Need Advice - Yofer Rear Spoiler Install

[SlntHntr27]

Hey All,

I am looking for some help here and hope some may have experience. I am looking to install this Yofer Spoiler on my 2023 Civic Sport.

https://swaautosports.com/collectio...ack-duckbill-trunk-spoiler-v2-by-yofer-desgin

It can be bolt mounted or you can use the doubled sided adhesive tape that it comes with. I have already decided not to bolt mount for a few reasons. With that aside I was hoping someone could help with the adhesive side of the things.

Do I use the provided adhesive or do I use a 3M aftermarket tape? Here are pictures of the base of the mount and the provided adhesive pads. Or should I use something like the 3M tape linked below which I have and already used on my front lip and window visors.

Amazon.com: Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Waterproof Mounting Foam Tape, 16.4ft Length, 0.94in Width, Strong Adhesive Tape for Car, Wall, LED Strip Light, Home/Office Decor, Made of 3M VHB Tape : Office Products

Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in Advanced and Happy Holidays!

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[Sooner1]

I would go with the 3M that you provided the Amazon link for. I deal with adhesives every day. Our applications are sticking bare metal to bare metal (so no painted surfaces). The Amazon link does not give a 3M part number that I could find but that item is part of their VHB line (very high bond) and should be good for this application. It is amazing how strong of a bond you can get from 3M VHB. The adhesive supplied with the wing is too much of a wildcard.

Surface prep is just as important as adhesive selection. I would use a clay bar and then isopropyl alcohol wipes. If you just have the alcohol wipes I would do multiple wipes - like 5 or 6. Sometimes just a wipe or 2 will not remove a thick layer of wax and contaminates.

 

[Sooner1]

3M also makes a primer that you can buy on Amazon that can significantly increase bond. Search for "3M Primer 94." Should be able to get it in an application pen.

 

[SlntHntr27]

I would go with the 3M that you provided the Amazon link for. I deal with adhesives every day. Our applications are sticking bare metal to bare metal (so no painted surfaces). The Amazon link does not give a 3M part number that I could find but that item is part of their VHB line (very high bond) and should be good for this application. It is amazing how strong of a bond you can get from 3M VHB. The adhesive supplied with the wing is too much of a wildcard.

Surface prep is just as important as adhesive selection. I would use a clay bar and then isopropyl alcohol wipes. If you just have the alcohol wipes I would do multiple wipes - like 5 or 6. Sometimes a just a wipe or 2 will not remove a thick layer of wax and contaminates.

Thank you for the detailed explanation it was exactly what I was looking for. I felt the same way about the supplied adhesive and seeing as I already have the good 3M tape I might as well use it. I didn't think to use a clay bar but I definitely will and then isopropyl alcohol. I feel much more confident that this will not go any where once applied and cured. Now to make sure everything is centered

 

[SlntHntr27]

3M also makes a primer that you can buy on Amazon that can significantly increase bond. Search for "3M Primer 94." Should be able to get it in an application pen.

Thank you! I have never heard of this and I will for sure use this in conjunction with the 3M tape. Happy Holidays!

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