Wind Buffeting — Gloss Black Solutions

[STi_to_GRzupra]

I see you have the gloss black - have yours maintained their integrity or has the clearcoat failed? Asking because the clear on mine failed after a couple of years

I had the AMS. Mine didn’t did hold up well. Passenger side clear coat started peeling off. Car was garage kept.

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[BMWAF]

Look awful? Nobody ever notices them.

I notice mine from time to time at best but I just think the $12 specials look atrocious. Frugal and functional perhaps, but certainly not aesthetic.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

IMO these are the best ones for the money.
They look oem and work perfect at less than $80.

Link: (no affiliation with the seller)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1848381645...ofBQKtXRxa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Lily]

IMO these are the best ones for the money.
They look oem and work perfect at less than $80.

Link: (no affiliation with the seller)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1848381645...ofBQKtXRxa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Would you be able to explain to me how you installed these? I know it's straight forward, but I don't want to press glue and tape onto my brand new car without being absolutely sure of it. I just bought these, and they look great, and you can hardly tell it's an aftermarket part even up close. I'm also worried about water seeping in between it, have you noticed this happening?

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Would you be able to explain to me how you installed these? I know it's straight forward, but I don't want to press glue and tape onto my brand new car without being absolutely sure of it. I just bought these, and they look great, and you can hardly tell it's an aftermarket part even up close. I'm also worried about water seeping in between it, have you noticed this happening?

~ Clean both surfaces with rubbing alcohol on a new micro fiber towel... use the supplied double sided tape applied to the deflector around the perimeter.... remove the double sided tape red protectant... align and apply with pressure. It's that easy.

 

[Lily]

~ Clean both surfaces with rubbing alcohol on a new micro fiber towel... use the supplied double sided tape applied to the deflector around the perimeter.... remove the double sided tape red protectant... align and apply with pressure. It's that easy.

Okay, thank you. I wasn't sure because mine came with a small thing of high strength glue.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Okay, thank you. I wasn't sure because mine came with a small thing of high strength glue.

~ Definitely don't use glue or silicone.

Go buy some quality 3M double sided tape in 1/4" width... run the perimeter on all 3 sides... and you'll be good to go!

 

[Mayday]

4. Ordered these because you know... We're all out of our minds here a little. They look like a combination of two versions above. Will report once I get those from China.

I ordered that, thanks for your reviews. They worked perfect for me and I think it's the best choice for people who are looking to match the same color as the OEM 'gloss black'

Thanks again

 

[BimmerGuy]

Okay, thank you. I wasn't sure because mine came with a small thing of high strength glue.

Mine did as well, with no instructions. However, it seems that most people here used the glue as a (I guess) belt & suspenders attachment if the tape should fail. I just put on a small dab in the middle, and if I ever need/want to remove these things (I can't imagine why I would) it shouldn't be too difficult to pry it off.

 

[BMWAF]

Mine did as well, with no instructions. However, it seems that most people here used the glue as a (I guess) belt & suspenders attachment if the tape should fail. I just put on a small dab in the middle, and if I ever need/want to remove these things (I can't imagine why I would) it shouldn't be too difficult to pry it off.

Never ever use the glue or tape that comes with these cheap products. As @Andrew4Supra suggested, buy some genuine 3M VHB tape and rest easy.

 

[BimmerGuy]

Never ever use the glue or tape that comes with these cheap products. As @Andrew4Supra suggested, buy some genuine 3M VHB tape and rest easy.

Oh sure, now you tell me!

Update: My eBay winglets performed well, no noticeable buffeting noise until I got the car over 110 MPH, and they are still on the car (using the supplied tape and glue) even though I might have seen speeds of 135 or so. Yes, I was on the track, nothing stupid on public roads.

 

[BluePhirePB]

Oh sure, now you tell me!

Update: My eBay winglets performed well, no noticeable buffeting noise until I got the car over 110 MPH, and they are still on the car (using the supplied tape and glue) even though I might have seen speeds of 135 or so. Yes, I was on the track, nothing stupid on public roads.

I just received my eBay winglets. It came with double-sided adhesive and a little black tube of glue I'm assuming.

What was your installation procedure? Yes, also googling we speak.

 

[BimmerGuy]

I just received my eBay winglets. It came with double-sided adhesive and a little black tube of glue I'm assuming.

What was your installation procedure? Yes, also googling we speak.

I used the tape on the perimeter of the pieces, and put a dab of glue in the middle.

 

[BluePhirePB]

Thanks, much appreciated!

 

[Andrew4Supra]

I just received my eBay winglets. It came with double-sided adhesive and a little black tube of glue I'm assuming.

What was your installation procedure? Yes, also googling we speak.

~ I bought a quality 3M double sided tape…
placed it around the perimeter (didn’t want to use glue)… and they are extremely secure with no issues after 3 years in place.

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