Spoiler installation

[IamJanuar]

I am thinking of getting a factory spoiler for my 99 c43.
Is it a must for me to drill holes on the trunk to get it installed?
Can anybody suggest any strong adhesive (weather proof of course) that can hold such spoiler? I don't care if it damages the paint when I need to take out the spoiler as long as I do not need to get a new trunk + painting it when ever I have to sell the car away.

[KenzBenz]

if you had some strong adhesive and it damages the paint when you remove it...you'll still need new paint. lol

[marksbenz]

i installed my spoiler without drilling any holes. i used some 3M extra strength weather resistant double sided tape. Its strong enough to hold the spoiler down. so strong im afraid to remove it now cause i might damage the spoiler. i bought it at Home Depot.

[IamJanuar]

Originally posted by KenzBenz
if you had some strong adhesive and it damages the paint when you remove it...you'll still need new paint. lol

Well as I said, I rather had the trunk repainted than buying a new trunk + painting it.
marksbenz.. What kind of adhesive did you use? brand? type?
>>For my part I dont care if I damage the spoiler when I have to take it out.. Bought it off ebay for $40 (Highest bidder) on a $100 odd BUY IT NOW listing :D

[fahrenheit]

Use 3M Automotive "Acrylic Plus" Attachment Tape. P/N 051131/06384, 1/2" width x 5yd. x .045in. thick in black color.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/_s.155/110049/.cmd/ad/.c/7634/.ce/5019165/.p/71213/_l/en_US/_s.155/110049?PC_71213_root=GST1T4S9TCgv&PC_71213_output=html&PC_71213_bgel=WJ44XTL92Sbl&PC_71213_gvel=QTN587S7HHgl&PC_71213_vroot=GSLPLPKL4Xge&PC_71213_node=GSKFK9JBRMgs&PC_71213_theme=us_aad_portal_3_0&PC_71213_command=LongDescOutlinkHandler

This attachment tape is use for body side moldings, claddings, rocker panel trim, wheel flairs, spoilers and other exterior trim parts. You can obtain this tape at your local automotive paint shop.

[Brabus]

Which spoiler are you putting on? "factory" is meaningless in this case...

[IamJanuar]

unfortunately yes.... a factory spoilers.