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3M Tape vs. Drilling holes for rear spoiler

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Old 10-25-18 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bclexus
Proper 3M double-sided automotive tape will attach that spoiler to the trunk like it was welded, and will last until the car is eventually crushed and melted down.
Thats good to know!
Old 10-25-18 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lamikela1
I drilled. Will never need to worry about it.
Thanks for the suggestion, but what wheels are those on your GS they look amazing Im stuck between getting my stock 18in wheels powder coat or going with a new set of 19in wheels F-sport or other Lexus designs, just not a fan of aftermarket.
Old 10-26-18 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Twizgs
I dont plan on removing the spoiler once installed so whatever it takes to keep it there. What is adhesion bond?
3M Adhesion promoter. It makes the surface better prepped for adhesion, but it will super amplify your adhesion and adhesion/initial cure occurs INSTANTLY. You only get one shot to line it up and stick it down. Once it's on, you cannot remove or adjust it. That's why I advise against it unless there is really only one way to fit the part you are sticking on. With a spoiler you will want the ability to adjust it in case you drop it down and it's slightly off. The double sided tape alone (VHB Automotive) will be more than enough to keep the spoiler on.
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Old 10-26-18 | 08:34 AM
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I used 3M VHB clear. It's solid, won't come off without substantial effort if the surfaces are properly prepped w adhesion promoter.

But if you do need to remove it, it peels away nicely.
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Old 10-26-18 | 04:44 PM
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3M Tape is plenty. I’m not drilling holes in anything on my car.
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Old 10-26-18 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by UDel
Did anyone try to remove a spoiler attached with adhesive? What did you use, how difficult was it?
It's very doable but requires some patience. You heat up the adhesive with a hairdryer or heatgun (be careful to keep moving the target area so you do not burn the paint!), then use floss to slowly "floss out" the spoiler from one end to the other. Just work on 3 to 4" area at a time. Move from one side to the other. Once the spoiler is removed, you can use GOO-GONE to rub off the to left over adhesive. The just add some wax back to the area.

This is the same way to safely remove any emblems too.
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