Removing a M-Tec Spoiler???

DerekNH · 02-15-2015, 06:26 PM

Here's my car. I've been trying to remove the spoiler on my 318ti due to its loss of clearcoat over the years. Also was curious what it would look like without the wing on it too. I have removed the two bolts securing the ends of the wing together but still can't remove it. What am I missing? Thank you guys

teetime4one · 02-15-2015, 07:05 PM

3M double sided tape all the way around the leading edge. If you want to sell it...I'm a buyer!

DerekNH · 02-15-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by teetime4one

3M double sided tape all the way around the leading edge. If you want to sell it...I'm a buyer!

Are you saying that its two bolts and 3M double sided tape?

**BlackBMWs** · 02-15-2015, 08:48 PM

If it is factory/dealer installed, yes.

If added later, 3M tape or windshield glue.

Both of my white ti's do not have a spoiler. (Black ones too.) I do have two spoilers I will likely add to my Cali and maybe my wifes white 95. I'll take a pick of the white 97 later this afternoon.

teetime4one · 02-16-2015, 05:08 AM

I've had 2 of these spoilers. One had the bolts intact...one had them broken off. I used the later on my black car. It is held in place with about 25 feet of 3M double sided tape. lol

You can probably slide a heavy fishing line under an edge and work it back and forth in order to free it from the hatch. Pulling it will undoubtedly break it in two. I've seen this happen to another member...he couldn't give it away afterwards.

Be creative, it'll take some time. That spoiler has been attached to your car for a long time.

**BlackBMWs** · 02-16-2015, 06:19 PM

Here you go.

If the issue is the clear coat, why not just have it repainted on the car? Unless of course you just don't care for it.

DerekNH · 02-16-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

Here you go.

If the issue is the clear coat, why not just have it repainted on the car? Unless of course you just don't care for it.

I really just don't care for the wing. It is missing clearcoat and I like the look of the car without the wing. Especially in white.

DerekNH · 02-16-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBMWs

Here you go.

If the issue is the clear coat, why not just have it repainted on the car? Unless of course you just don't care for it.

Where did you get that rear bumper? I like the black on that bumper.

**BlackBMWs** · 02-16-2015, 11:22 PM

Let me know if you want to sell the spoiler. I could use one with the bolts intact. Thanks!

The bumpers are stock, one is an MTech and the other a base bumper. If you mean the impact strips, they are stock. If your white ones become available, I'm also interested. Front and rear?

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DerekNH · 02-27-2015, 12:39 AM

Considering the inevitable holes on the trunk I decided against removing it. Also, it seems to be a rare item, so it will stay on

**BlackBMWs** · 02-27-2015, 07:04 AM

Good move!

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