Help! Installed Rear lip....have a gap!
05-01-2008, 04:36 PM
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2005 E500 AMG SPORT, 2002 ML320 LOADED
Help! Installed Rear lip....have a gap!
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Well I received my E63 style rear lip spoiler and wasted no time last night installing it on my E500 AMG pkg to complete the look. I taped it down last night as is suggested (It is held by a thin foam double sided tape). This morning I noticed (much to my chagrin) that I must not have pushed it in all the way on the right rear (it is about 1/8") from being pushed against the vertical protion of the trunk. I know maybe I'm being a bit picky, but there is a slight shadow noticeable..... Any suggestions on how to unstick/restick? Or use the thinner tape? Or even what tape to use....I know some have used the glue here. Please let me know what you have done?
Thanks in advance!
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Well I received my E63 style rear lip spoiler and wasted no time last night installing it on my E500 AMG pkg to complete the look. I taped it down last night as is suggested (It is held by a thin foam double sided tape). This morning I noticed (much to my chagrin) that I must not have pushed it in all the way on the right rear (it is about 1/8") from being pushed against the vertical protion of the trunk. I know maybe I'm being a bit picky, but there is a slight shadow noticeable..... Any suggestions on how to unstick/restick? Or use the thinner tape? Or even what tape to use....I know some have used the glue here. Please let me know what you have done?
Thanks in advance!
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05-01-2008, 10:46 PM
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How to remove?
I think the install may be part to blame for the gap, but certainly the (about 1 millimeter thick) foam tape contributed. Anyone have experience removing this stuff? Should I just try to run some dental floss between the lip and the trunk (hugging the trunk as I go from side to side)? Is there an effective release agent anyone is aware of? Will Heat work? Hi RonB the spoiler was indeed pre-painted, and looks good, my E500 AMG Sports Package is black. I purchased it from Jerry at "ForMyMercedes". Have been VERY pleased with his service after and during the sale... I am considering re applying it with a very thin 3M tape, or having it professionally applied with glue or the thin tape... Any suggestions? Anyone?
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05-01-2008, 11:02 PM
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You can try a product called Goof-Off or Goo-be-gone. It's an adhesive remover and works well.
I think the install may be part to blame for the gap, but certainly the (about 1 millimeter thick) foam tape contributed. Anyone have experience removing this stuff? Should I just try to run some dental floss between the lip and the trunk (hugging the trunk as I go from side to side)? Is there an effective release agent anyone is aware of? Will Heat work? Hi RonB the spoiler was indeed pre-painted, and looks good, my E500 AMG Sports Package is black. I purchased it from Jerry at "ForMyMercedes". Have been VERY pleased with his service after and during the sale... I am considering re applying it with a very thin 3M tape, or having it professionally applied with glue or the thin tape... Any suggestions? Anyone?
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