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Roof Spoiler

Old 12-12-12, 05:43 PM
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Got a question for you guys running a roof spoiler. I bought a cf one and mounted it on my rear window using 3M molding tape and was wondering what you guys used because this tape holds just not sure how fast i'm able to go with it stuck solid. I hit 75 and it seemed fine, but you know there are those occasional days
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3M double sided automotive tape (the red one). I think I used some adhesive bonder that came with the kit.

Other than that, what else can you use? It's not like you can screw it on
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Originally Posted by don
3M double sided automotive tape (the red one). I think I used some adhesive bonder that came with the kit.

Other than that, what else can you use? It's not like you can screw it on
yea the tape I used was red, but didn't use any adhesive bonder. How fast have you hit with the spoiler on?
Old 12-12-12, 05:56 PM
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Probably around 100. I don't think you need to worry about it. I tug on mine and it feels like the glass will shatter before the spoiler will give way.
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i used the heavy duty 3M double sided tape all around the perimeter of the spoiler and when i went to pull it off it was on there really good.
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I believe 3m has 2 types, one for 5 lb weight and one for 15 lb weight. I got 2 friends with altimas and they used the 5lb and 15lb for their roof spoilers/wings and those have been on the car forever. I wouldn't worry about it, that thing isn't coming off on its own lol
Old 12-12-12, 06:21 PM
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You'll be fine with the 3M automotive tape, many people have been using it for their roof spoilers (me included) and have found no problems.
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mine came with some 3m tape already but ripped it off and bought my own instead
it also came with 3m adhesive which i used, it's pretty sticky!

next time i want to try loctite
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awesome! Man I love the look it gives to our cars
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I used double sided automotive 3M tape and my roof spoiler isnt going anywhere. That 3M tape is also holding my friends trunk spoiler on his Accord and that thing is on tight.

You may also want to try loctite as reyoasian said. I heard its good too
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As long as you use the right 3M red double sided tape (and apply it right) that sucker is not going ANYWHERE lol I've had mine on for about 2 years now, that thing still does not budge.
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You can also use glass polyutherine just three small golbs along with the 3m tape and it will be fine
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tape shoud be sufficient.
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