Performance Spoiler

Rmtt · 02-14-2019, 05:13 PM

So I picked up a performance spoiler Similiar to the ones posted in the link in this section. I just got it in my body color.

They included what looks to be 3M double-side tape, but for you guys doing this or have done it already.....would you use the tape or get the "beta-link" adhesive to put this on the car.

Obviously I don't want it coming off, and I can't deal with any gaps or ends that may raise as I'm too OCD about it.

The tape looks pretty thick, so I just wasn't sure how much it would compress even after warming it up some to make it more pliable.

Thanks for any insight.

Crematoriant · 02-18-2019, 01:47 AM

I used black Polyurethane adhesive on my black trunk spoiler. I have it now for about 4 years and it's still rock solid.

Ppl says that 3M tapes are good but if you have no intention removing it in the future I would use that Poly. adhesive.

Fakemike · 02-18-2019, 07:33 AM

I used the included 3M tape and it has held up fine.

The gap is very minimal at the edges (maybe a 1mm) and can only be seen if you squat down and catch the light just right.

Thunderguts · 02-18-2019, 08:45 AM

Use the Betalink. I tried 3M adhesive and it's already pulling up. I'm using the AutoTechnik spoiler which is a good clone, but it still needs to be pulled down on the ends. I suppose if your spoiler is an absolutely perfect fit, you might get away with adhesive tape. If it needs to be pressed down at all, however, it will eventually pull up unless you use Betalink.

02-14-2019, 05:13 PM	#1
Rmtt Colonel 8211 Rep 2,250 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i, 2008 LS3 C6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (3)	Performance Spoiler So I picked up a performance spoiler Similiar to the ones posted in the link in this section. I just got it in my body color. They included what looks to be 3M double-side tape, but for you guys doing this or have done it already.....would you use the tape or get the "beta-link" adhesive to put this on the car. Obviously I don't want it coming off, and I can't deal with any gaps or ends that may raise as I'm too OCD about it. The tape looks pretty thick, so I just wasn't sure how much it would compress even after warming it up some to make it more pliable. Thanks for any insight. __________________ Everybody has a gameplan....until they get punched in the mouth.
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02-18-2019, 01:47 AM	#2
Crematoriant Thane 74 Rep 123 Posts Drives: BMW 135i E82 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Czechia iTrader: (0)	I used black Polyurethane adhesive on my black trunk spoiler. I have it now for about 4 years and it's still rock solid. Ppl says that 3M tapes are good but if you have no intention removing it in the future I would use that Poly. adhesive.
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02-18-2019, 07:33 AM	#3
Fakemike First Lieutenant 369 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 135i N54 MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I used the included 3M tape and it has held up fine. The gap is very minimal at the edges (maybe a 1mm) and can only be seen if you squat down and catch the light just right.
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02-18-2019, 08:45 AM	#4
Thunderguts Major 785 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Use the Betalink. I tried 3M adhesive and it's already pulling up. I'm using the AutoTechnik spoiler which is a good clone, but it still needs to be pulled down on the ends. I suppose if your spoiler is an absolutely perfect fit, you might get away with adhesive tape. If it needs to be pressed down at all, however, it will eventually pull up unless you use Betalink.
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