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Own · 05-23-2008, 02:26 PM

Hey u all. My front lip got damaged during winter and side of it is not holding onto the bumper anymore. Lip is sticking out a little cause the clip is broken. Im going to re install my bumper due to bad fitment after HID installation and will fix the lip too. So far I came up with two ideas 1 is to put a screw on the side as shown in pic below or to use to 2side tape. What you think I can do to fix the lip? All suggestions welcome.

How the bumper and lip looks now.

b0r1cha · 05-23-2008, 02:36 PM

get some strong glue and glue it. haha

krouchchocolate · 05-23-2008, 02:41 PM

just remove the old tape, and reapply some new double sided tape

JSM1284 · 05-23-2008, 02:51 PM

It doesnt use tape.

The small screw in the wheel well would be the best looking, and cost effective way to fix it.

TRD VVTi · 05-23-2008, 03:30 PM

Double sided tape and a screw/rivot.

I'm really anal, so I'd end up putting a screw/rivot in the other side too.

Own · 05-23-2008, 03:59 PM

Yeah it doesnt have 2 side tape. I wantedto put 2 side tape but think it will come off at high heat temperature. Ill go check few hardware stores may be will find some nice screws.
Thanks of the input.

GT-R · 05-23-2008, 04:14 PM

This is just a temporary fix right? Don't use screws, just use double sided tape until you get a chance to fix it properly, 3M brand for auto is good.

You don't want to leave holes on that nice looking car.

james399 · 05-23-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Own

Yeah it doesnt have 2 side tape. I wantedto put 2 side tape but think it will come off at high heat temperature. Ill go check few hardware stores may be will find some nice screws.
Thanks of the input.

3m body molding tape... it takes 24 hours to cure...

does anyone know where i can get that little grey rubber thing on top of the lip kit? is that just tape?

glenn14 · 05-23-2008, 04:44 PM

How about going to your local Toyota DLR and getting the clip if that is possible ????
I don't know if the clip can be replaced or if it permanantly mounted to the plastic....

Glenn

Own · 05-23-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by james399

3m body molding tape... it takes 24 hours to cure...

does anyone know where i can get that little grey rubber thing on top of the lip kit? is that just tape?

I dont think thats the tape. Ill check the 3m tape out and what its all about. Yes im going to make it permanent. I know screw will fuk up the look but ill try to find something less visible and there are lots of other spaces i can put the screw in. Once i take of the bumper again ill know for sure whats best.

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Originally Posted by glenn14

How about going to your local Toyota DLR and getting the clip if that is possible ????
I don't know if the clip can be replaced or if it permanantly mounted to the plastic....

Glenn

clip was mounted with the plastic

Dealer is not an option. It cant be replaced

Rapid Roy · 05-24-2008, 04:19 AM

If you get the 3M auto body moulding tape it will be permanent. Just make sure both surfaces are clean and dry. Your emblems and body moulding is held on with that stuff.

ebumdude · 05-24-2008, 10:02 AM

Duct tape that shit.

CheapChic · 05-24-2008, 11:39 AM

The clip is broken.

there is a black urethane caulk that BMW uses, it called Betalink.
it is thick, I would use that

TRD VVTi · 05-24-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid Roy

If you get the 3M auto body moulding tape it will be permanent. Just make sure both surfaces are clean and dry. Your emblems and body moulding is held on with that stuff.

+1

The real 3M stuff works fantastic. It's amazing how well it holds and how much pressure it can take. Make sure it's not the white stuff. The grey tape is what you want.

Own · 05-24-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapChic

The clip is broken.

there is a black urethane caulk that BMW uses, it called Betalink.
it is thick, I would use that

Hmm. Ill do some research on it and see if i can get it. So far its 3m tape/screw. May be betalink too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapid Roy

If you get the 3M auto body moulding tape it will be permanent. Just make sure both surfaces are clean and dry. Your emblems and body moulding is held on with that stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

+1

The real 3M stuff works fantastic. It's amazing how well it holds and how much pressure it can take. Make sure it's not the white stuff. The grey tape is what you want.

Is it good in High temperatures? Ill buy 3m tape today. Hopefully it available in canadian tire or home depot. Plus ill figure out what to do with screw. Decided to move installation for tomorrow morning.

TY