Phresh2010

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I use 3m tape but I can never get it to be perfect, the tape either stops sticking eventually or some parts will not make good contact with the bumper therefore leaves some gaps.

Anyone have a good method for making it stay on perfectly?

KillaIS250

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I've never really had a problem with the 3M tape. Your using the double sided red one right? Make sure you clean the area thoroughly before applying tape as well, and make sure its completely dry. Using some adhesive promoter helps makes the bond a bit stronger too.

Phresh2010

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yea im using the double sided red tape and i clean it very well...i havent used adhesive promoter, no hardware stores around my area has it

KillaIS250

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Really? that's interesting, HomeDepot near me always has it! lol I think i saw it at a Kragen/Autozone last month too.

Are you taping when its warm/hot outside or in the cold? It works better when the surface is at least warm.

Phresh2010

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i did it yesterday night, it was 72 degrees at around 8p.m. when i did it, i might just end up drilling at the bottom where it isnt visible

sick

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I'm about to install that lip too. I actually pm'd a few members to get some tips. One guy said he's having problems with it sticking using 3m tape only. This is only my temporary lip, so i'll try cleaning real good and use a adhesive promoter and see if it'll hold for a little while.

SB350

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The 3M tape sucks for installing this lip. I've tried using the 3M automotive tape with adhesive promoter, heat gun, and cleaning the areas with rubbing alcohol before installation. It holds up for a little while but then comes loose. It separates from the bumper along the front where it takes the most force from the constant wind load. I screwed some self tapping screws along the underside of the lip so it wont fly off.

I even tried using epoxy and that didn't work. Nothing seems to be able to bond with the plastic on the back side of the lip. I even sanded it down to make a rougher surface for the adhesive to bond to.

I'm just going to take it to a body shop and have them attach it.

don

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Make sure you add the clips that clip the lip to the bumper.

SB350

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^ Yeah, the clips are on. It's just the tape that doesn't work very well.

sick

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Can you explain how those clip are supposed to be used? I wish these came with instruction.

SB350

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If you look at the inner bottom of the lip, it should be pretty obvious where to locate the clips. Part of the clip goes in the slot on the gfx, the other part goes on the bumper so that the gfx and bumper are sandwiched between the clip. There are 3 clips on each side. Make sure you press the clips in all the way, so that you hear a "click".

ISThree

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i drilled holes for a secure mount...
i think for long run its will hold better

Phresh2010

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^ can you show pics of where you drilled the hole?

ISThree

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i used the hardware kit it came with the lip, just like SB350 said about the clips.
i believe if i remember correctly, the screw is near the blue arrow in the pix area.

hope this would help!

vi3t80y

Where did you buy the lip for 09?how much it cost? Thanks