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Renegade_ · 04-23-2007, 01:27 PM

I want to take off my wing to see how it looks like without it and see if I like it...

Now here is the problem. Last night I went to take it off, got the screws off, got the wiring disconnected... And it wouldn't lift off so it is obviously sealed/glued on there pretty tight. What kind of stuff can I use that will remove the adhesive without damaging anything (paint, the wing, etc)?

Also, what kind of adhesive/sealant is used on wings in order to make them water-tight? Just in case I don't like it in the long run I might as well grab some in order to re-seal it properly.

CleanNeon98 · 04-23-2007, 01:39 PM

I guess you could take a razor and just cut the advesive carefully not to touch the paint. I never understood the idea though, everyone now is starting to go wingless, and cars are starting to look like horseshoe crabs without a tail.

ScubaSteve · 04-23-2007, 01:40 PM

do it on a hot day and use a hair dryer to heat the glue up a little bit. Just don't put the hair dryer directly on the paint and it won't hurt anything. I'm not sure what type of sealer it is but you can use anything thats fine for outdoor use and is waterproof. Just look for something at advance auto

ScubaSteve · 04-23-2007, 01:43 PM

Just thought about it and I'm pretty sure you don't have a hair dryer at the apartment. You might be able to get away with parking it in the sun for awhile and hoping it heats it up enough.

Don't use a razor. That'll **** **** up. If you need to get the sealer off the best bet is to heat it up again and use a credit card to scrape it off.

Loserkidwac · 04-23-2007, 01:57 PM

yea use a hair dryer and just seperate it slowly...you can use some WD-40 and a rag to whip of any junk stuck on the trunk them too...I image some RTV would work fine to seal it back up

2000MRDC2 · 04-27-2007, 02:21 AM

my buddies srt it didnt seem like it would come off at first i tapped the threaded studs lightly with a hammer and it came off.

ozthunder · 04-27-2007, 02:23 AM

I used clear RTV to seal my caps in. I think i'll either buy a professional kit (like 35$ shipped, matched to my paint) or i'll save the ~600$ to get them professionally done. I've had my spoiler off for close to 4 months now, and I certainly think it looks 100% sharper. More muscular, less overdone. And since I have a gnarly hood, it kinda shows that off ;)

teh DIRT · 04-27-2007, 02:27 AM

if you toss the wing...ill take it.

dickerdieter · 04-27-2007, 10:22 AM

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CHAOS · 04-30-2007, 10:42 AM

justin, if you are looking to do this still .. swing down by and ill help you out.

Renegade_ · 04-30-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

if you toss the wing...ill take it.

I don't think I will get rid of it. I will keep it since I might decide to put it on again, sorry

And Jon, when is that car detail thing going down? Would it be possible to try it then?

CHAOS · 04-30-2007, 11:25 AM

not sure and yes.

04-23-2007, 01:27 PM	#1
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Need info: How to de-wing I want to take off my wing to see how it looks like without it and see if I like it... Now here is the problem. Last night I went to take it off, got the screws off, got the wiring disconnected... And it wouldn't lift off so it is obviously sealed/glued on there pretty tight. What kind of stuff can I use that will remove the adhesive without damaging anything (paint, the wing, etc)? Also, what kind of adhesive/sealant is used on wings in order to make them water-tight? Just in case I don't like it in the long run I might as well grab some in order to re-seal it properly. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-23-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I guess you could take a razor and just cut the advesive carefully not to touch the paint. I never understood the idea though, everyone now is starting to go wingless, and cars are starting to look like horseshoe crabs without a tail. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

04-23-2007, 01:40 PM	#3
ScubaSteve Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montgomery County Member #2599 My Ride: 1993 s13 coupe Ka-t; 2005 Legacy GT Ltd iTrader: (1)	do it on a hot day and use a hair dryer to heat the glue up a little bit. Just don't put the hair dryer directly on the paint and it won't hurt anything. I'm not sure what type of sealer it is but you can use anything thats fine for outdoor use and is waterproof. Just look for something at advance auto __________________ TempleTuners To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-23-2007, 01:43 PM	#4
ScubaSteve Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montgomery County Member #2599 My Ride: 1993 s13 coupe Ka-t; 2005 Legacy GT Ltd iTrader: (1)	Just thought about it and I'm pretty sure you don't have a hair dryer at the apartment. You might be able to get away with parking it in the sun for awhile and hoping it heats it up enough. Don't use a razor. That'll ** up. If you need to get the sealer off the best bet is to heat it up again and use a credit card to scrape it off. __________________ TempleTuners** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-23-2007, 01:57 PM	#5
Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	yea use a hair dryer and just seperate it slowly...you can use some WD-40 and a rag to whip of any junk stuck on the trunk them too...I image some RTV would work fine to seal it back up __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-27-2007, 02:21 AM	#6
2000MRDC2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philly Member #1004 My Ride: 1999 Integra LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	my buddies srt it didnt seem like it would come off at first i tapped the threaded studs lightly with a hammer and it came off. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Honda <3

04-27-2007, 02:23 AM	#7
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	I used clear RTV to seal my caps in. I think i'll either buy a professional kit (like 35$ shipped, matched to my paint) or i'll save the ~600$ to get them professionally done. I've had my spoiler off for close to 4 months now, and I certainly think it looks 100% sharper. More muscular, less overdone. And since I have a gnarly hood, it kinda shows that off ;) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-30-2007, 10:42 AM	#10
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	justin, if you are looking to do this still .. swing down by and ill help you out.

04-30-2007, 11:25 AM	#12
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	not sure and yes.

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