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Old 07-08-2022, 08:03 PM
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Default Rear Spoiler/double sided adhesive tape- does it hold??

Just received a unpainted rear spoiler with dbl sided adhesive tape . Laying it on the back of the trunk panel there are small gaps between spoiler & panel. Should I weigh it down when laying it on panel?
Will the tape secure the spoiler from being blown off the car while driving down the highway?? Any info greatly appreciated.
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Spoiler king one I put on last fall won’t come off ha, that sticks well
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My SLP spoiler has been on the car for the past 3 years with plenty of over 100mph blasts. No issues with it coming off at high speeds.
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My color matched ZR1 style spoiler has never even wiggled so yes, I would say it will stay put no problem
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I installed one on a Infinity using the same method 2 years ago and and still on it. Never a issue with it.
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Had one on for 10 years . The body shop tried to take it off
to paint it, and the shop snapped it in half. Strong tape
Good luck
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Have my spoiler on over 10 yrs with the double sided tape with no problems! I did add more tape b- 4 install. Suggest getting the spoiler warm (sunlight O.K.) to conform to body lines. I also used a black marker on the outside edges of the white tape. Good Luck!.
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My Caravaggio rear spoiler has been rock solid for 10 years. Installed in 2012 using automotive double-sided tape. Sort of like the BSMs and many know how difficult those are to remove.


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My ZR1 style from C7 Carbon I bolted on. It didn't need sucked down much but once bolted down, it fits perfect.








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Originally Posted by MSG C5
My Caravaggio rear spoiler has been rock solid for 10 years. Installed in 2012 using automotive double-sided tape. Sort of like the BSMs and many know how difficult those are to remove.


Thanks, the car looks fantastic.
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As long as you remove any wax on the paint prior to applying the tape, it’s never coming off.
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Originally Posted by Crosis
As long as you remove any wax on the paint prior to applying the tape, it’s never coming off.
OK Thanks.
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Use a good quality tape like 3M and prep the surface and the tape will hold for a long, long time.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Use a good quality tape like 3M and prep the surface and the tape will hold for a long, long time.
OK Thanks.

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