garycat
Active Member
Here's how to add a boot spoiler to a 2014 C Class Coupe (C204) but the instructions would apply to most types.
The spoiler was sourced from ebay, and I found one already painted in the same colour code as my car for £78 inc free P&P. It arrived about a week after ordering, and a few days after that I got an invoice for customs charges of £24.70 from FedEx.
Painted Trunk Spoiler For Mercedes Benz C-Class C204 2D Coupe A Type 11-14 #775 | eBay
The ebay seller was "dtmod01uk" and the spoiler was from a manufacturer called "ikon motorsport". The quality and finish was excellent, a perfect match to my paint (code #775) and it was a perfect fit to the edge of the boot.
It was supplied with a roll of 9mm 3m VHB tape, but this looked a bit thin for the job so I got come 19mm 3m VHB tape instead.
Contents
Unwrapped
After reading a guides and watching youtube videos I assembled a collection of bits an pieces for the installation.
1. 3M 19mm x 3m VHB tape. ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EDLV24U/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 )
2. 3M Adhesion Promoter. This helps the VHB tape to stick to plastic parts ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01G2BHLG6/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 )
3. Isoclene spray. Isopropanol alcohol cleaning fluid to remove any mold releasing agent from the spoiler and wax from the car boot ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000WGTZ6M/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 )
4. Masking tape
5. Microfibe cloths
So, first of all I thoroughly cleaned both the boot lip area and the underside of the spoiler with detergent and then the Isoclene.
Marking up consisted of centring the spoiler on the boot and laying the masking tape at the corners, exactly where the part should fit, so there is no need for adjustment once the adhesive was on.
Then I applied the 3M Adhesion Promoter to the underside of the spoiler and left it for about 2 minutes to dry. Only one of the 5 sachets supplied were required.
I carefully unrolled the 3M VHB tape on to the spoiler. I say "carefully" as once it is on, it is very difficult to remove.
The red tape layer is then peeled back about 5cm from one end, and the other, non-sticky end of the spoiler is offered up to the boot and held in place while the sticky end is carefully moved into position up to the masking tape corner. It helps to get a mate to assist with this, and you can add a few strips of masking tape to hold the part in position along the length.
The tape is then slowly removed by pulling it away from the part.
Once all the red tape has been removed, pressure is applied to for a few seconds to ensure a good seal.
The finished article
The spoiler was sourced from ebay, and I found one already painted in the same colour code as my car for £78 inc free P&P. It arrived about a week after ordering, and a few days after that I got an invoice for customs charges of £24.70 from FedEx.
Painted Trunk Spoiler For Mercedes Benz C-Class C204 2D Coupe A Type 11-14 #775 | eBay
The ebay seller was "dtmod01uk" and the spoiler was from a manufacturer called "ikon motorsport". The quality and finish was excellent, a perfect match to my paint (code #775) and it was a perfect fit to the edge of the boot.
It was supplied with a roll of 9mm 3m VHB tape, but this looked a bit thin for the job so I got come 19mm 3m VHB tape instead.
Contents
Unwrapped
After reading a guides and watching youtube videos I assembled a collection of bits an pieces for the installation.
1. 3M 19mm x 3m VHB tape. ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EDLV24U/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 )
2. 3M Adhesion Promoter. This helps the VHB tape to stick to plastic parts ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01G2BHLG6/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 )
3. Isoclene spray. Isopropanol alcohol cleaning fluid to remove any mold releasing agent from the spoiler and wax from the car boot ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000WGTZ6M/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 )
4. Masking tape
5. Microfibe cloths
So, first of all I thoroughly cleaned both the boot lip area and the underside of the spoiler with detergent and then the Isoclene.
Marking up consisted of centring the spoiler on the boot and laying the masking tape at the corners, exactly where the part should fit, so there is no need for adjustment once the adhesive was on.
Then I applied the 3M Adhesion Promoter to the underside of the spoiler and left it for about 2 minutes to dry. Only one of the 5 sachets supplied were required.
I carefully unrolled the 3M VHB tape on to the spoiler. I say "carefully" as once it is on, it is very difficult to remove.
The red tape layer is then peeled back about 5cm from one end, and the other, non-sticky end of the spoiler is offered up to the boot and held in place while the sticky end is carefully moved into position up to the masking tape corner. It helps to get a mate to assist with this, and you can add a few strips of masking tape to hold the part in position along the length.
The tape is then slowly removed by pulling it away from the part.
Once all the red tape has been removed, pressure is applied to for a few seconds to ensure a good seal.
The finished article
