The Road Warrior Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Hi all, Been browsing this bbs for ages now, thought it was time I introduced myself. Sold my 2nd N/A last year after making the grave mistake of test driving a TT (hooked ever since!). Finally after doing the whole getting married & buying a property thing, the search for a TT manual has begun. Have found a nice one but was wondering if the rear skirts can be removed back to stock? Is this easily done? Anyone who's fitted these should know the score. Also I realise this may result in an angry mob after me but I nearly got talked into buying an m3 instead, but the path of the Supra was too strong... Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I'll take the rear skirts off your hands when you get them:D yeah i think it's pretty easy to do isn't it? waits for someone in the know;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 (I presume were talking about rear spats here, right? ) Well it depends, it can be near impossible to get them off with out breaking them. Once you've got them off you have the problem of removing the adhesive from the car. Depending on which adhesive was used you might not be able to get it off without removing paint. You can try removing as much of the residue as poss with a Stanley blade (other blades are available) and then loosening/disolving the remainder with a solvent. Make sure the solvent won't take your paint off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Dude took CJs off to fit to my car a few months back, so it's been done (although CJs car was being resprayed and bodykitted so not sure what the finish was like on his after they had come off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Like I said, depends what adhesive was used to stick it on in the first place. This stuff is rock hard : http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3659/temp8.th.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Road Warrior Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 Thanks for your replies, most informative. I really like the look of the Soop when its standard, just wanted to find out how difficult it is to remove the rear spats. If it's just a case of 'carefully' ripping them off then I may proceed with the purchase and take my chances. They might even grow on me & I may leave em. Am even thinking of a respray (colour change) since the car is going cheap. Like gunmetal & black but are hard to come by at good prices, ie. less than 10k. Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 If theyve been glassed on forget it they are there to stay , if theyve been Sikoflexed on ala Jake you may get them off by sliding a sharp blade (like a putty knife ) between them and the wing . Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Sorry the residue adhesive can be removed using a 'caramel' wheel . Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I have another back bumper if it all goes pete lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by dude Sorry the residue adhesive can be removed using a 'caramel' wheel. A what? What's a Caramel Wheel? I've a packet of Wagon Wheels here, will that do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by Jake A what? What's a Caramel Wheel? I've a packet of Wagon Wheels here, will that do? No !!!! some people call them a Toffee Wheel !!!!! Dude :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Ah, I think I might know what you mean, works on the 'Sticky Stuff Sticks To Sticky Stuff' principle, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by Jake Ah, I think I might know what you mean, works on the 'Sticky Stuff Sticks To Sticky Stuff' principle, right? Yeah and smells like caramal/toffee !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I have the opposite problem - my rear spats really are not stuck on well at all. There is a half-cm gap between them and the rear bumper at the top, and to be honest, it looks SH**TE!!! People keep saying it looks really tacky and I agree. I didn't realise people used glue and stuff, I thought they were just held on 'mechanically' So, can anyone give me a good product that I can spludge all over them to make them stick on?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by Red I have the opposite problem - my rear spats really are not stuck on well at all. There is a half-cm gap between them and the rear bumper at the top, and to be honest, it looks SH**TE!!! People keep saying it looks really tacky and I agree. I didn't realise people used glue and stuff, I thought they were just held on 'mechanically' So, can anyone give me a good product that I can spludge all over them to make them stick on?? Go to a paint supplier and buy a product for sticking kits on , its like Sikoflex but overpaintable , i use one calle Tiger seal , Jake will vouch that its pretty 'resiliant' , make sure the inside of the spat is well 'keyed' up though !!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Road Warrior Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 Interesting, so how could I determine if they've been 'glassed on' dude? Is there a way of checking without damaging them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by dude Tiger seal , Jake will vouch that its pretty 'resiliant' Yep, Tiger Seal is stickier than ........ errr......... the Ace Of Spades (can't think of a simile for a very sticky thing at the moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Originally posted by The Road Warrior Interesting, so how could I determine if they've been 'glassed on' dude? Is there a way of checking without damaging them? If you poke the putty knife down the join and hits something brittle then your screwed Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Just leave the bloody things on mate. You'll only be wanting to buy some once the honeymoon period is over. What ones has it got anyway? If they're Toyota OE (or Veilside) spats you're laughing. I presume it's got skirts too, right? Would look odd with spats but no skirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Road Warrior Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 They're TRD ones and yeah have side skirts too. Was just curious, if it's too much hassle I'll just leave em on. Still looking anyway, if anyone knows of any TT manuals in black under 10k let me know please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I'm after some nice TRD ones, I'm sure they can be gently persuaded to come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Chris it been a while since i looked up on the old girl. I see you've been a little busy! Hope all is still well with you and the car...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hello, Ye, getting there with a few bits and pieces, and more to come i'm sure. How's your new toy? Back into TURBO Land!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 yes back to the turbo, its nice but needs a little cosmetic tidying in places, nothing serious and mechanically its great, its done a few miles, and i've done a fair few more recently! but i no longer worry too much about that with these cars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hey, Road Warrior Just kidding guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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