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Old 12-30-11, 05:40 PM
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How do I install my Roof spoiler?
It arrived yesterday and with no instructions.
Old 12-30-11, 05:44 PM
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you're gonna need some 3M double stick tape. I believe I did 2 or 3 strips across the spoiler and a friend to help install. Make sure glass is clean. I also used 3M adhesive promoter to get it to stick "GOOD!"
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
you're gonna need some 3M double stick tape. I believe I did 2 or 3 strips across the spoiler and a friend to help install. Make sure glass is clean. I also used 3M adhesive promoter to get it to stick "GOOD!"

Sweeeet Thanks!

One more question any idea how I should wire up leds to put under the driver an passenger seat as well as having led strips on the rear door?

I already hooked up Led strips to the front door light for the front doors but I also want to do the back doors.

For the front foot wells I hooked up the one inch led strips to the factory foot well led that way they still dim but i also wanted to run them to my rear foot wells too.
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I have my footwell lights wired to the door also. I'm not a wiring dude, so I can't help you there.
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just make sure you get the dark grey 3m double stick tape! dont get that crappy white one. and yes a friend is very helpful. took me awhile to get mine on for my sc300.
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Originally Posted by ronricorum
just make sure you get the dark grey 3m double stick tape! dont get that crappy white one. and yes a friend is very helpful. took me awhile to get mine on for my sc300.
^ +1!!!!! THIS is important!!!!! Make sure your 3M tape is the grey one!
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3M heavy duty is what you need. So exactly which one did you get? Got a link?

I recently got a poly spoiler that I had to heat up in front of a space heater in order to get it to mold to the shape of the rear window.
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alot of 3m tape! i used simple green then applied. i should of used promoter 1st =/ i have a corner coming up =(
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
you're gonna need some 3M double stick tape. I believe I did 2 or 3 strips across the spoiler and a friend to help install. Make sure glass is clean. I also used 3M adhesive promoter to get it to stick "GOOD!"
Yep, exactly how I did mine, too.
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Originally Posted by Gville350
3M heavy duty is what you need. So exactly which one did you get? Got a link?

I recently got a poly spoiler that I had to heat up in front of a space heater in order to get it to mold to the shape of the rear window.
I got mine from eBay. The company is D5 concepts there spoiler is FRP (fiber re-enforced plastic) its also a perfect fit.
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Make sure you use the 3m tape that holds up to 5lbs. You can usually get it from staples or office depot. Once you install it, li would suggest letting the car sit out in the sun for about an hr or so before driving.

Good luck. Post some pics of your work when you're done.
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Ima take it to this body shop who did some custom work on my dads navigator and see if he can jus install it for me. On the navigator they cut out air vents in the fender and used double sided sticky tape to hold it in place. It has a very strong hold so I'm pretty sure he'll be able to do it. I'll post up pics as soon as i get it done.
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^ Why take it to a body shop? It's probably one of the easiest installs anyone can do!
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^^^^^^^X2

dont install on a cold window. or in cold enviorment
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Save your money and install it yourself. It's easy stuff.

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