Hi
I went to look at a 3rd gen 2005 MX5 for sale today.
This one had some things going for it, but one “problem”. It’s got an after market rear solid spoiler colour coded - and the paint is flaking. I’m guessing painting it would be quite tricky. Anyone know how difficult it is to remove a bonded spoiler, and what the chances of the paintwork underneath surviving?
Cheers
Spoiler
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Re: Spoiler
Quite possible it’s stuck with PU gunk from a cartridge such as sikaflex or tiger seal or with 3M double sided tape
If it’s on a flattish surface plenty of very hot water, use some thin fishing line or strong tooth floss and work it backwards and forwards on the join.
No exact science takes a lot of patience but gets there in the end then pick off the remnants by hand and I used cutting compound to finish off.
If it’s on a flattish surface plenty of very hot water, use some thin fishing line or strong tooth floss and work it backwards and forwards on the join.
No exact science takes a lot of patience but gets there in the end then pick off the remnants by hand and I used cutting compound to finish off.
JohnW
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Previous: 2011 D3 BiTurbo Saloon #373, 2014 F30 320iX M Saloon, 2009 M3 DCT Coupe, 2008 B3 BiTurbo Coupe #074, 2009 E82 123d Coupe, 2006 E92 325i Coupe, 2002 E46 325iSE Coupe, 1998 E36 318iSE Saloon
Re: Spoiler
Thanks John.
I’ve done something similar rebadging in the past, just nervous about the potential significantly higher amount of whatever adhesive type has been used.
I think worst case is if I got it off but it damaged the paint somehow, then I’d repair the spoiler then stick it back on!
I’ve done something similar rebadging in the past, just nervous about the potential significantly higher amount of whatever adhesive type has been used.
I think worst case is if I got it off but it damaged the paint somehow, then I’d repair the spoiler then stick it back on!
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription Pro. 2018.
Honda S2000. 2003. SOLD
F31 MSport+ 335D XDrive. 2014. SOLD
No. 097. D3BT Saloon 2010. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
No. 389. D3MT Saloon 2007. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
Honda S2000. 2003. SOLD
F31 MSport+ 335D XDrive. 2014. SOLD
No. 097. D3BT Saloon 2010. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
No. 389. D3MT Saloon 2007. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
Re: Spoiler
In the end I bought my brother in law’s Honda S2000.
Great car, but a little tired - different sort of jobs required!
Cheers
Great car, but a little tired - different sort of jobs required!
Cheers
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription Pro. 2018.
Honda S2000. 2003. SOLD
F31 MSport+ 335D XDrive. 2014. SOLD
No. 097. D3BT Saloon 2010. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
No. 389. D3MT Saloon 2007. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
Honda S2000. 2003. SOLD
F31 MSport+ 335D XDrive. 2014. SOLD
No. 097. D3BT Saloon 2010. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
No. 389. D3MT Saloon 2007. Manual. Black Sapphire. SOLD
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Re: Spoiler
Fantastic car - I had one back in 2003 and loved it. Engine and gearbox are incredible. Enjoy!
Paul
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