removing rear spoiler
08-04-2009, 02:59 PM
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removing rear spoiler
anything special to remove the double sided tape? I tried string...wasent happening...dont really want to use a knife...any ideas?
08-04-2009, 03:03 PM
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I used fishing line... thin enough to get between the body and the spoiler and strong enough to cut through the double sided tape.
08-04-2009, 03:28 PM
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+1^^
08-04-2009, 03:47 PM
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fishingline
08-04-2009, 03:59 PM
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Use 50lb test fishing line. Its strong and will not break as your tring to pull it threw the tape. Once you get the spoiler off it will take a lot of picking with your fingers and rubbing with Goo Gone, or WD-40 or any other glue remove that is "safe" for paint.
08-04-2009, 04:03 PM
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thanks everyone for their help...
08-04-2009, 05:41 PM
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Honestley, I always use a heat gun and my thumb to roll it back .. then a good goo remover (paint friendly) to get rid of residue, then a good wash.
08-04-2009, 05:55 PM
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just curious here, what you gonna replace it with? you going spoiler delete or replacing it?
08-04-2009, 06:07 PM
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u can use acetone, just dont rub hard gently and it won't take the paint off
08-04-2009, 06:16 PM
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I used doubled-up dental floss. Takes about a dang roll, but if you don't fish and don't have any line...
Then I had some mineral spirits to remove the residue.
08-04-2009, 03:59 PM
