S40 (New) Body : - Lip spoiler installation adhesive question

StatusRed · Aug 25th, 2020, 11:24

I'm getting the genuine painted S40 lip spoiler and my question is about attaching it.. There is a special adhesive kit by Volvo (£35) which is a 2 part adhesive requiring a special tool to apply it (over £100). I have got a quote from a Volvo dealer to fit it for £250 (that's just the labour..).

Is there another robust way of fitting it? Is double sided 3M tape good enough? I don't want to spend £160 on a spoiler just for it to go flying off..

Cheers.

StatusRed · Aug 25th, 2020, 12:49

I've gone for 3M VHB tape, tiger seal adhseive (for extra strength on the corners) and then Scotch automotive masking tape to line it up. Hopefully this holds it.

Max HEADVROOM · Aug 25th, 2020, 13:13

tiger seal.... job done.

StatusRed · Sep 6th, 2020, 21:42

Fitted it yesterday, I'm pleased with it feels solid enough

Aug 25th, 2020, 11:24	#1
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:05 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Lip spoiler installation adhesive question I'm getting the genuine painted S40 lip spoiler and my question is about attaching it.. There is a special adhesive kit by Volvo (£35) which is a 2 part adhesive requiring a special tool to apply it (over £100). I have got a quote from a Volvo dealer to fit it for £250 (that's just the labour..). Is there another robust way of fitting it? Is double sided 3M tape good enough? I don't want to spend £160 on a spoiler just for it to go flying off.. Cheers. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Aug 25th, 2020, 12:49	#2
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:05 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I've gone for 3M VHB tape, tiger seal adhseive (for extra strength on the corners) and then Scotch automotive masking tape to line it up. Hopefully this holds it. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Sep 6th, 2020, 21:42	#4
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:05 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Fitted it yesterday, I'm pleased with it feels solid enough __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Aug 25th, 2020, 13:13	#3
Max HEADVROOM Senior Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2022 15:01 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pontefract	tiger seal.... job done.

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