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Old 05-17-10, 08:52 PM
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Okay so i installed a ebay trunk spoiler and now im tired of it and i want to take it off!
I used double sided tape to stick it together but i did it soo well i cant even budge it so my question to you guys is.
What's the best method to take off a trunk spoiler that is tape down hardcore with double sided tape?

Old 05-17-10, 08:59 PM
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heat gun?? maybe a blow dryer? wanna sell the spoiler?
Old 05-17-10, 09:00 PM
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You will need two people for this job, when I had my roof spoiler removed it took like 5-10 mins because the tape was so strong.
Old 05-17-10, 09:24 PM
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okay these are all great method but would the paint come off!?! i really hope not
Old 05-17-10, 09:26 PM
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I used fishing line...but make sure you use gloves. Cause it will cut into your hand if you
do it for a long time..just my suggestion...
Old 05-17-10, 09:50 PM
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alright thanks guys it is settle. i will blow dry it at the same time as i fish line it!!
YAY!?! or Nay!?!
Old 05-17-10, 09:55 PM
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Goo gone :P
Old 05-18-10, 09:15 AM
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take off the spoiler and u ll be sorry so dont , it looks good trust me , just cover it with carbon fiber vinyl and u ll feel like its a brand new spoiler =)
Old 05-18-10, 11:02 AM
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if u are going to use fishing line. i suggest gloves and use use some terry cloth towels or something to protect your hands. You dont want your hands to get cut. GL.
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Be careful with heat gun.. don't want to bubble paint.. i would try goo-gone.. or whatever the adhesive remover is.. it works and they have one specifically for cars, so no problem with paint.. then do your fishing wire thing.. then after you can go fishing..

but honestly.. I think it looks good with spoiler..
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Or I can karate kick it off
Old 05-18-10, 11:29 AM
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+1 for the karate kick LMAO
Old 05-18-10, 11:38 AM
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Dang I got to remove my roof spoiler that is held on with 3M double sided tape. Would heat gun warp the roof spoiler? I'm not too worried about the window.
Old 05-18-10, 11:53 AM
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it'll be fine... don't put the heat on too long

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Do a blow job from a blow dryer.
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