Cheap rear window roof spoiler - Page 9

Hyper16 · 06-29-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan1LTRS

Hey, I see they are putting 3 strips of the 3M tape now. Mine came with 2, but i did add 2 strips to each end about 3 inches long. Had mine on since Sunday. Car has been sitting in the sun while at work. So far so good. It is very solid.

Since the tape that came on mine was lame and peeled off, I ordered 1 inch 3M VHB and the adhesive promoter. Should be easier than using multiple strips of small diameter tape.

SSTony · 06-29-2017, 05:34 PM

When you guys installed this did you leave a little gap or did you go right to the roof of the car? I was thinking of following the mirror line but i dont want dirt or wind getting inside the gap!!

keon718nyc · 06-29-2017, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SSTony

When you guys installed this did you leave a little gap or did you go right to the roof of the car? I was thinking of following the mirror line but i dont want dirt or wind getting inside the gap!!

Left a gap, Top of the window i stopped. If ever wanted to take it off it would be much easier with fishing line that wont go near the paint. Can't tell there is a gap personally to be honest.

Michigan1LTRS · 06-29-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by keon718nyc

Left a gap, Top of the window i stopped. If ever wanted to take it off it would be much easier with fishing line that wont go near the paint. Can't tell there is a gap personally to be honest.

+1

SSTony · 06-30-2017, 10:10 AM

Ok so I installed this last night. I was concerned because the 3M tape seemed kind of thin but I cleaned the window with alcohol and then I used a 3M adhesion promoter that comes in a little white pouch and wiped down the mirror then I applied the piece. It stuck like cement.

You need to use the adhesion promoter for sure. I used a heat gun after just to make sure it molds to the contour of the mirror. Works perfect.

keon718nyc · 06-30-2017, 10:15 AM

Looks good buddy!!! For the price you really can't go wrong at all.

SSTony · 06-30-2017, 10:39 AM

$26 for the unpainted and it came matte black and i love it.

keon718nyc · 06-30-2017, 10:46 AM

Really brings out the rear of the car and think it may be the least expensive hop up for the exterior.

Michigan1LTRS · 06-30-2017, 10:53 AM

Looks great guys!! An awesome mod!!!

somewhatdamaged · 07-04-2017, 01:39 PM

Well,
I attempted to install and can verify at least for mine, the tape that came with it sucks - didn't hold. I'm going to purchase some VHB tape but upon researching, I discovered there's a bunch of different types of 3M tape options, which one would be best? Also, some are pricey, kind takes some of the value of the spoiler away, oh I did use the adhesion promoter maybe I had a bad batch of tape

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JOVUO0..._t1_B00JR4D7AA

https://www.amazon.com/3M-VHB-5952-A...BD40HC8TRRBK2K

https://www.amazon.com/3M-38583-Exte...t_sims?ie=UTF8

SSTony · 07-04-2017, 11:34 PM

you have to wipe the glass down with alcohol then use 3m adhesion promotor on the glass or on the tape. It sticks really well after that

init4fun · 07-05-2017, 09:17 AM

Picked mine up about a week ago. Went with the gloss black and it looks great with the NGM on my 50th. It arrived well packaged on Weds. Set the spoiler out in the sun while I prepped the rear window. I simply used 91% rubbing alcohol to clean the upper part of the glass.

Mine came with 3 strips of 3M tape. Removed the first few inches and stuck it in place. Pulled the remaining tape off as I stuck the spoiler to the window. Fit was perfect.

Left the car to sit in the sun for a about an hour before putting it back in the garage and it's stuck on there good and solid. Over the long weekend I was able to get the car out a couple of times and I'm happy to say that the spoiler has stayed in place well into the triple digit range (in Mexico of course). Checked that it was solid before putting the car away last night and all is good to go.

Michigan1LTRS · 07-05-2017, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by init4fun

Picked mine up about a week ago. Went with the gloss black and it looks great with the NGM on my 50th. It arrived well packaged on Weds. Set the spoiler out in the sun while I prepped the rear window. I simply used 91% rubbing alcohol to clean the upper part of the glass.

Mine came with 3 strips of 3M tape. Removed the first few inches and stuck it in place. Pulled the remaining tape off as I stuck the spoiler to the window. Fit was perfect.

Left the car to sit in the sun for a about an hour before putting it back in the garage and it's stuck on there good and solid. Over the long weekend I was able to get the car out a couple of times and I'm happy to say that the spoiler has stayed in place well into the triple digit range (in Mexico of course). Checked that it was solid before putting the car away last night and all is good to go.

Nice, I bet that looks sweet. I too didn't use the adhesion promoter and cleaned area really well with alcohol. Be honest, never heard of it before this thread. Mine has been on for nearly two weeks and is a very solid hold. I do have the 1LE blade spoiler coming in so I will use the promoter on the end pieces
before the alcohol.

Richard0nee · 07-05-2017, 10:18 AM

Not sure where you guys ordered it from, mine came from a seller in Riverside CA.. it had 3 strips of 3M tape and it sticks like glue. A week passed and that thing isn't coming off anytime soon.

06-29-2017, 05:34 PM	#114
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	When you guys installed this did you leave a little gap or did you go right to the roof of the car? I was thinking of following the mirror line but i dont want dirt or wind getting inside the gap!! __________________

06-30-2017, 10:10 AM	#117
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Ok so I installed this last night. I was concerned because the 3M tape seemed kind of thin but I cleaned the window with alcohol and then I used a 3M adhesion promoter that comes in a little white pouch and wiped down the mirror then I applied the piece. It stuck like cement. You need to use the adhesion promoter for sure. I used a heat gun after just to make sure it molds to the contour of the mirror. Works perfect. __________________

06-30-2017, 10:39 AM	#119
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	$26 for the unpainted and it came matte black and i love it. __________________

06-30-2017, 10:46 AM	#120
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	Really brings out the rear of the car and think it may be the least expensive hop up for the exterior. Attached Images

06-30-2017, 10:53 AM	#121
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	Looks great guys!! An awesome mod!!! __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

06-30-2017, 10:15 AM	#118
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	Looks good buddy!!! For the price you really can't go wrong at all.

07-04-2017, 01:39 PM	#122
somewhatdamaged Drives: 16' 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 573	Well, I attempted to install and can verify at least for mine, the tape that came with it sucks - didn't hold. I'm going to purchase some VHB tape but upon researching, I discovered there's a bunch of different types of 3M tape options, which one would be best? Also, some are pricey, kind takes some of the value of the spoiler away, oh I did use the adhesion promoter maybe I had a bad batch of tape https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JOVUO0..._t1_B00JR4D7AA https://www.amazon.com/3M-VHB-5952-A...BD40HC8TRRBK2K https://www.amazon.com/3M-38583-Exte...t_sims?ie=UTF8

07-04-2017, 11:34 PM	#123
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	you have to wipe the glass down with alcohol then use 3m adhesion promotor on the glass or on the tape. It sticks really well after that __________________

07-05-2017, 09:17 AM	#124
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	Picked mine up about a week ago. Went with the gloss black and it looks great with the NGM on my 50th. It arrived well packaged on Weds. Set the spoiler out in the sun while I prepped the rear window. I simply used 91% rubbing alcohol to clean the upper part of the glass. Mine came with 3 strips of 3M tape. Removed the first few inches and stuck it in place. Pulled the remaining tape off as I stuck the spoiler to the window. Fit was perfect. Left the car to sit in the sun for a about an hour before putting it back in the garage and it's stuck on there good and solid. Over the long weekend I was able to get the car out a couple of times and I'm happy to say that the spoiler has stayed in place well into the triple digit range (in Mexico of course). Checked that it was solid before putting the car away last night and all is good to go.

07-05-2017, 10:18 AM	#126
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	Not sure where you guys ordered it from, mine came from a seller in Riverside CA.. it had 3 strips of 3M tape and it sticks like glue. A week passed and that thing isn't coming off anytime soon. Last edited by Richard0nee; 07-05-2017 at 02:52 PM.

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