Installing a no drill spoiler?
#1
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Installing a no drill spoiler?
I've been looking at installing a no drill spoiler but was wondering if the silicone sealant is a must and if it won't be damaging the paint? I"ve seen people using GT 2100 silicon sealant but you can't buy it individually online. I found this one but don't know if it's ok, any insights greatly appreciated.
#4
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This is the first I've heard of using silicon. I used 3M Mounting Tape that came with my spoiler. Almost 3 years and 50k miles later, it's still bonded to the car like the day I installed it. Everyone else I know here that has installed it, used the tape as well. I certainly wouldn't use silicone on paint.
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#8
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I saw that he use a "dab" of silicone on the ends......... I guess it would not hurt using a dab of silicone at the points he put it on however that tape is very strong and you can see him pushing and pulling on the spoiler with wet silicone that has not cured so that shows the tape holds well. The "key thing" on ANY tape installation is prep to makes sure there is no wax on the area where the spoiler goes. Good luck with the installation!
#9
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The "key thing" on ANY tape installation is prep to makes sure there is no wax on the area where the spoiler goes. Good luck with the installation!
#10
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Once you install the spoiler apply some wax to the area you wiped down around the spoiler....... It may be a good time to do a FULL detail since you have a nice new add on!
#11
Use any brand as long as 100% silicone. That one on amazon would be good.
I also like the Dar spoiler but went with the bolt on. Easy to do, DAR puts the screws to line up with the access holes on the trunk lid liner. So has the durability and looks of a oem installed spoiler. Still have to drill the two holes in the trunk lid. A little scary to think about but very easy to do and hard to mess up.
No one seems to have a problem with just the 3m tape. I was being picky. Wanted the same install as a oem spoiler.
And did not want even a little worry of the spoiler coming off on the interstate. Cause an accident and the insurance does not cover since an aftermarket item.
When I bought mine, DAR fine print recommend bolt on to cover themselves. But most use stick on and have never had a problem. And I don't think I have ever heard of anything coming off with 3m tape.
Just on other auto's the occasional window vent visor or hood bug shield that use 3m tape. And even that is rare.
I also like the Dar spoiler but went with the bolt on. Easy to do, DAR puts the screws to line up with the access holes on the trunk lid liner. So has the durability and looks of a oem installed spoiler. Still have to drill the two holes in the trunk lid. A little scary to think about but very easy to do and hard to mess up.
No one seems to have a problem with just the 3m tape. I was being picky. Wanted the same install as a oem spoiler.
And did not want even a little worry of the spoiler coming off on the interstate. Cause an accident and the insurance does not cover since an aftermarket item.
When I bought mine, DAR fine print recommend bolt on to cover themselves. But most use stick on and have never had a problem. And I don't think I have ever heard of anything coming off with 3m tape.
Just on other auto's the occasional window vent visor or hood bug shield that use 3m tape. And even that is rare.
#12
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Thanks for the great feedback, need to do a little more research regarding drill vs. no drill spoiler but will definitely use the 91% Isop Alcohol either way.
#14
Lexus Fanatic
If you think "OEM" means drilled, that's not necessarily so. Many components on cars (body side moldings, etc are fasted with body tape from the factory....even as early as my 88 Mustang 5.0
#15
I agree a lot of other stuff is attached with the 3m tape. Just in my limited research, I could not find any car manufacturers that install oem rear spoilers without bolts. Even talked to my Lexus body shop.