07-24-2021, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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I just bought this used spoiler yesterday.
Does anyone know how to remove this adhesive residue? This is not from a tape, I guess it is more likely urethane glue. If this residue is not a big deal for the installation and paints on the trunk, I would like to just leave it and remove the tape residue only. Could you please give me some advice? Thanks! Last edited by get0909; 07-24-2021 at 04:16 PM.. |
07-24-2021, 04:23 PM | #3 |
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yeah, it is really hard stuck on the surface. I cannot roll it off like adhesive tape. When I tried to remove with my thumbs or floss, it won't come out. Only a very tiny nano small piece comes off.
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07-24-2021, 05:38 PM | #4 |
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Plastic razor blade scraper and lightly heat with a hair dryer.
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07-24-2021, 06:18 PM | #6 |
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I normally use a heat gun and a plastic razor blade or a heat gun and rubber gloves to roll it off but this looks more permanent, something my brother in law had on his VW GLI where if you do a quick search people had major issues with it pulling up the paint off the trunk, it was almost cement like. We had such a hard time getting it off and he needed to respray tiny parts of the trunk afterwards
I haven't used this yet but have seen it being recommended on some forums, could do the trick: https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel-...f_=as_li_ss_tl
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07-25-2021, 05:53 AM | #7 |
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This stuff is called betalink that BMW uses to install OEM spoilers and such. It's a whole different level of pain in the ass to remove than 3M tape. That being said, I did a combination of adhesive wheel linked above, 3M adhesive remover, and some heat/plastic razor. What worked best was the 3M adhesive remover and a plastic razor to take it off and get it as thin as possible. I was able to install my used OEM spoiler that way and there are no gaps.
I also used some 3M adhesion promoter on the trunk/spoiler to get it to really stick on. I installed it the day before a track day so didn't want it flying off haha.
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07-25-2021, 05:55 PM | #8 |
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Thanks to all guys!!
I really love this community because of your tips and kind support! I ended up using a plastic razor blade and 3m adhesive remover to take it off as thin as possible so that the new 3m tape will stick on the trunk properly. I took a lot of time to take this off and install my spoiler, but I enjoyed this DIY installation cuz it was my first mod on my M4 Thank you guys again! |
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I've used this rubber wheel and it comes off easy. look out for the dust which can be wiped or blown away with air compressor.
https://www.amazon.com/SATC-Removal-...s%2C151&sr=8-3 |
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Betalink is no joke.
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