Port installed rear spoiler

Fronzdan · 07-15-2014, 09:36 AM

How do they attach these at the port? I assume they are bolted on with adhesive used? Or is it all adhesive? My M Perf. painted spoiler is a bit loose on one side (it wiggles a little when pressing gently on it). I'm taking it in to be fixed. Just wondering what I can expect them to do to fix it.

RW Carbon · 07-15-2014, 10:12 AM

For a trunk spoiler all you need is 3M double stick tape

MickAv8r · 07-15-2014, 10:41 AM

Tape is all that is necessary. If its loose, the proper fix would be to remove it completely, clean up the tape residue and reinstall with new tape.

Fronzdan · 07-15-2014, 01:11 PM

Thanks guys...I'll suggest they do that as opposed to trying to shove some adhesive in there without removing.

WHL102 · 07-15-2014, 03:48 PM

I would suggest letting the dealership deal with the mess. Body shop that does work for my dealer has said he has had QUITE a few show up with the double-sided tape not making contact along the whole trunk lid.

This was the case with mine and it fell off after a while.

WHL102 · 07-15-2014, 03:49 PM

I would suggest letting the dealership deal with the mess. Body shop that does work for my dealer has said he has had QUITE a few show up with the double-sided tape not making contact along the whole trunk lid.

This was the case with mine and it fell off after a while.

Fronzdan · 07-15-2014, 03:59 PM

Oh for sure...I ain't messing with it. I meant I was going to make sure THEY wouldn't just try shoving some adhesive in there. I want it done right.

Fronzdan · 07-15-2014, 06:38 PM

Hmm...this evening I pressed down firmly on the spoiler and it's no longer loose. What do you think, still take it in? (It's been pretty warm these last several days in the high 80s, low 90s)

dtn · 07-15-2014, 07:39 PM

They're not gonna touch it if there isn't an issue. Take it in when the problem replicates itself.

Professor///M · 07-15-2014, 10:17 PM

Mine is lifting up already. 6 months old

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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 291 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Port installed rear spoiler How do they attach these at the port? I assume they are bolted on with adhesive used? Or is it all adhesive? My M Perf. painted spoiler is a bit loose on one side (it wiggles a little when pressing gently on it). I'm taking it in to be fixed. Just wondering what I can expect them to do to fix it.
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MickAv8r Captain 175 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328ix Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampster iTrader: (0)	Tape is all that is necessary. If its loose, the proper fix would be to remove it completely, clean up the tape residue and reinstall with new tape. __________________ Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the scented country air. Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape, every nerve aware! 2014 328ix EBII - Sport AT, Light Pkg, Blk Dakota, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, HK Audio, Driver Assist, Sport Pedals, Dinan Springs, Bilstein B8s, M-Performance BBK
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 291 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys...I'll suggest they do that as opposed to trying to shove some adhesive in there without removing.
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WHL102 First Lieutenant 125 Rep 391 Posts Drives: '16 GTI S, DSG, 4-Door Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I would suggest letting the dealership deal with the mess. Body shop that does work for my dealer has said he has had QUITE a few show up with the double-sided tape not making contact along the whole trunk lid. This was the case with mine and it fell off after a while.
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WHL102 First Lieutenant 125 Rep 391 Posts Drives: '16 GTI S, DSG, 4-Door Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I would suggest letting the dealership deal with the mess. Body shop that does work for my dealer has said he has had QUITE a few show up with the double-sided tape not making contact along the whole trunk lid. This was the case with mine and it fell off after a while.
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 291 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Oh for sure...I ain't messing with it. I meant I was going to make sure THEY wouldn't just try shoving some adhesive in there. I want it done right.
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07-15-2014, 06:38 PM	#8
Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 291 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Hmm...this evening I pressed down firmly on the spoiler and it's no longer loose. What do you think, still take it in? (It's been pretty warm these last several days in the high 80s, low 90s)
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dtn Prince of Zamunda 9 Rep 310 Posts Drives: '13 AW F30 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County iTrader: (2)	They're not gonna touch it if there isn't an issue. Take it in when the problem replicates itself.
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Professor///M Brigadier General 819 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	Mine is lifting up already. 6 months old
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