bought cf splitters, dont know tape to use.

montreal red · 11-09-2007, 10:15 AM

need some help here you guys, i got my cf splitters from a fellow forum member and now i need to know what tape i should be using to attach them onto the car.

RedGT3 · 11-09-2007, 11:06 AM

3M....

stooken · 11-09-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fll335

3M....

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do a search. there's a thread on the recommended sizes to get.

shragon · 11-09-2007, 11:16 AM

3m industrial strength double sided tape. should be able to find it at hardware stores.

HyperM3 · 11-09-2007, 11:23 AM

I got mine at Autozone. They had a couple different sizes so I bought both. Used them in different places. When I tried Home Depot, they had no clue what I was asking for.

wj4 · 11-09-2007, 11:26 AM

The 3M with the red backing.

montreal red · 11-09-2007, 11:48 AM

yea, i saw on other threads that i should be using 3m but is there a particular kind that i should be looking for ??

wj4 said 3m with the red backing ?? so i should be able to go to a hardware store and just look for something with a red backing ?

csupernova · 11-09-2007, 12:08 PM

It is 3M Molding Tape.

335ie90socal · 11-09-2007, 12:51 PM

just make sure its not the thick 3m tape, get the thinner one so it'll look nicer. i used the thicker one on my spoiler and had to take it off cause there was a gap between the spoiler and the trunk. thin 3M is the way to go.

Desi · 11-09-2007, 03:07 PM

Test fit it before peeling off the backing. Also, line up the wheel edge first. Mounting these things properly is a royal pain in the ass. I ripped off all the included tape (alot of work actually), went to mount them, and just could not get them lined up to my liking. Next week I'm just going to bring it to my dad's friend who owns a body shop to get mounted. Don't want to damage anything constantly ripping these things off and repositioning them...

HyperM3 · 11-09-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Desi

Don't want to damage anything constantly ripping these things off and repositioning them...

To make things easier, just spray the tape with soapy water. It helps you slide it into place before it dries.

montreal red · 11-10-2007, 11:22 AM

ok guys... i just went to my local hardware store and all i saw is 3m external mounting tape. it doesnt say that you can use it for cars or anything but it says you can use it to mounting lamps or signs on houses,etc.... it has the red backing like one of the members here mentioned... hope this is the right one... didnt find anything else...

ps. if i dont use tape, maybe i could use betalink?? is that a better idea?

yamazaho · 11-10-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal jet black

ps. if i dont use tape, maybe i could use betalink?? is that a better idea?

Sure you can, if you want those splitters to stay on permanent... IMO I would use tapes just cuz I want to be able to remove them if I am to sell them or I want to go back to stock. Just use the 3M tape man, it holds on just fine....

ejazbmw · 11-10-2007, 01:23 PM

I was going to use 3m tape for my spoiler (different case i know), but long told me it wouldn't sit flush to the car and I didn't want to have a little gap between the two. And to the above comment betalink isn't permanent, if you want to take it off you can its more work but it can be done.

Desi · 11-10-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

To make things easier, just spray the tape with soapy water. It helps you slide it into place before it dries.

That is actually a very good idea, how come I didn't think of it earlier!

I'll buy some more tape and try it again I guess...

montreal red · 11-10-2007, 10:24 PM

right... think i will just try 3m tape first.. its relatively inexpensive and if that doesnt work, i'll try betalink to get rid of the gap... thanks for the help guys !

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

I was going to use 3m tape for my spoiler (different case i know), but long told me it wouldn't sit flush to the car and I didn't want to have a little gap between the two. And to the above comment betalink isn't permanent, if you want to take it off you can its more work but it can be done.

Supramano · 11-10-2007, 11:21 PM

I also bought some splitters and the oem spoiler...the spoiler came with the 3m tape attached to it....am i still supposed to use betalink or just the tape....if so which is better to use or both.... thanx

manny
2008 335xi sedan

montreal red · 11-11-2007, 04:22 PM

well from what i've heard here, i am going to use tape first and see if the fitment is acceptible... if it isnt, i'll resort to betalink... i think betalink will make the splitters harder to uninstall...

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Originally Posted by Supramano

I also bought some splitters and the oem spoiler...the spoiler came with the 3m tape attached to it....am i still supposed to use betalink or just the tape....if so which is better to use or both.... thanx

manny
2008 335xi sedan

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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	yea, i saw on other threads that i should be using 3m but is there a particular kind that i should be looking for ?? wj4 said 3m with the red backing ?? so i should be able to go to a hardware store and just look for something with a red backing ?
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Desi Lieutenant 16 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2014 435i M-Sport X-Drive Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (4)	Test fit it before peeling off the backing. Also, line up the wheel edge first. Mounting these things properly is a royal pain in the ass. I ripped off all the included tape (alot of work actually), went to mount them, and just could not get them lined up to my liking. Next week I'm just going to bring it to my dad's friend who owns a body shop to get mounted. Don't want to damage anything constantly ripping these things off and repositioning them... __________________ 2014 BMW 435i XDrive M-Sport - Delivered May 2014 2007 BMW 323i - Delivered April 2007
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	ok guys... i just went to my local hardware store and all i saw is 3m external mounting tape. it doesnt say that you can use it for cars or anything but it says you can use it to mounting lamps or signs on houses,etc.... it has the red backing like one of the members here mentioned... hope this is the right one... didnt find anything else... ps. if i dont use tape, maybe i could use betalink?? is that a better idea?
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Supramano Lieutenant 33 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 1995 BMW M3, 2008 335xi Sedan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I also bought some splitters and the oem spoiler...the spoiler came with the 3m tape attached to it....am i still supposed to use betalink or just the tape....if so which is better to use or both.... thanx manny 2008 335xi sedan
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