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Got a new spoiler and lip. Which tape to use?

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Old 01-15-14, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
Did you check fitment before you got it painted? Always test fitment before peel off the tape. I would start from center to both side. Like i post before, home depot has outdoor tape could hold up to 15lbs (black one hold up 20lbs).
Yeah I checked fitment and it wasn't 100%. It has the exact same gap during test fit.

I just need something to fix the gap.

I am using the one from HD that is rated for 20lb.
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Hi guys, i just bought a front lip ings, side and rear jp visage. Can anyone please show me proper way to install these? And does anyone know how to take off the gfx front lip from lexus? Thanks a lot!
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Originally Posted by Windaica
Hi guys, i just bought a front lip ings, side and rear jp visage. Can anyone please show me proper way to install these? And does anyone know how to take off the gfx front lip from lexus? Thanks a lot!
Just buy a big roll of 3m double sided tape and stick it onto the lips. When you are ready to install remove the red tape and stick onto the car. The toughest part is making sure it fits properly when the fitment is not 100%.

Did the GFX come stock with your car? If it did chances are there is holes behind the bumper.
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Try to reposition the lips a little to find minimal gap then using marking tape to mark some major point (like top conner of the lip). Apply some heat to the lip before peel off the tape. keep little pressure on the lip (where you have gap) about 5 to 10 mins for the tape sat properly.

windaica, remove GFX lip will leave some holes on the bumper (on most car) but don't worry cause new lip will cover it up.
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
Just buy a big roll of 3m double sided tape and stick it onto the lips. When you are ready to install remove the red tape and stick onto the car. The toughest part is making sure it fits properly when the fitment is not 100%.

Did the GFX come stock with your car? If it did chances are there is holes behind the bumper.
The gfx comes stock with my car and i heard it has like 2 screws and 9 clips..... I have no idea where they are
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
Try to reposition the lips a little to find minimal gap then using marking tape to mark some major point (like top conner of the lip). Apply some heat to the lip before peel off the tape. keep little pressure on the lip (where you have gap) about 5 to 10 mins for the tape sat properly.

windaica, remove GFX lip will leave some holes on the bumper (on most car) but don't worry cause new lip will cover it up.
So is it the same process for side skirt and rear? Do i have to do any drilling? Thanks
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Im new to this so any helps would be appreciated!!!
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
Just buy a big roll of 3m double sided tape and stick it onto the lips. When you are ready to install remove the red tape and stick onto the car. The toughest part is making sure it fits properly when the fitment is not 100%.

Did the GFX come stock with your car? If it did chances are there is holes behind the bumper.
And i test fit it and now it's being painted. The fitment i would say is close to perfect because my friend made these. So it's like spot on!
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as others stated already 3M tape is the best IMO
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You do need to drill 2 holes on the bottom where the original clip installed. Other than that, 3m double side is all you need
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If you need to take the tape off use kerosene. Old school trick I learned from a guy that use to run a detail shop. Put it in a spray bottle and use a plastic putty knife or spreader and a rag. Rinse and repeat!! I had to take old adhesive off from a previous owner.
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