Removing BMW 340 front splitter

HitmanHearns · 05-22-2016, 09:56 PM

Hello,

Besides the screws that are bolted through the bottom of the splitter,is there any other material that will stop me from removing the splitter? Tape or glue? Don't really like the look and I would like to take it off.

mtx450 · 05-22-2016, 10:40 PM

I definitely think there is adhesive holding it on.

Why not try and get the bottom piece painted black? Might balance it out. I can sorta see your point about it being too much in white. I have it all black on mine and I love it.

HitmanHearns · 05-23-2016, 03:16 AM

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I definitely think there is adhesive holding it on.

Why not try and get the bottom piece painted black? Might balance it out. I can sorta see your point about it being too much in white. I have it all black on mine and I love it.

Thank you for the info. Yeah I think the all white throws it off. Was thinking about just doing the bottom portion of the lip black or just taking it all off. I'm just worried if I will end damaging the paint due to any adhesive holdings.

wdeerfield · 05-23-2016, 08:14 AM

If its installed from BMW, it will have betalink to hold it to the bumper. Have you thought about just wrapping the splitters in gloss or matte black and leaving the lower lip white?

HitmanHearns · 05-23-2016, 12:34 PM

I have thought about it, but I really believe the bumper would look better without any splitters/lips. Is betalink not removal? If it is, would it damage the paint?

wdeerfield · 05-24-2016, 10:42 AM

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I have thought about it, but I really believe the bumper would look better without any splitters/lips. Is betalink not removal? If it is, would it damage the paint?

more than likely you will need to repaint the bumper in those spots.

black vinyl is a cheap mod to try and see how you like it.

here's an idea

XKxRome0ox · 05-24-2016, 07:19 PM

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HitmanHearns First Lieutenant 97 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 14' Infiniti Q50 / 16' Audi A4 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Emins house iTrader: (0)	I have thought about it, but I really believe the bumper would look better without any splitters/lips. Is betalink not removal? If it is, would it damage the paint?
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