Installing splitters over Xpel??

Chris N · 02-02-2018, 09:49 AM

Quick question, does anyone know if I should install the carbon splitters over the Xpel or have it removed before installation? I do plan to have the Xpel reapplied on the splitters.

Aaaaaaaaa · 02-02-2018, 11:44 AM

I'd try to remove it first. First the extra thickness of the Xpel may cause fitment issues and second if you remove the splitters later it'll rip the Xpel and you need to redo the entire bumper.

cryptz · 02-05-2018, 07:38 PM

i have my whole car wrapped in xpel. i did not have the splitters u mentioned but for the spoiler we covered the entire trunk as normal and then wrapped the splitter before attaching it to the car. No issues at all. Same thing with the front lip, i sincerely doubt the wrap will cause fitment issues but you could test fit it before you goto the extreme of removing the wrap.

smithf80 · 02-06-2018, 10:10 AM

you can attach stuff to clear bra. my trunk lip was attached to clear bra on my trunk with no issues.

Chris N · 02-07-2018, 06:24 AM

If the splitters are installed over the existing Xpel, could they still be removed without messing up the covering to the point where the entire front would have to be redone?

Circuit Hunter · 02-07-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris N

Quick question, does anyone know if I should install the carbon splitters over the Xpel or have it removed before installation? I do plan to have the Xpel reapplied on the splitters.

I had Expel installed before the splitters went on in the case they had to be replaced or removed for a future owner. They fit over the Expel perfectly.

We didn’t use any adhesive by the way. We just used the fasteners and it’s not going anywhere.

Chris N · 02-08-2018, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Circuit Hunter

We didn’t use any adhesive by the way. We just used the fasteners and it’s not going anywhere.

Okay, I guess I will do the same thing. You're saying the top outer portion of the splitters were tight?

Foxyy · 08-25-2018, 08:09 AM

@OP how did it go? Having the same situation here and not sure if I have to remove my clear bra...

Chris N · 08-25-2018, 10:05 AM

Was totally mounting over the clear bra. I also didn't use any tape or glue since there were so many fasteners with the MP lip.

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cryptz Lieutenant 172 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2015 m4 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: pottstown pa iTrader: (1)	i have my whole car wrapped in xpel. i did not have the splitters u mentioned but for the spoiler we covered the entire trunk as normal and then wrapped the splitter before attaching it to the car. No issues at all. Same thing with the front lip, i sincerely doubt the wrap will cause fitment issues but you could test fit it before you goto the extreme of removing the wrap.
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Chris N Second Lieutenant 153 Rep 247 Posts Drives: BMW M2c Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	If the splitters are installed over the existing Xpel, could they still be removed without messing up the covering to the point where the entire front would have to be redone?
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Foxyy Private First Class 267 Rep 154 Posts Drives: F82 M4 LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Karlsruhe - Germany iTrader: (0)	@OP how did it go? Having the same situation here and not sure if I have to remove my clear bra... __________________ "Your car isn't fast enough till you're afraid to unlock it in the morning." - Walter Roehrl
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Chris N Second Lieutenant 153 Rep 247 Posts Drives: BMW M2c Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Was totally mounting over the clear bra. I also didn't use any tape or glue since there were so many fasteners with the MP lip.
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