Removed OEM spoiler, need advice on how to blend paint under spoiler??

xtrozero · Yesterday, 09:02 PM

Hey y'all,

I removed my OEM spoiler as I'm replacing it with a carbon CS style spoiler, and after removal there was a lot of caked on dirt pressed against to the 3M tape where the spoiler/dirt was covering. After cleaning it up and getting the tape off, there's a pretty clear mark where the spoiler was. Is there any way I can make this look a little cleaner? It'll probably be covered by my new spoiler, but just wondering if there's anything I can quickly do before then. Is polishing my only option?

John in VA · Today, 10:03 AM

You could try a paint cleaner or polishing by hand to remove the stubborn dirt, but you might require a machine to make it "disappear." No big deal if the footprint of the new spoiler is the same.

bucketfoot · Today, 03:16 PM

Just went through this myself. 3M adhesive remover. The dirt is likely sticking to the remaining adhesive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

///MPhatic · Today, 04:50 PM

I'd wet-sand this with 2400 then buff for a quick fix. This is nothing at all, 15 minutes tops.

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xtrozero Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	Removed OEM spoiler, need advice on how to blend paint under spoiler?? Hey y'all, I removed my OEM spoiler as I'm replacing it with a carbon CS style spoiler, and after removal there was a lot of caked on dirt pressed against to the 3M tape where the spoiler/dirt was covering. After cleaning it up and getting the tape off, there's a pretty clear mark where the spoiler was. Is there any way I can make this look a little cleaner? It'll probably be covered by my new spoiler, but just wondering if there's anything I can quickly do before then. Is polishing my only option? Attached Images
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John in VA Colonel 1145 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	You could try a paint cleaner or polishing by hand to remove the stubborn dirt, but you might require a machine to make it "disappear." No big deal if the footprint of the new spoiler is the same. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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bucketfoot Captain 1208 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW 230i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Centennial, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW 230i xDrive [10.00]	Just went through this myself. 3M adhesive remover. The dirt is likely sticking to the remaining adhesive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ This post sent using 100% recycled electrons.
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///MPhatic The Seeker 15051 Rep 3,723 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I'd wet-sand this with 2400 then buff for a quick fix. This is nothing at all, 15 minutes tops.
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