For the ones asking about the best tape to use, I've done some very thorough reserach and this is what I've found. (Of course there are many brands and models of tape, but this is my finding that most original equipment manufacturers are using) 3M VHB 5952 Or 5956 Both are available in 12,7 or 19mm width. 5952 is 1,1mm thick 5956 is 1.5mm thick. The thinner tape works great for brand original accessories and gives a near invisible seam. Thicker is good for 3rd party accessories where fitment sometimes can be less than absolutely perfect and the thicker tape fills the gap so to speak.
I used regular 3M tape as well as adhesive promoter and it gave me a rock solid bond for a while, but now that it's starting to peel a little, I'm definitely trying this!
Jnell nel it’s funny you say that, this boiler has been on the car for about four years and it is my plan in the next couple of weeks to take it off and re-stick it, as one corner has slightly come unstuck, I don’t want to use Tigerseal though as that ruins the paint underneath if it ever needs to be removed again,
Btw did u even degrease the boot before applying the spoiler? Also what 3m tape did u use here? 3m automotive molding tape? Pls a reply would help so much
I ordered my spoiler and so eager to do this. BUT How about the 3M tape? Your video guide should defo mention the exact type, width and thickness e.g. 10mm 0.8mm. Or 1.1mm thick. What tape NOT to use etc Don't want spoiler raised off the lip
It's not for esthetic only. It applies down force on your car when you drive faster and it gives you better handling and stability at high speeds. I felt the difference after i installed mine.
Adrian Vacarescu You’re right, I remember how the early Audi TT MK1’s were reported as very unstable before they started fitting a very small lip spoiler
In addition to surface prep, I used adhesion promoter on the surface. I live in Florida and the temperatures can get extremely hot! The 3M tape on a spoiler I installed that is similar to the video still has a very tight bond like day one!
Hi, great video thanks, would you advise the exact 3m tape used please, or am I being stupid and have missed it somewhere. And, I have seen another video to assist final locating by using tape to allow the spoiler to be folded backwards...
Ok i have a question. What if i want to stick it down with something stronger than double sided tape, worried someone will steal it off ! Thinking some strong glue or something ? Don’t want to screw it as that’s crazy Any ideas ??? Great vid
Stephen Swallow The thing is if someone wants to steal it they will do weather it’s glued on taped, at least with tape it won’t damage the boot, that’s my thoughts anyway. Some use Tiger seal but this will ruin the paint underneath. The tape is strong enough.
3M VHB 5952 Or 5956 Both are available in 12,7 or 19mm width. 5952 is 1,1mm thick 5956 is 1.5mm thick. The thinner tape works great for brand original accessories and gives a near invisible seam. Thicker is good for 3rd party accessories where fitment sometimes can be less than absolutely perfect and the thicker tape fills the gap so to speak.
Very good video, I just received by carbon fiber rear spoiler with the 3M tape for my Alfa Romeo Giulia, I still have to install it. My question is ...after installation will the 3M tape be sufficient to hold it down even after multiple car washes? Just worried that one day it will rip off while driving down the highway. Thank you
...if there are no ground effects then why bother putting a spoiler on a car? You're better off saving on the excess weight and applying "no fog" to the inside of your wind shield so it doesn't fog up as much.
For the ones asking about the best tape to use, I've done some very thorough reserach and this is what I've found.
(Of course there are many brands and models of tape, but this is my finding that most original equipment manufacturers are using)
3M VHB 5952 Or 5956
Both are available in 12,7 or 19mm width.
5952 is 1,1mm thick
5956 is 1.5mm thick.
The thinner tape works great for brand original accessories and gives a near invisible seam.
Thicker is good for 3rd party accessories where fitment sometimes can be less than absolutely perfect and the thicker tape fills the gap so to speak.
I used regular 3M tape as well as adhesive promoter and it gave me a rock solid bond for a while, but now that it's starting to peel a little, I'm definitely trying this!
Nice, straightforward and to the point 👍
Thanks, I don’t like fluff lol
Dont fancy a big GT wing . I saw a M3 the other day with a massive high wing. Looks good tho your wing,That 3M tape is pretty strong stuff
Purple Monster TV yes mate, it’s very strong when applied correctly
fitted mine the same way very useful video...
Man that car sounds awesome 😳
Nice! And I agree, no need to drill for these smaller spoilers
Would blu-tack work?
Another good way is to use a smudge of tiger seal on the ends and the middle of the spoiler as well as 3m tape to ensure it really sticks 👍
Jnell nel it’s funny you say that, this boiler has been on the car for about four years and it is my plan in the next couple of weeks to take it off and re-stick it, as one corner has slightly come unstuck, I don’t want to use Tigerseal though as that ruins the paint underneath if it ever needs to be removed again,
Great video! Short and to the point. How long does the 3M tape need to fully cure?
Thanks, give it a couple hours before driving..
The spoiler on my x type is curved so I quess tape maybe wouldn’t be practical to use?
Spoilers of any shape or size can be fitted to cars with tape, it’s often the way manufacturers fit them as standard.
should it still wiggle some after applying adhesive tape or should there be no margin of movement after securing it?
No it shouldn’t wiggle mate, once it’s stuck it’s stuck, does take a good couple of hours for the tape to go off though.
I found the 3m too thick and I can see the gap between the spoiler and boot with the tape in-between. How can I avoid this?
There's a video by project something and he tests different double sided tape. He's also very unbiased.
Its 7 degrees outside, I'll wait lol
Should of given it a quick heat before installing?
Btw did u even degrease the boot before applying the spoiler? Also what 3m tape did u use here? 3m automotive molding tape? Pls a reply would help so much
Yes the boot was degreased, any 3M grey double sided tape can be used 6mm for curved edges 10mm tape for the centre coverage.
@@carlubetv wow thanks for the quick reply. Do you think 3m vhb would have stronger adhesion compared to 3m automotive tapes?
Yes, I think that’s what I used mate, you’re welcome.
I ordered my spoiler and so eager to do this.
BUT
How about the 3M tape? Your video guide should defo mention the exact type, width and thickness e.g. 10mm 0.8mm.
Or 1.1mm thick.
What tape NOT to use etc
Don't want spoiler raised off the lip
Nazrul Hussain I think we used 10mm and 12mm 3m foam type from eBay , this stuff is very hard biting tape mate
any particular tape please?
It's not for esthetic only. It applies down force on your car when you drive faster and it gives you better handling and stability at high speeds. I felt the difference after i installed mine.
Adrian Vacarescu You’re right, I remember how the early Audi TT MK1’s were reported as very unstable before they started fitting a very small lip spoiler
Will it wear off if the temperature is too high outside? Glue often get loosen so
First Name Last Name no mate
In addition to surface prep, I used adhesion promoter on the surface. I live in Florida and the temperatures can get extremely hot! The 3M tape on a spoiler I installed that is similar to the video still has a very tight bond like day one!
Hi, great video thanks, would you advise the exact 3m tape used please, or am I being stupid and have missed it somewhere. And, I have seen another video to assist final locating by using tape to allow the spoiler to be folded backwards...
Bob Dunn thanks mate, I honestly can’t remember which one, it’s red in colour and just double sided, I think I bought it on eBay.
3M VHB 5952 Or 5956
Ok i have a question.
What if i want to stick it down with something stronger than double sided tape, worried someone will steal it off !
Thinking some strong glue or something ?
Don’t want to screw it as that’s crazy
Any ideas ???
Great vid
Stephen Swallow The thing is if someone wants to steal it they will do weather it’s glued on taped, at least with tape it won’t damage the boot, that’s my thoughts anyway.
Some use Tiger seal but this will ruin the paint underneath. The tape is strong enough.
what about daily cleaning with water on that spoiler it won't remove it ?
thsh3s Mines been on for about two years no problems yet
@@carlubetv thank you
So helpful! Thank you!
Does anyone think ceramic coating before install is a bad idea? Or even just polishing before install?
Have u got a link for the exact tape you used please
Grant Bradley no, as it was bought from eBay years ago now, you just need to purchase 3m red double sided tape pal
3M VHB 5952 Or 5956
Both are available in 12,7 or 19mm width.
5952 is 1,1mm thick
5956 is 1.5mm thick.
The thinner tape works great for brand original accessories and gives a near invisible seam.
Thicker is good for 3rd party accessories where fitment sometimes can be less than absolutely perfect and the thicker tape fills the gap so to speak.
Does this harm the original paint on the car once you apply the spoiler with the 3m tape? Like, can I take it of in a year or two and the car be ok?
Vaclav Jezek yes it will be fine mate.
Would a strong pull take that off?
No, definitely not. If you look through my videos I’ve posted one where I take it back off again.
@@carlubetv thanks
will it hold in a carwash?
I don’t put my car through the car wash, but yes the rear spoiler is solid.
I did this around 42f degree, and I used a hair dryer, will this be ok?
E93 335i should be buddy
Nice, where can I buy the 3M tape ?
Seb Barquin eBay mate
how can it be remove? Appliying heat too?
Romer Polo yes heat and fishing wire used in s upward sawing motion
What about lip? Don’t want to drill my front bumper
Very good video, I just received by carbon fiber rear spoiler with the 3M tape for my Alfa Romeo Giulia, I still have to install it. My question is ...after installation will the 3M tape be sufficient to hold it down even after multiple car washes?
Just worried that one day it will rip off while driving down the highway.
Thank you
Monsterrello yes mate, mines been on for over 2 years
@@carlubetv ok great ...thank you I'll install it tomorrow.🙂
ayo can i put this spoiler on a 328i sedan or wassup?
Not this exact spoiler, this one is for a convertible.
What would you suggest to prep the paint first?
Is alcohol enough?
(Just ordered a Maxton spoiler for my MK& GTI)
Louis Morano that will be fine..
Where to buy pls?
Hui ting Wu link in the description mate
thanks mate
How is it holding up?
Pacific Northwest Sentinel hi, it’s still on no problems.
I recognise that M40BTG from the M3 group on Facebook haha
Sharjeel Khan yes you will do mate
They don't have my type of car :/
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Damn bro. That eczema.
druidboy76 or dermatitis
Jerk.
You ever heard of Tee Tree oil? Go buy some and put it on your arms daily about a week after you shower. It will clear up. Just looking out.
khmerbraveheart thanks I will pass the info onto Paul. 👍
...if there are no ground effects then why bother putting a spoiler on a car? You're better off saving on the excess weight and applying "no fog" to the inside of your wind shield so it doesn't fog up as much.
Because they look good
The voice over does not match the guy temperament at all. I guess it's synthesized voice.
What do you mean, I do the voice over, Paul is fitting the spoiler.
So sick of TH-cam ads, so spammy