Rear Spoiler Fitting

[Ramsey]

I've just bought and now received a Rieger spoiler, now it's come with 6 bolts but it seems impossible to fit as there is no access to putting the nuts on. The only way I think I can fit it is to use a bodyshop adhesive.
Has any one else tried using the bolts, and if so were there any problems?

[cooljess76]

A lot of people here are using double sided tape, however if you're uncomfortable using it since most of the spoilers people on this forum have installed mount flush rather than raised, you could use DOW BetaSeal. It's what auto body shops use to adhere moldings and such. It dries rubbery with an EXTREMELY strong bond. It cures in just a couple of hours. It's actual purpose is to seal windshields. It costs about 25 bucks a tube and you'll need a caulking gun. It's generally not available to the public, however you might be able to get some from your local auto-glass shop or body shop.

[Ramsey]

Thanks for replying, I think the adhesive is the only way to go, as it has to be flush mounted, I think the UK bodyshops use a product called Tigerseal, I will google it and see what the difference is.

[BMW_Hatchback]

can you show us some pics?

[Ramsey]

I post pics tomorrow when it's light

[Ramsey]

Rear hatch panel off

Left corner

Left corner

Left side

Right corner

Spoiler

[Philly]

mine is mounted with screws and double sided tape... its hard to explain how the screws are in there, they are very close to the edge, right before the "fold"...

I paid a body shop to paint and mount it ($150~)

[L84THSKY]

I have the same one mounted on my car. When someone rear ended me, I had the bumper repainted, and I begged the guy to mount the spoiler. At first he didn't wanna do it. In the end he mounted it, but I never did find out how he did it.

Originally Posted by Ramsey

I've just bought and now received a Rieger spoiler, now it's come with 6 bolts but it seems impossible to fit as there is no access to putting the nuts on. The only way I think I can fit it is to use a bodyshop adhesive.
Has any one else tried using the bolts, and if so were there any problems?

[angel318ti]

I had the same spoiler and I hated the way it mounts. Had to drill holes and that might create rust. make sure if you drill get rid of all the metal shavings if you do decide to drill.

[Ramsey]

Thanks for the replies guys, I've drilled a hole for the centre mount and even that was double skinned, but I think it will hold it securely enough, as for the rest I think it's going to have to be body shop glue.
I've spoken to my bodyshop and he says they use it for most of their mouldings, and once on its easier to cut off than pull off.
I'll post pics when painted and fitted (end of the week), then it's the fitting of M3 style mirrors with indicators, which also looks harder than previously thought.