Roof spoiler adhesive, which one to use?
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Roof spoiler adhesive, which one to use?
Well, I just purchased a used L-Sportline roof spoiler and would like to install it and stuck on there for good. I did a quick search on the type of adhesives people used on installing their roof spoliers and I found several different types from 3m double sided tape, industrial adhesive, polyurethane adhesive and so on. So, which adhesive would serve it's purpose best? Please state brand and where it can be purchased. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANK!
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I would rather the adhesive to be not so strong. If someone decides to steal it, yeah it will make it easier for them...but then again your car isn't going to get scratched or dented as badly VS if you used some serious adhesive. It might even rip the paint clean off the metal. My personal choice is to get the part custom molded in and painted at a body shop. That way it all flows with the car as one piece and is harder to notice it's an add-on. Only problem I see is that it's not removable if you ever sell the car, and also the body work is going to cost quite a bit more.
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THANKS guys and keep them suggestions coming as it's giving me a better idea of what to use.
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WHOA... the only reason that I see anyone stealing a roof spoiler off of a GS is to put it on their own and this kind of makes me mad because if you own a GS(a luxury car), you should have the dignity and pride to appreciate what your peers have added to their cars... I understand stealing ideas of mods but not stealing the actual item of their car and put it on your own. Who ever stole that roof spoiler doesn't deserve a GS!! (that is if they have one)
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I agree!
WHOA... the only reason that I see anyone stealing a roof spoiler off of a GS is to put it on their own and this kind of makes me mad because if you own a GS(a luxury car), you should have the dignity and pride to appreciate what your peers have added to their cars... I understand stealing ideas of mods but not stealing the actual item of their car and put it on your own. Who ever stole that roof spoiler doesn't deserve a GS!! (that is if they have one)
I concurr! (3M adhesive for application! Let a body shop do it if your not sure?)
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I would rather the adhesive to be not so strong. If someone decides to steal it, yeah it will make it easier for them...but then again your car isn't going to get scratched or dented as badly VS if you used some serious adhesive. It might even rip the paint clean off the metal. My personal choice is to get the part custom molded in and painted at a body shop. That way it all flows with the car as one piece and is harder to notice it's an add-on. Only problem I see is that it's not removable if you ever sell the car, and also the body work is going to cost quite a bit more.
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Installation is pretty straight forward, just wanting a piece of mind is all. I guess what I'm goin' to do is use 3M adhesive and use industrial adhesive where it won't affect or go on the painted area. Time to go to Home Depot after work and buy some adhesives! ! ! THANKS ALOT everyone! ! !
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I would rather the adhesive to be not so strong. If someone decides to steal it, yeah it will make it easier for them...but then again your car isn't going to get scratched or dented as badly VS if you used some serious adhesive. It might even rip the paint clean off the metal. My personal choice is to get the part custom molded in and painted at a body shop. That way it all flows with the car as one piece and is harder to notice it's an add-on. Only problem I see is that it's not removable if you ever sell the car, and also the body work is going to cost quite a bit more.
For the L-Sportline roof spoiler, it wont rip any paint off since it's stuck to the glass. A strong adhesive should be fine.