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06-06-2008, 04:40 AM
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hi all... question.. can i remove my acs trunk spoiler??? 
well i know i can but can i do it with out messin up the paint on my trunk??? i want to paint it black...
thanks
well i know i can but can i do it with out messin up the paint on my trunk??? i want to paint it black...thanks
06-06-2008, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='596910' date='Jun 6 2008, 08:40 AM
hi all... question.. can i remove my acs trunk spoiler??? well i know i can but can i do it with out messin up the paint on my trunk??? i want to paint it black...
thanks
well i know i can but can i do it with out messin up the paint on my trunk??? i want to paint it black...thanks
If the shop installed it right, they would have just used adhesive to attach the spoiler. If so, use a blow dryer to heat up the adhesive and use dentail floss to get it out.
After that, use a clay bar to remove all the crap on the trunk and put some glaze wax to protect it afterwards.
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06-06-2008, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='596912' date='Jun 6 2008, 08:44 AM
If the shop installed it right, they would have just used adhesive to attach the spoiler. If so, use a blow dryer to heat up the adhesive and use dentail floss to get it out.
After that, use a clay bar to remove all the crap on the trunk and put some glaze wax to protect it afterwards.
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After that, use a clay bar to remove all the crap on the trunk and put some glaze wax to protect it afterwards.
=)
i saw them use some kinda black stuff in a tube 
06-06-2008, 07:08 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Try heavy duty ,waxed dental floss .................GL
06-06-2008, 07:58 AM
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[quote name='westcoast550' date='Jun 6 2008, 11:08 AM' post='597010']
Try heavy duty ,waxed dental floss .................GL
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really???? i need a little more info... i dont want to mess this up... last thing i need is to have to paint my trunk... but thanks....
Try heavy duty ,waxed dental floss .................GL
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really???? i need a little more info... i dont want to mess this up... last thing i need is to have to paint my trunk... but thanks....
06-06-2008, 10:27 AM
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Just work it under one end then slowly with a back and forth "sawing" action moved it along the length of the spoiler , you'll find out very quickly how easily it wants to come off , if the floss breaks try doubling up on it , if it still breaks you need to get the body shop to take it off............ it really depends what type of adhesive they used ...... I know this method is very effective for taped on spoilers .........good luck
06-07-2008, 06:39 AM
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3M makes a General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, product number 08987, that will not damage paint. Bought mine at an auto supply store that carries body shop supplies. ~$12 for a spray can. May want to give it a try.
Better yet, ask the guy who installed it, how to remove it.
Better yet, ask the guy who installed it, how to remove it.
06-07-2008, 07:29 AM
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Just rip it off really fast, just like you do with duct tape after you kidnap people.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='597727' date='Jun 7 2008, 08:29 AM
Just rip it off really fast, just like you do with duct tape after you kidnap people.
I dont remember the last time I kidnapped someone. Or you can practice the motion by waxing a part of your body
