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Crap i think i made a mistake! [installing spoiler]

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Old 07-30-11, 04:24 AM
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Default Crap i think i made a mistake! [installing spoiler]

So when i installed my ebay spoiler, i realize there was tape there already from the spoiler, but i put more 3m tape on top of that! now you can kinda see the tape in the crack.. The spoiler has been on for about 3 days now, I mean it still looks good and all and not really noticeable unless if you walk directly up to it and stare.. also from the back side you cant tell at all..

you think i should take it off and redo it? Is that even an option?

Old 07-30-11, 04:31 AM
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Oh, that sucks.... if you say it's still OK, then no problem... but my word is - REDO it! it won't bother your mind after redoing))
Old 07-30-11, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by icrash
Oh, that sucks.... if you say it's still OK, then no problem... but my word is - REDO it! it won't bother your mind after redoing))
i just pull it off? it would ruin the pant or anything right?
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Remove tape and put new one. Simple
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Not sure I understand - did you put tape on top of tape?

It's not the fault of the tape, its the fault of the poor fitment of the spoiler. :/

When it comes to applying tape, make sure you have a single strip running the length of the underside of the spoiler. That way it looks uniform with no gaps. And use as much tape as you like to ensure it doesn't come off.

You can remove & reapply as often as you like, but you'll need some adhesive remover to save time and hassle.
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spoiler already came with tape but i thought their tape wasnt that good so i put my own on top of theirs.. but i think thats a mistake lol
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Take if off and re-do it. If you don't, it's just going to bother the hell out of you until you do.
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****, i just tried to pull the spoiler off but its completely stuck! that 3m tape is very strong.. any suggestion on how to get it off?
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heat it up and slowly pull then use goopoff for any adhesive left behind.
give somthing like this a try



http://youtu.be/5saNP7cdFck
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Oh great! Its stuck for life.. :' (
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Originally Posted by c-low
heat it up and slowly pull then use goopoff for any adhesive left behind.
give somthing like this a try



http://youtu.be/5saNP7cdFck
Goo gone or goop off?
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if it was me would redo it
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You can also try using dental floss
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Originally Posted by mike51O
Goo gone or goop off?
ummm lol maybe your right
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Originally Posted by Rikg35
Oh great! Its stuck for life.. :' (
lmfao


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