Stock m sport spoiler removal?

_2fast2furious_ · 03-23-2019, 02:17 PM

Hello, i was wondering if the stock m sport spoiler is difficult to remove? Is it just like debadging, just use dental floss and a heat gun?

714_2er · 03-23-2019, 06:04 PM

Yes, just like debadging just a lot more time consuming because of spoiler size.
Fishing string, heat gun, rubbing compound and goo-gone

zombem235 · 03-23-2019, 06:53 PM

Confirm. Worked on mine

jb-slow · 03-24-2019, 10:10 AM

I just grabbed the edge and pulled, they peel right off.

Aaron@Autosource · 03-24-2019, 06:39 PM

Just wait til it gets a little warmer out and you can skip the whole heat gun ordeal.
But the process is like everyone has stated. GL.

_2fast2furious_ · 03-25-2019, 06:57 PM

Hey guys, i cant remember if this was bad or not, but can you use the adhesive promoter with the 3m tape if you want to remove the spoiler later and revert back to stock?

_2fast2furious_ · 03-25-2019, 10:52 PM

Is there an easy way to remove the old residue more easily and less time consuming? I used goo gone and tried rubbing it off for an hour and didnt even get to 1/4 of the goo off and now i have terrible blisters on my finger tips and cant continue. And goo gone sucks ass! Acetone works way better. Any suggestions?

Sypher · 03-26-2019, 10:12 AM

Acetone is used to remove nail polish. It does the same thing to your paint. If you care about your paint, don't use acetone. Stick to paint friendly stuff like goo gone.

BEM-S4 · 03-26-2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by _2fast2furious_

Is there an easy way to remove the old residue more easily and less time consuming? I used goo gone and tried rubbing it off for an hour and didnt even get to 1/4 of the goo off and now i have terrible blisters on my finger tips and cant continue. And goo gone sucks ass! Acetone works way better. Any suggestions?

There's some sort of wheel you use with your drill to remove it. A paint safe eraser. Not sure who makes it 3M maybe?

Do some googling there's definitely something. 99% of the time when you're working too hard there's a better way.

EDIT: googled for you...

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...hoCQd8QAvD_BwE

_2fast2furious_ · 03-26-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

There's some sort of wheel you use with your drill to remove it. A paint safe eraser. Not sure who makes it 3M maybe?

Do some googling there's definitely something. 99% of the time when you're working too hard there's a better way.

EDIT: googled for you...

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...hoCQd8QAvD_BwE

Hey man i really fked it up... i heard someone say to use a putty tool, and i used it and then it scratched the clear coat, and also i didnt put it on straight. Is it possible to straighten it? Its not flush against the trunk on one side. Also is it possible to buff out the clear coat scratches? I feel so upset about this

BEM-S4 · 03-26-2019, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by _2fast2furious_

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

There's some sort of wheel you use with your drill to remove it. A paint safe eraser. Not sure who makes it 3M maybe?

Do some googling there's definitely something. 99% of the time when you're working too hard there's a better way.

EDIT: googled for you...

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...hoCQd8QAvD_BwE

Hey man i really fked it up... i heard someone say to use a putty tool, and i used it and then it scratched the clear coat, and also i didnt put it on straight. Is it possible to straighten it? Its not flush against the trunk on one side. Also is it possible to buff out the clear coat scratches? I feel so upset about this

Yikes. I'd get the spoiler off remove all the tape and take it to a detail shop. An entire car paint correction $300, but you're dealing with a tiny area. I'm guessing $100 to get it as fixed as possible.

You've got a mess on your hands I'd advise start from scratch and fix what's wrong before pressing on with spoiler. There's no way to adjust it now that it's stick on.

Not to sound harsh but it's apparent you're in over your head, get some professional help before you make matters even worse.

714_2er · 03-26-2019, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 714_2er

Yes, just like debadging just a lot more time consuming because of spoiler size.
Fishing string, heat gun, rubbing compound and goo-gone

Should’ve stuck to the basics..

Not the easiest but is the safest way to go, IMO.
Keeping the left over 3m tape warm and soaked with goo gone really helps in removing it..

At this point, throw in the towel and take it to a paint/body shop before any further damage is done.

_2fast2furious_ · 03-27-2019, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Yikes. I'd get the spoiler off remove all the tape and take it to a detail shop. An entire car paint correction $300, but you're dealing with a tiny area. I'm guessing $100 to get it as fixed as possible.

You've got a mess on your hands I'd advise start from scratch and fix what's wrong before pressing on with spoiler. There's no way to adjust it now that it's stick on.

Not to sound harsh but it's apparent you're in over your head, get some professional help before you make matters even worse.

Its ok man, i was really drunk when i did it it. The last car i had, i did it flawlessly but that was 5 years ago

_2fast2furious_ · 03-27-2019, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 714_2er

Should’ve stuck to the basics..

Not the easiest but is the safest way to go, IMO.
Keeping the left over 3m tape warm and soaked with goo gone really helps in removing it..

At this point, throw in the towel and take it to a paint/body shop before any further damage is done.

Go gone didnt do sh!t and i got extreme blisters on my finger tips and took like 3 hourS

hwntime · 03-27-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by _2fast2furious_

Go gone didnt do sh!t and i got extreme blisters on my finger tips and took like 3 hourS

Because you need to let it soak. I let mine soak in Goo Gone for about an hour and it made removing so much easier. Keep in mind that my car was 4.5 years old when I decided to remove the OEM spoiler.

AUSf22 · 04-01-2019, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _2fast2furious_

Its ok man, i was really drunk when i did it it. The last car i had, i did it flawlessly but that was 5 years ago

LOL

Estoril6rod · 04-01-2019, 09:47 PM

Man are you in any way related to that one guy who drove his M235i through deep standing water? I'm just about to reach for the popcorn

Seriously though, pay for a pro to do this and save yourself plenty of $$$ on not having to repaint your entire trunk!

Uwrwilke · 10-06-2019, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Estoril6rod

Man are you in any way related to that one guy who drove his M235i through deep standing water? I'm just about to reach for the popcorn

Seriously though, pay for a pro to do this and save yourself plenty of $$$ on not having to repaint your entire trunk!

If anybody has a spare silver one left over, I'll buy yours!

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714_2er Lieutenant 108 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2015 AW M235i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoulCal, 714 iTrader: (0)	Yes, just like debadging just a lot more time consuming because of spoiler size. Fishing string, heat gun, rubbing compound and goo-gone Last edited by 714_2er; 03-23-2019 at 07:54 PM..
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Aaron@Autosource 98 Rep 305 Posts Drives: F110/F22 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	Just wait til it gets a little warmer out and you can skip the whole heat gun ordeal. But the process is like everyone has stated. GL.
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_2fast2furious_ Private 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2 series Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, i cant remember if this was bad or not, but can you use the adhesive promoter with the 3m tape if you want to remove the spoiler later and revert back to stock?
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_2fast2furious_ Private 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2 series Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Is there an easy way to remove the old residue more easily and less time consuming? I used goo gone and tried rubbing it off for an hour and didnt even get to 1/4 of the goo off and now i have terrible blisters on my finger tips and cant continue. And goo gone sucks ass! Acetone works way better. Any suggestions?
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Sypher Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 260 Posts Drives: '16 228i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Acetone is used to remove nail polish. It does the same thing to your paint. If you care about your paint, don't use acetone. Stick to paint friendly stuff like goo gone.
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Estoril6rod Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 218 Posts Drives: M235i X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: LV iTrader: (1)	Man are you in any way related to that one guy who drove his M235i through deep standing water? I'm just about to reach for the popcorn Seriously though, pay for a pro to do this and save yourself plenty of $$$ on not having to repaint your entire trunk!
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