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How good is 3M tape? Anyone have their spoiler fly into traffic yet?

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Old 11-21-2008, 12:00 PM
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Default How good is 3M tape? Anyone have their spoiler fly into traffic yet?

I just had the dealer install the votex 3pc. spoiler on my car. Tech said he would rather have screwed it in place, but that Audi would only allow the use of 3M tape.

So how secure is it? Should I worry at all about it. . .to the touch it seems mighty strong.
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I doubt it would be going anywhere.
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Default IIRC my installer used automotive grade adhesive.... with the 3M... that might have been the front

though.... dont remember... either way you should be ok
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Default It's most likely what they call "supersonic speedtape" in the military. Designed to stay on the wing

of F-4's while going Mach 1+ :-)

Still used today on my airliner to seal fairings and such as a temporary fix until they can be properly resealed. Pretty tough stuff!
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Wait. . .only Mach 1? I guess I won't push my V8 too much then on the freeway, =)
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Default Don't worry about it.

Stock side skirt on many many cars are held only by that 3M tape.

Try pulling off your spoiler, you'll see how strong it is.
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