Damaged paint under OEM Spoiler.

EM5C · 11-20-2022, 06:40 AM

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Sure if you like to shop at autozone for your hood vents and bullet hole stickers….

Don't forget the Monster Energy Drink seat covers and matching steering wheel wrap!. Actually I think I could "get away with it" but definitely a lot cleaner without. I did clean it up about 1/2 way there myself by hand after this pic (in direct sunlight)and sent pics to guy who does paint correction and ceramic coating. He said he can get it out no problem so we'll see. Or I might end up wrapping satin black whole car as I've been contemplating anyway

I had similar residue after removing my factory spoiler the other day. Rubbing compound and some elbow grease got it out nicely. I ended up doing the whole trunk and ceramic coated it as the whole car was recently coated. Looks brand new now. Just take your time!

NoMods · 11-22-2022, 06:22 AM

i was taught if it was double sided tape if the edges of the spoiler moved a little when you push itvs betalink that it won't move at all ymmv

HSigma · 04-02-2023, 02:58 PM

Refreshing this. Recently purchased '22 M5C, first owner had several cf parts put on at port, including low profile cf trunk lip. Just took me 4! hours to remove it, which I suspect was betalink. It has damaged clearcoat, almost like the clearcoat is raised where betalink was layed. Fingers crossed a wet sand/heavy cutting pad by a pro will fix. Did others have success w this route? Anyone have to go full respray of top of trunk to mitigate? I'm installing cf m pro sport, which mounts off the top side instead of top. Any further advice besides this thread appreciated.

micvite · 04-02-2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HSigma

Refreshing this. Recently purchased '22 M5C, first owner had several cf parts put on at port, including low profile cf trunk lip. Just took me 4! hours to remove it, which I suspect was betalink. It has damaged clearcoat, almost like the clearcoat is raised where betalink was layed. Fingers crossed a wet sand/heavy cutting pad by a pro will fix. Did others have success w this route? Anyone have to go full respray of top of trunk to mitigate? I'm installing cf m pro sport, which mounts off the top side instead of top. Any further advice besides this thread appreciated.

No need to suspect it was beta link, if it was port installed it 100% was beta link lol. Sadly that's just what happens with beta link, it'll take the paint/ clear with it when removing. Not much you can do, and you might need a full respray (there have been some people that posted before about having to do it)

josec70 · 04-02-2023, 07:49 PM

^^^ this^^^ port-installed spoiler = betalink.

HSigma · 04-08-2023, 10:24 PM

My shop works closely with a master painter who restores and works on paint for 7-8fig vehicles. He thinks it is salvageable. Will potentially add additional clearcoat into the slight depressions, 2000-3000 wet sand, etc and see where we stand. Trying to avoid respray. They tackle it this week during paint correction/ppf etc.

Will post back with results. Fingers crossed.

Maverik259 · 04-17-2023, 07:15 PM

Just install the normal CF pro spoiler and move on. Haha

11-22-2022, 06:22 AM	#46
NoMods Colonel 1108 Rep 2,326 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2022 M5 [10.00]	i was taught if it was double sided tape if the edges of the spoiler moved a little when you push itvs betalink that it won't move at all ymmv
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04-02-2023, 02:58 PM	#47
HSigma New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 22 M5C - 19 GT3RS - LX570 Slee Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Refreshing this. Recently purchased '22 M5C, first owner had several cf parts put on at port, including low profile cf trunk lip. Just took me 4! hours to remove it, which I suspect was betalink. It has damaged clearcoat, almost like the clearcoat is raised where betalink was layed. Fingers crossed a wet sand/heavy cutting pad by a pro will fix. Did others have success w this route? Anyone have to go full respray of top of trunk to mitigate? I'm installing cf m pro sport, which mounts off the top side instead of top. Any further advice besides this thread appreciated.
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04-02-2023, 07:49 PM	#49
josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	^^^ this^^^ port-installed spoiler = betalink. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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04-08-2023, 10:24 PM	#50
HSigma New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 22 M5C - 19 GT3RS - LX570 Slee Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	My shop works closely with a master painter who restores and works on paint for 7-8fig vehicles. He thinks it is salvageable. Will potentially add additional clearcoat into the slight depressions, 2000-3000 wet sand, etc and see where we stand. Trying to avoid respray. They tackle it this week during paint correction/ppf etc. Will post back with results. Fingers crossed.
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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,160 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Just install the normal CF pro spoiler and move on. Haha __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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