04-12-2009, 01:23 PM
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How to remove spoiler?
i removed the 4 bolts that hold it on... its still stuck.... i have tried everything.... help!!!
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04-12-2009, 01:42 PM
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use brute force!
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04-12-2009, 01:46 PM
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It may be sealed at the holes, thats what I did with mine when it went on, I can't see why GM wouldn't want to seal it, seals keep out paint.
Be careful not to rip any paint off, carefully use brute force pretty much.
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04-12-2009, 02:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NickAlero2000
It may be sealed at the holes, thats what I did with mine when it went on, I can't see why GM wouldn't want to seal it, seals keep out paint.
Be careful not to rip any paint off, carefully use brute force pretty much.
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so, stick chisel under it wrapped in cloth, and then PUSH!!
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04-12-2009, 03:37 PM
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don't do that... take a heat gun and heat it under the trunk lid... it is like a two sided tape that holds the wing on... once it's heated it should remove easier... just use a wide flat blade or paint scraper and slowly pull up on the wing and use the scraper to separate the tape from the truck lid
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04-12-2009, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by volfenhag_alero
don't do that... take a heat gun and heat it under the trunk lid... it is like a two sided tape that holds the wing on... once it's heated it should remove easier... just use a wide flat blade or paint scraper and slowly pull up on the wing and use the scraper to separate the tape from the truck lid
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This is what I was thinking might help get it off. |
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04-12-2009, 09:02 PM
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Were you able to get your factory spoiler off?
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04-12-2009, 09:19 PM
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Heavy duty fishing line on a sawing motion
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04-12-2009, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMeaningOfLife
Heavy duty fishing line on a sawing motion
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Agreed. Like 25lb test should do it. ("Test" is how fishing line strength is measured, the higher the number the stronger the test.)
Also, use some heat. |
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04-12-2009, 11:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NickAlero2000
Agreed. Like 25lb test should do it. ("Test" is how fishing line strength is measured, the higher the number the stronger the test.)
Also, use some heat.
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lol at explaining fishing line |
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04-12-2009, 09:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMeaningOfLife
Heavy duty fishing line on a sawing motion
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you are a genius.....
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04-12-2009, 10:16 PM
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you are a genius.....
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Only once and a while
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04-12-2009, 10:22 PM
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Quote:
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Only once and a while
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04-12-2009, 10:26 PM
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so i was considering taking off the spoiler also .. but i was considering not having one.. how would you get rid of the holes?
would you like out a plate underneith and then fill the holes with filling compound sand and paint blend?
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04-12-2009, 10:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worknprog.99
so i was considering taking off the spoiler also .. but i was considering not having one.. how would you get rid of the holes?
would you like out a plate underneith and then fill the holes with filling compound sand and paint blend?
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sound's like a great idea!
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04-12-2009, 10:43 PM
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sound's like a great idea!
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was that sarcastic or serious lol? cause i was considering doing so assuming i dont buy the wrx im looking at tomorrow  |
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04-13-2009, 11:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worknprog.99
so i was considering taking off the spoiler also .. but i was considering not having one.. how would you get rid of the holes?
would you like out a plate underneith and then fill the holes with filling compound sand and paint blend?
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grind down around the holes to bare metal. weld the holes, grind down smooth, weld them again if there are still pin holes. then when you got that all done, put some filler over it, sand with 320 until it seems nice and smooth, finish with 600 and then you gotta paint
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04-13-2009, 12:42 PM
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I am not gonna waste my time here. rock on dudes!!!!
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04-13-2009, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wrightie
I am not gonna waste my time here. rock on dudes!!!!
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i know where you are coming from man an yes it will look better if you do the whole thing once. but to defend myself a little i have experence with painting and body work and i know it can be done but it will be harder and not as easy  lol |
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04-13-2009, 01:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
grind down around the holes to bare metal. weld the holes, grind down smooth, weld them again if there are still pin holes. then when you got that all done, put some filler over it, sand with 320 until it seems nice and smooth, finish with 600 and then you gotta paint
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