of the car can i remove them?
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09-02-2008, 04:32 AM	#7
Carpimp Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW 135i lemans blue Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Falun iTrader: (0)	I used the Betalink, it worked great. __________________ My Lemans blue beauty with black leather. http://www.garaget.org/?car=101344
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09-02-2008, 07:50 AM	#8
Trapperj Second Lieutenant 100 Rep 206 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Tennessee iTrader: (0)	the black stuff I ended up using the goop that Dan sent with the CF spoiler from United BMW. I followed the directions and took my time. My 13 year old daughter helped and it was easy. I taped everything up with blue painters tape before strating and that made clean-up quick and easy. My spoiler is SOILD and feels like its bolted to the car.
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09-02-2008, 09:26 AM	#9
Krugar Cruising Daily 11 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I used Betalink. Easy to use and apply. just follow the directions, lets of prep and use the cleaner provided it works good. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i - AR Catless DP - Agency Power Mids - Corsa Exhaust - KW v2 - Performance Side Skirts, Pedals, Steering Wheel, SSK. - CF Spoiler, Diffuser, Mirror Caps - Injen Intake - JB3 2.0 - CPE BOV Kit (HKS) - 6k HID AE - 6700k D1S - Evolution Racewerks FMIC -
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09-02-2008, 10:37 AM	#10
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	I used the 3M but cut it into small enough sections to cover underneath completely where the spoiler contacts the boot. The installation is solid and very firm...no issues. Call __________________
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09-02-2008, 05:14 PM	#11
karma8 Private First Class 16 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	very nice guys......i used 3M on my old car as well...but maybe this time i'll try betalink.....where did u guys buy the betalink at? just from united?
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09-02-2008, 05:24 PM	#12
eunosracr Colonel 159 Rep 2,231 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: here iTrader: (4)	3M for me. I have used it on all my car spoilers for years without any issues.
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09-02-2008, 09:28 PM	#13
TT1351 Captain 508 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 135, GTS, E30 M3+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (2)	+1 on Betalink. The 3M is just a tad to thick, while it does the trick, it doesn't allow the spoiler to sit as flush, leaving slight gaps, especially noticeable on the ends. Just my .02 cents. Fran
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09-02-2008, 10:13 PM	#14
Jockey Brigadier General 3451 Rep 4,983 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	3M, worked great
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09-03-2008, 04:31 AM	#15
karma8 Private First Class 16 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	lol dam it i wannan use betalink but i'm kinda lazy.......3M should me much less work...guess i'll have to wait until the spolier come in then i'll see
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09-03-2008, 08:51 AM	#16
GQ 135i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 327 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	3M FTW __________________ GQ. Look Sharp // Live Smart
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09-06-2008, 08:47 PM	#17
ILMOSTRO ilmostro 6 Rep 171 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	The Betalink is available from the parts department at your BMW dealer. To answer the question of is it able to be removed...No, it is not able to be removed. It is an epoxy. It chemically breaks down and then bonds the materials. I have used this product one 2 occasions and as far as I can tell, it will not break it's grip. Hope this helps.
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09-06-2008, 11:52 PM	#18
karma8 Private First Class 16 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	thank you much br3ck.....my spolier are still not in.....so i guess i still got time to think about it..
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