Is this spoiler factory fit…?

[john-e89]

Hey,

Does anyone know if these bootlid spoilers are a factory fit from an option list at the time…? Not sure I like it, it’s not horrific but I’d like to get it off so I can decide, i can’t see any bolts for it so I’m assuming it’s bonded on, I’ve had a gentle try at removing it but it’s well stuck on there hence my question. Last thing I want to do is damage the bootlid and have to paint it as the rest of the car is original paint. Hot water and cheese wire with a slowly slowly catchy monkey method I guess.

 

[Phoenixboy]

I know what you mean, not a fan of spoilers.
no expert, but you will do well to remove it without damaging paintwork, but it depends what they used.
as you say, some gentle heat may loosen enough to remove...

 

[MKZ4000]

It is the OEM Aero spoiler and you are correct it is bonded on. It will be difficult to remove without damaging the boot. If you do decide to remove it, I would be interested in purchasing it as I also have an imola red M and I like the look.

 

[enuff_zed]

It is the OEM Aero spoiler and you are correct it is bonded on. It will be difficult to remove without damaging the boot. If you do decide to remove it, I would be interested in purchasing it as I also have an imola red M and I like the look.

Well I understand that you'd both want to keep your cars original, but why not simply swap boot lids?

 

[pvr]

It is the OEM Aero spoiler and you are correct it is bonded on. It will be difficult to remove without damaging the boot. If you do decide to remove it, I would be interested in purchasing it as I also have an imola red M and I like the look.

Well I understand that you'd both want to keep your cars original, but why not simply swap boot lids?

That is the only way to do it. I removed one and had to put it back as the paint underneath was mank after the removal

 

[john-e89]

It is the OEM Aero spoiler and you are correct it is bonded on. It will be difficult to remove without damaging the boot. If you do decide to remove it, I would be interested in purchasing it as I also have an imola red M and I like the look.

Well I understand that you'd both want to keep your cars original, but why not simply swap boot lids?

That is the only way to do it. I removed one and had to put it back as the paint underneath was mank after the removal

Too mank for detailing to deal with it Paul...?

If it comes ro it I'll let you know MKZ.

 

[pvr]

Top layer (clear coat) was attacked by the glue, so even after polishing you could see where it had been (like a shadow).

 

[B21]

FWIW I think it’s one of the best spoiler / car bottom combos..even though it’s not small I always smile when I see one out..but each to their own..

 

[pvr]

You mean it looks cr*p :lol:

 

[john-e89]

 

[True-Blue]

Personally, I marginally prefer the clean look, but not to the extent that’d I’d be trying to remove the spoiler - especially if it left the factory like that.

Your photo has reminded me that I desperately need to clean my exhaust tips though!

 

[pvr]

They were dealerfit, not factory fit

 

[john-e89]

Personally, I marginally prefer the clean look, but not to the extent that’d I’d be trying to remove the spoiler - especially if it left the factory like that.

Your photo has reminded me that I desperately need to clean my exhaust tips though!

That's pretty much where I am with it True.

Being on here isn't getting those tips done is it.....! :evil: :evil:

 

[True-Blue]

Personally, I marginally prefer the clean look, but not to the extent that’d I’d be trying to remove the spoiler - especially if it left the factory like that.

Your photo has reminded me that I desperately need to clean my exhaust tips though!

That's pretty much where I am with it True.

Being on here isn't getting those tips done is it.....! :evil: :evil:

I’m in London for the Mrs latest chemo John, no polishing today… a job for the weekend

 

[john-e89]

Personally, I marginally prefer the clean look, but not to the extent that’d I’d be trying to remove the spoiler - especially if it left the factory like that.

Your photo has reminded me that I desperately need to clean my exhaust tips though!

That's pretty much where I am with it True.

Being on here isn't getting those tips done is it.....! :evil: :evil:

I’m in London for the Mrs latest chemo John, no polishing today… a job for the weekend

Really sorry to read that True, I hope all goes well with a positive outcome. Horrible time for you.

Best to you both.

 

[True-Blue]

That's pretty much where I am with it True.

Being on here isn't getting those tips done is it.....! :evil: :evil:

I’m in London for the Mrs latest chemo John, no polishing today… a job for the weekend

Really sorry to read that True, I hope all goes well with a positive outcome. Horrible time for you.

Best to you both.

Thanks John, but it’s all good.

Stage 4 secondary, but on a medical trial which combines Chemo & immunotherapy. So every three weeks jaunt from Bristol to Barbican and back. 2yrs into this routine and currently clear… been clear for 18 months, literally a miracle

Lifetime commitment, but thousands can’t have this combo yet as still in trial stage.. blessed.

 

[john-e89]

I’m in London for the Mrs latest chemo John, no polishing today… a job for the weekend

Really sorry to read that True, I hope all goes well with a positive outcome. Horrible time for you.

Best to you both.

Thanks John, but it’s all good.

Stage 4 secondary, but on a medical trial which combines Chemo & immunotherapy. So every three weeks jaunt from Bristol to Barbican and back. 2yrs into this routine and currently clear… been clear for 18 months, literally a miracle

Lifetime commitment, but thousands can’t have this combo yet as still in trial stage.. blessed.

Excellent news....

 

[pvr]

Puts that sh*t spoiler into perspective.

Immunotherapy has been used for many years in NL (is mainstream there) and is very effective. Very good news that your wife got that and it is working well

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Puts that sh*t spoiler into perspective.

Immunotherapy has been used for many years in NL (is mainstream there) and is very effective. Very good news that your wife got that and it is working well

Immunotherapy has been routine treatment for many cancers in the UK for years too. It very much depends on the specifics of the tumour / treatment, but often they have an affinity for a specific binding site found only on the tumour cell then deliver a chemotherapeutic agent to that cell line. The chemotherapy isn't new, just the focused method of delivery.
True-Blue, good to hear your wife is responding well to the trial meds.