Oem spoiler questions

Mike138 · 09-07-2009, 01:42 PM

Hey I just bought an oem spoiler from CamoTrav over at bbsquad and I plan to just tape this thing on with 3M double sided tape. But I have one question... What is that little plastic peg thing sticking out of the spoiler. I removed the bolts, but this plastic piece is stemming out of the spoiler. Do I just cut it off??? How do people who drill their spoilers on use this piece? Does it need to be there if I use tape? Thank you to anyone who responds. I really want to put this thing on!

TattooAl · 09-07-2009, 02:02 PM

hey mike 138 ( misfits related?) anyways i just put one on with 3m tape and yes i had to cut off the lil peg.

make sure you cover both sides that attach with as much 3m tape as you can. make sure you clean the area that its goin on off real good too.

i didnt think it would hold on that good cause its not much surface area but it does....it aint goin anywhere. and it beats drillin holes in yer car!

Mike138 · 09-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Thanks man! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. oh and yes my user name is referring to the legendary Misfits song "We are 138" haha

ScionBeast · 09-13-2009, 09:48 AM

By not having enough coffee in the morning I just bought a 2008 spoiler for my 2006 XB on Ebay UUGGGGHHH. I hope they get my refund request.
Would the 2008 even fit right, if it does I wonder how it would look? hhmmmmm.

TattooAl · 09-13-2009, 01:52 PM

i dont think it does bro....thats why i always have a coffee and a red bull before doin anything!

ketchup_xb · 09-14-2009, 01:19 AM

al is right. i wont fit. not unless you fiberglassing skills. but then again, you can make your own. lol

the_choice_cat · 10-26-2009, 03:07 AM

I just bought my 06 xb couple days ago, and im super stoked on it.. theres alot of things i wanna do to it im just a complete rookie so hopefully u guys could help me out. im buying a spoiler in the next couple days and i was wondering how good the 3m tape would work ? would i have to drill holes into my xb if it didnt already come with spoiler ?

JP_Extreme · 10-26-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by the_choice_cat

I just bought my 06 xb couple days ago, and im super stoked on it.. theres alot of things i wanna do to it im just a complete rookie so hopefully u guys could help me out. im buying a spoiler in the next couple days and i was wondering how good the 3m tape would work ? would i have to drill holes into my xb if it didnt already come with spoiler ?

Is it a stock spoiler? If it is heard on one of the other board I'm on they say that you can just use the 3M tape and chop off the plastic peg on the back but if you ask me when I finally get mine painted I will be doing my properly to Toyota specs. ie: drill required holes.

TattooAl · 10-26-2009, 09:25 AM

hey whats up JP! good to see you again! I just 3m taped mine, if you drill it you cant ever switch spoilers without having to cover holes and could lead to rust issues up where we live.....i taped mine and believe me, its not goin anywhere!

DTRAIN619 · 10-26-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TattooAl

I just 3m taped mine, if you drill it you cant ever switch spoilers without having to cover holes and could lead to rust issues up where we live.....i taped mine and believe me, its not goin anywhere!

Excellent point, Al!

3M tape will most definitely do the job for the stock spoiler. Mine originally came drilled, and when the bushings that hold the screws in place gave out, I took the 3M route.

It's been a couple of years now, no issues whatsoever. Of course, because of the holes I can never run spoiler-less....

To Choice Cat: I say try the 3M tape first. If you don't like it, or feel it's not secure enough, you always have the option of drilling. Personally, I'd rather not have the holes in my hatch, but in the end it's what makes you fell more comfortable.

the_choice_cat · 10-26-2009, 07:04 PM

thanks for the responses ! JP,it is a stock spoiler and I read somewhere else about the 3m tape also. Are you going to drill the holes yourself or take it to toyota ? How long do you think the tape will last DTRAIN ? has it been the same tape for those couple of years ?

DTRAIN619 · 10-26-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the_choice_cat

How long do you think the tape will last DTRAIN ? has it been the same tape for those couple of years ?

Yep, the same tape for 2 years (more or less). I actually used a post here by my brother Taz (Different wing, but the principle is the same:

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Originally Posted by surfcitylocal

I got my wing mounted today. Here's a short little description of how to remove the stock wing and attach the new one. As always, if you do this to your Box and screw it up...it ain't my fault.

The first thing I would suggest is have someone there to help, it would make things a lot easier.

First, gotta clean the ride...

The old OEM wing. (it's up for sale if anyone wants it)

Step one, remove the plastic caps in order to reach the bolts that hold the wing on...

Once you have the caps removed you find...what a surprise...a 10 mm bolt!

Remove one on each side of the wing...

Once the bolts are removed you can pull the wing from the Box. It will take some effort since there is double stick molding tape holding it on...

Time to remove the double stick moulding tape. I used a heat gun, goo remover and some polishing compound...

I highly suggest you DO NOT use your thumb to try and rub the residue off...

OUCH

The old wing removed, the double stick moulding tape cleaned off and the paint cleaned, it's time for the new wing...

This new wing is held in place by lots and lots of 3m Moulding Tape (from the auto parts store, Home Depot doesn't carry the right kind)...

Lots and lots...

This is the part where having another set of hands would be nice. If not to help place the wing then to at least take pictures. Sorry you'll have to pretend you can see me lining it up and sticking it on...

The finished product!...

Does anyone else hear Rod Stewart singing..."if you think I'm sexy..."

I'm loving my new wing.

Take note of the holes in the hatch - Trust me, you don't want those!!

TattooAl · 10-26-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by the_choice_cat

thanks for the responses ! JP,it is a stock spoiler and I read somewhere else about the 3m tape also. Are you going to drill the holes yourself or take it to toyota ? How long do you think the tape will last DTRAIN ? has it been the same tape for those couple of years ?

It will last til you pull em off, your usin more tape then they use on emblems and those dont ever fall off.....plus I read when you drill you have to get a magnet and get all the shavings out from the hatch or they will rattle and rust!

the_choice_cat · 10-27-2009, 01:01 AM

im all set to use the tape, my last question is though what about residue left from the tape ? If there comes a day that i decide I don't want the spoiler on there will the tape easily come off or will it take a piece of my paint with it when removed ? Has anyone who has used tape for a long period of time actuallly removed the spoiler and had it look fine ?

Mike138 · 10-27-2009, 02:07 AM

I had my bb emblem stuck on for about a year then heat it and removed it, and everything came off fine. I highly doubt that the tape is strong enough to lift some paint off. The spoiler does give slightly if you apply some weight/pressure, but under its own weight, there should be no reason for it to become detached from your car.

bunghole · 10-27-2009, 09:33 AM

After seeing the size of the drill holes. I am having second thought about putting on my spoiler,let alone taping it on.

TattooAl · 10-27-2009, 11:25 AM

residue comes off like on the emblems.....use goo gone, and the spoiler is not coming off trust me!

DTRAIN619 · 10-27-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by the_choice_cat

im all set to use the tape, my last question is though what about residue left from the tape ? If there comes a day that i decide I don't want the spoiler on there will the tape easily come off or will it take a piece of my paint with it when removed ? Has anyone who has used tape for a long period of time actuallly removed the spoiler and had it look fine ?

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Originally Posted by TattooAl

residue comes off like on the emblems.....use goo gone, and the spoiler is not coming off trust me!

Goo Gone FTW!! And don't worry, Cat. The tape won't take any paint off should you decide to remove the spoiler in the future (If you look at the pictures I posted of Taz's box, you can see no paint was removed after he cleaned things up before installing his new spoiler).

wask0 · 11-02-2009, 02:42 PM

Im Glad ?I read this. I have a OEM Spoiler for mine, and didnt want to drill holes. But it looks like 3M Tape is route to take. Can someone send me a link for the Tape, i know they make a ton of different products. Thanks.

i found this, but just wanted to make sure

3M Super Strong Automotive Attachment Tape, double-sided tape, 3M molding tape

DTRAIN619 · 11-02-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wask0

i found this, but just wanted to make sure

3M Super Strong Automotive Attachment Tape, double-sided tape, 3M molding tape

Looks like the same tape Taz used.