Removing Performance Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler

MaineBMW335ie92 · 12-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Okay, so my 2007 BMW 335i e92 has a Performance Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler, but on the right side of the car the spoiler is damaged where there is a 3 cm gap (you can kinda see it in the picture attached). Now this spoiler wasn't put on using adhesive tape, I don't know what type of glue but it is a dark, hard glue that looks like a bitch to get off.

So has anyone else had to deal with this? My idea was to remove the spoiler and replace it with an identical one; I just don't know how to get it off without ruining my trunk (i don't care about the spoiler its going in the trash).

Myrder · 12-20-2013, 03:44 PM

heat gun and maybe some fishing line?

ken1137 · 12-20-2013, 03:52 PM

It could be Betalink, if it is I recommend a heat-gun and plastic razor. Betalink is a bitch to remove but some still use it, like ME, v 3M Dbl sided tape. GL

techwhiz · 12-20-2013, 05:30 PM

Fishing line.
You will cut the adhesive and not the paint. Dental floss will break.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-20-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MaineBMW335ie92

Okay, so my 2007 BMW 335i e92 has a Performance Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler, but on the right side of the car the spoiler is damaged where there is a 3 cm gap (you can kinda see it in the picture attached). Now this spoiler wasn't put on using adhesive tape, I don't know what type of glue but it is a dark, hard glue that looks like a bitch to get off.

So has anyone else had to deal with this? My idea was to remove the spoiler and replace it with an identical one; I just don't know how to get it off without ruining my trunk (i don't care about the spoiler its going in the trash).

Yep same here- the dealer put it on for me. I have no blessed clue how I'm going to remove it when the time comes to do so.

wwc310 · 12-20-2013, 06:04 PM

GOO GONE and dental floss FTMFW

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-20-2013, 06:28 PM

I'd like to see any of you cats try to run a fishing line or any goo gone through some urethane glue!

edirtaynine · 12-20-2013, 08:11 PM

it sounds like its betalink...if thats the case, that shit isnt coming off. and if anyone can claim to take off a spoiler put on with betalink using a fishing line/dental floss, put it up on video and prove it. lol

notnow · 12-20-2013, 08:27 PM

Don't think you can remove that.

However, I think the spoiler will split in half if you try to pull it upwards. But if the spoiler is stronger than the paint then...lol.

I had 3m on my spoiler that looks like yours, it split in half when I was removing it. Replaced it with a perfect fitting one.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-20-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

it sounds like its betalink...if thats the case, that shit isnt coming off. and if anyone can claim to take off a spoiler put on with betalink using a fishing line/dental floss, put it up on video and prove it. lol

You know?? LOL

MaineBMW335ie92 · 12-21-2013, 10:33 AM

Update: turns out I'm not fucked! It is actually adhesive tape 3M (weather must have caused the section that was exposed to harden and appear like glue).
Thanks for all the help guys, this should be a very easy project now!

BMSE92_Harry · 12-22-2013, 03:48 PM

How did u damage it and left a 3cm gap? I am thinking about getting this spoiler.

chronos6 · 12-22-2013, 05:12 PM

Heat gun and fishing line more than enough. Have someone apply heat gradually as you saw through the tape with the fishing line. Be careful not to over heat the paint. After the spoiler is taking off. apply goo gone to a cotton shirt or rag of some sort and rub off the residue from the tape. Be careful also not to use too much goo gone, that will eat through paint slowly if too much is applied. It also evaporates very quickly.

DRock3d · 12-22-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Harrychiu012

How did u damage it and left a 3cm gap? I am thinking about getting this spoiler.

I was wondering the same thing, post a pic of the damage if it's not too bad I almost wouldn't mind paying to ship it and seeing if I can repaint/repair it.

MaineBMW335ie92 · 12-22-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DRock3d

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Originally Posted by Harrychiu012

How did u damage it and left a 3cm gap? I am thinking about getting this spoiler.

I was wondering the same thing, post a pic of the damage if it's not too bad I almost wouldn't mind paying to ship it and seeing if I can repaint/repair it.

It's an easy fit now that I found out it's only 3M adhesive. I have no idea how it was damaged, but with the new adhesive there is no gap.
Sorry not for sale sorry, I highly recommend getting this spoiler (I get lots of complements on it)

BMSE92_Harry · 12-22-2013, 09:39 PM

Did u get a good deal on it? They are like 500 new

MaineBMW335ie92 · 12-22-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Harrychiu012

Did u get a good deal on it? They are like 500 new

Not really, thing cost $24,000 and was already attached to a car!

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-22-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MaineBMW335ie92

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Originally Posted by Harrychiu012

Did u get a good deal on it? They are like 500 new

Not really, thing cost $24,000 and was already attached to a car!

24,000$....WAT??!!

MaineBMW335ie92 · 12-22-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

24,000$....WAT??!!

It just means i bought it already on the car, so it was included in the cars $24,000 price tag

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-23-2013, 05:26 AM

Ahhhh got it...I was gonna say, was it forced of yellow gold in early Egypt?

3s4u2 · 12-23-2013, 10:04 AM

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mashimarho · 12-23-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Myrder

heat gun and maybe some fishing line?

+1

12-20-2013, 03:37 PM	#1
MaineBMW335ie92 Banned 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine iTrader: (0)	Removing Performance Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler Okay, so my 2007 BMW 335i e92 has a Performance Style Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler, but on the right side of the car the spoiler is damaged where there is a 3 cm gap (you can kinda see it in the picture attached). Now this spoiler wasn't put on using adhesive tape, I don't know what type of glue but it is a dark, hard glue that looks like a bitch to get off. So has anyone else had to deal with this? My idea was to remove the spoiler and replace it with an identical one; I just don't know how to get it off without ruining my trunk (i don't care about the spoiler its going in the trash). Attached Images
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Myrder Major 162 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i MSport 6MT LMB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WildWest iTrader: (1)	heat gun and maybe some fishing line? __________________ 2010\|335i\|LMB\|E92\|6MT\|MSport\|Logic7\|335is Clutch\|AE Performance\|BMS\|Walbro\|VRSF 7"\| 149.7mph NFZ AZ 1/2mi 1992\|Pontiac Firebird\|Mild 355ci\|T56\| -I will look on your treasures, gypsy. Is this understood?-
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	It could be Betalink, if it is I recommend a heat-gun and plastic razor. Betalink is a bitch to remove but some still use it, like ME, v 3M Dbl sided tape. GL __________________ BMWCCA member
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	Fishing line. You will cut the adhesive and not the paint. Dental floss will break.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	it sounds like its betalink...if thats the case, that shit isnt coming off. and if anyone can claim to take off a spoiler put on with betalink using a fishing line/dental floss, put it up on video and prove it. lol __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels jm3as hooks it up
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notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	Don't think you can remove that. However, I think the spoiler will split in half if you try to pull it upwards. But if the spoiler is stronger than the paint then...lol. I had 3m on my spoiler that looks like yours, it split in half when I was removing it. Replaced it with a perfect fitting one.
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12-21-2013, 10:33 AM	#11
MaineBMW335ie92 Banned 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine iTrader: (0)	Update: turns out I'm not fucked! It is actually adhesive tape 3M (weather must have caused the section that was exposed to harden and appear like glue). Thanks for all the help guys, this should be a very easy project now!
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12-22-2013, 03:48 PM	#12
BMSE92_Harry Captain 73 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	How did u damage it and left a 3cm gap? I am thinking about getting this spoiler.
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chronos6 Banned 13 Rep 210 Posts Drives: '11 335xi Le Mans Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clifton, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 1987 Buick Grand Na ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335xi [9.00]	Heat gun and fishing line more than enough. Have someone apply heat gradually as you saw through the tape with the fishing line. Be careful not to over heat the paint. After the spoiler is taking off. apply goo gone to a cotton shirt or rag of some sort and rub off the residue from the tape. Be careful also not to use too much goo gone, that will eat through paint slowly if too much is applied. It also evaporates very quickly.
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BMSE92_Harry Captain 73 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	Did u get a good deal on it? They are like 500 new
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Ahhhh got it...I was gonna say, was it forced of yellow gold in early Egypt?
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