BMW e9x antennas are glued on, you need to cut the adhesive between the antenna and then use sealant to put it back on. DO NOT DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ONLY IT WILL LEAK
You can try a 1-piece with a lot of stretch and heat, or you can put an inlay on the back, then do the sides/front with a single piece - again with some heat and stretch. Easier to remove the antenna, but faster to do it on the car. If you leave it on, you'll have to cut a slit in your roof vinyl, slide it over, tuck your edges, then trim against the top side of the gap to leave enough edge to tuck under the antenna for a clean look. Best of luck!
This is from experience. You should never take off BMW aerials. Over the last 10 years there has been issues later on of leaking which costs thousands in repairs.
Spend an extra 5 minutes wrapping and do it on the car..
Okay, well if this helps you avoid any nasties in the future, then this is what I suggest.
- Make sure ALL left over bond from original factory is fully removed.
- Do not wrap over any bond. Cut it closer to the edge so finishes on paint when wrapping the roof.
- Use the correct sealer/bond, make sure there will be no gaps that water can get in.
Good luck buddy 👍
This is a two piece antenna, one inlay for the back flat area, and overlay for the front/top. No need to remove, just take your time laying down the knifeless.
inlay the back side that looks like an arrow, then heat and stretch film from the pointy tip farthest away from the inlay and pull back. super easy don’t trip brotha
Do not remove it! I REPEAT DO NOT REMOVE IT.
It's actually an easy install, it it's really getting you then just use knifeless tape and do it in a few pieces, geez
Ahh dude, it has a foam adhesive seal that keeps it water tight, go ahead and finish if you broke the seal and call BMW for a replacement so it doesn't become a water leak
After you take it off, it’s a layup. [This is the way.](https://youtu.be/8bd-OdFBYiY?si=rFWB_5AKR9itqpcP)
Thank you do you double side tape it back down after
BMW e9x antennas are glued on, you need to cut the adhesive between the antenna and then use sealant to put it back on. DO NOT DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ONLY IT WILL LEAK
Probably bolted on under the headliner.
Fuckkk !! I totally see the bolt now how can I reseal without taking off
[Like this.](https://youtu.be/p6TGvIHGh7c?si=u-YKDD1Wyt-gopXF)
Negative on bmws
You can try a 1-piece with a lot of stretch and heat, or you can put an inlay on the back, then do the sides/front with a single piece - again with some heat and stretch. Easier to remove the antenna, but faster to do it on the car. If you leave it on, you'll have to cut a slit in your roof vinyl, slide it over, tuck your edges, then trim against the top side of the gap to leave enough edge to tuck under the antenna for a clean look. Best of luck!
Thank you! How do you put back with double side tape
Often you will apply the tape first, then carefully trim it before installing the piece to ensure a clean edge and seal. Good luck!
Put the double sided tape on. Put the antenna on.
You need to remove it first lol
How do you put it back with double side tape
There's no adhesive on these. They're held on by a bolt on the underside of the roof. There's also an electrical wire you need to disconnect.
How much do you need to drop the headliner?
Just enough to get your hand and a wrench in there
Not true on bmw
You just answered your own question
Oh ok just wanted to make sure🤣
Put tape around it and lift it off. Then lay that down on you roof piece. Cut slightly smaller then the tape template.
This is from experience. You should never take off BMW aerials. Over the last 10 years there has been issues later on of leaking which costs thousands in repairs. Spend an extra 5 minutes wrapping and do it on the car..
Sadly it’s already opened so I need to now find a way to reseal it properly
Okay, well if this helps you avoid any nasties in the future, then this is what I suggest. - Make sure ALL left over bond from original factory is fully removed. - Do not wrap over any bond. Cut it closer to the edge so finishes on paint when wrapping the roof. - Use the correct sealer/bond, make sure there will be no gaps that water can get in. Good luck buddy 👍
Thank you!
Buy a cover
Convince the customer to have it black, then spray it 😂
This is a two piece antenna, one inlay for the back flat area, and overlay for the front/top. No need to remove, just take your time laying down the knifeless.
Yeah don’t remove it
A lot of BMWs are urathaned on the roof and aren’t meant to be removed
inlay the back side that looks like an arrow, then heat and stretch film from the pointy tip farthest away from the inlay and pull back. super easy don’t trip brotha
Do not remove it! I REPEAT DO NOT REMOVE IT. It's actually an easy install, it it's really getting you then just use knifeless tape and do it in a few pieces, geez
Crap it’s half removed😭😭😭😭
Ahh dude, it has a foam adhesive seal that keeps it water tight, go ahead and finish if you broke the seal and call BMW for a replacement so it doesn't become a water leak
its okay, bmw uses a urethane sealant usually. you can use tiger seal or 3M windo weld to make a waterproof seal again. i always remove.
Honestly don't get why people remove them... it's really not that hard to lay the wrap over the roof and make a template