E30 Zone

anyone got any tips on products to use to get the old glue off the underside of the bonnet

Toyota brake cleaner IIRC. But ideally you'll want the bonnet off the car.

You need to get it all off, I saw what happens if you don't remove the old stuff completely and add a new one, it doesn't stick properly

I used winns brake cleaner and it worked fine. Make sure you are working in a well ventilated area, it's strong stuff.

I got the worst of the old glue off but it was by no means clean and 3 years later the new foam is still firmly in place.

I'm guessing Some Tar and glue remover would work well?

i will get some brake cleaner tommorow and have a go,yes you are right it doesnt stick on the old glue which ive just found out the hard way

Cloggy Saint wrote:I got the worst of the old glue off but it was by no means clean and 3 years later the new foam is still firmly in place.

+1....sticky stuff tends to be.......sticky! get most of the dry stuff off and it will be fine

Can you get replacement foam from the dealers? (If so, how much?)

Yes you can, about £40

ImysE30 wrote:Yes you can, about £40

Really? That's pretty cheap and I didn't know they were still selling it..

Any exact part number? I can't find anything specific myself...They are not listed in the parts catalogue.

Part No. 4:

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2 ... ulation-2/

Just bought one £43.63 incl VAT and delivery from Cotswolds.

upvc solvent cleaner works a treat for getting the glue off by the way.

..got an original kit from main dealers, scraped off the old with a decorators scraper, used some sandpaper on what was left, got a can of spray glue, applied it to the adhesive on the foam as if there was none there already, banged it on... solid. Wont come off in a month of Sundays.

pretty sure when i got mine the other week it had a sticky side, although i didnt fit it, makes the car look so much nicer with new foam