Advice for spoiler install?

Xplicit97 · 05-01-2013, 07:13 PM

I have the Stillen rear spoiler, which I love. Its simple and clean, what I don't like is how it attaches, or rather how I was told it was suppose to. Currently it is held on by 3M double sided tape, and it doesn't sit or look right. Its been on this way for about a year but I want a better soloution. It is really bothering me, the tape actually is somewhat visible. Is there any kind of adhesive that is safe for paint that anyone knows about? Like a caulking or anything like that. There are no mounting points on the spoiler itself, and I have a base model spoilerless hatch. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

Xplicit97 · 05-02-2013, 02:33 PM

No advice?

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mrthomr · 05-02-2013, 03:13 PM

If u can create some mounting points on the spoiler I would screw it down asap. I installed a spoiler on my roadster a couple weeks ago. 4 holes and no leaks so far.

--Sent from Galaxy Note while driving with eyes closed.

Kyle@STILLEN · 05-02-2013, 03:33 PM

Hi There,

I hope I can offer some assistance for you. Unfortunately though I can't see the picture in your original post, it just shows up as a broken image icon. If you can shoot me an email with the picture I'll be able to offer a more detailed answer.

If your concern is in regards to the tape sticking, you don't need to worry about that. The 3M double side tape we supply with our urethane is EXTREMELY strong. If properly prepped and applied, you will not have any issues with the part(s) coming off. I've used that tape to hold body parts on to off road trucks, rally cars, race cars, and daily driven street vehicles for YEARS and we only ever see an issue when either side is not properly prepped.

Please send me an email with some pictures to kmillen@stillen.com and I'd be happy to review the install for you.

Thanks!

Kyle

Mike · 05-02-2013, 10:10 PM

not to mention that its being pushed down onto the decklid by the aero

05-01-2013, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	Advice for Stillen spoiler install? I have the Stillen rear spoiler, which I love. Its simple and clean, what I don't like is how it attaches, or rather how I was told it was suppose to. Currently it is held on by 3M double sided tape, and it doesn't sit or look right. Its been on this way for about a year but I want a better soloution. It is really bothering me, the tape actually is somewhat visible. Is there any kind of adhesive that is safe for paint that anyone knows about? Like a caulking or anything like that. There are no mounting points on the spoiler itself, and I have a base model spoilerless hatch. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels Last edited by Xplicit97; 05-01-2013 at 07:24 PM.

05-02-2013, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 45 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 300	No advice? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

05-02-2013, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	not to mention that its being pushed down onto the decklid by the aero __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 30	If u can create some mounting points on the spoiler I would screw it down asap. I installed a spoiler on my roadster a couple weeks ago. 4 holes and no leaks so far. --Sent from Galaxy Note while driving with eyes closed.

05-02-2013, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	Hi There, I hope I can offer some assistance for you. Unfortunately though I can't see the picture in your original post, it just shows up as a broken image icon. If you can shoot me an email with the picture I'll be able to offer a more detailed answer. If your concern is in regards to the tape sticking, you don't need to worry about that. The 3M double side tape we supply with our urethane is EXTREMELY strong. If properly prepped and applied, you will not have any issues with the part(s) coming off. I've used that tape to hold body parts on to off road trucks, rally cars, race cars, and daily driven street vehicles for YEARS and we only ever see an issue when either side is not properly prepped. Please send me an email with some pictures to kmillen@stillen.com and I'd be happy to review the install for you. Thanks! Kyle