Bagci Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Well I have decided to (try) and remove my roof spoiler, I removed the 5 screws from either side and the 2 brackets, however it seems to be stuck down by a glue / sticky pads, now I don't know if this done in the factory or some little Japanese bad boy has stuck it on but it's refusing to budge and I don't wanna damage the paint! Have I missed any screws or does anyone know a solvent or something that will help remove it, without striping the paint? Sounds like a really simple task I know but it's stuck like concrete o.o ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Try and heat it up with a hair dryer and put some pressure on it until it start to shift. Your slowly see if there's movement. Takes alot of heat, but at a sensible temperature. I had a right pain removing my rear spats and took the paint right off. Do it cold and your definitely risk damaging the boot if it's strong adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 As Noz said use a hair dryer or heat gun as mine came off like that, then to remove the residue on the boot lid use some tar remover (autosmart tardis is most effective). All the way through be very careful as mine has left marks but as it's getting resprayed it's wasn't too bad for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hammer and a screwdriver!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think from memory they come from Toyota with the double sided foam tape already on the spoiler, be very careful when prying it off they are quite brittle and will crack if forced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) We use a hot air gun and then ease a body filler spreader between the body and part your trying to remove. These are made of plastic and have a tapered end which helps you push it through the warmed glue or double sided tape Or you can try using the old cheese wire method which if your careful would probably be the best way Edited September 6, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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