rule1223

iTrader: (15)

hey guys, i just installed my ebay roof spoiler yesterday, the fitment i have nothing to complain about, it was good. after installation i went for a car wash....where the problem happened.....this morning i saw the 3m type under the spoiler starting to peel on one side, i tried to take it off and reinstall it with better tape, but i couldn't take it off, it was strong all around except that little area.
can anyone tell me how can i take it off from the car safely?

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

Use acetone or polish remover, it'll break up the tape really quick. Then make sure all of the residue is gone, then use alcohol to clean the roof spoiler and window. Then reapply the 3M and you should be good to go!

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

thanks isuxel, but how can i apply the acetone to the tape? isn't acetone a paint remover? im scared that the paint will come off, please explain to me how. thanks.

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

I'm pretty sure the spoiler is up there so you would have to squirt the acetone from the bottom and use something to kind of push the tape off like a blade of some sort. Acetone won't do much to paint if its just real quick. But just try not to let it touch too much for a long period of time that's all

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

thanks man, im will do it when the weather gets better, its raining here all weekend. so for this situation you think its okay to keep driving?

acefalcon2

iTrader: (20)

you also might want to try to use razor blades... can be easy

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

so do you guys think i can keep driving until next week? will the spoiler fly off the car?

acefalcon2

iTrader: (20)

if it's a small part.. most prolly.... yeah... try to take it off asap tho

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

thanks guys for all the useful info! i will post pictures of my newly installed 2009 gfx lip too as requested on the other thread.

hmsis250

iTrader: (5)

if you can't pull it off most likely its not going to fly off! I would just heat up the back glass a little with a heat gun then us a plastic pry tool. Use one that's more like a wedge and slowly work your way underneath the spoiler to lift it off the glass. Try not to pry against the glass, thats what I did. Hint: when you re-tape the spoiler don't tape at the edge of the spoiler. Tape it away from the edge that way you don't see the tape. It looks better and cleaner!

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

thanks bro! thats what i thought too, i don't wanna see the tape when i re-install it.

Phil888

iTrader: (1)

becareful when you're using the blade cause you might scratch the glass.. If anything spray some water or windex onto the glass then spray the acetone and keep a cloth next to you to wipe it when its dripping. GL

XprincoX

iTrader: (10)

I just used some fishing line and blow drier/heatgun last time to remove mine... just make sure to keep the pressure horizontal or you'll risk taking paint off the bottom of the spoiler.

panda327

iTrader: (3)

i have to redo a part of my trunk spoiler too ... can i jus lift the spoiler up on the side a lil and then scrap out the worn out tape and reapply?

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW
are these the correct adhesive?

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

i tried on my roof spoiler, couldn't take it off