OEM Wing Removal

jmBoino · 04-22-2021, 12:53 PM

Hey everyone,

I know there are a few other threads on the removal of the stock rear deck spoiler. I removed the 4 bolts holding it in and now all that's left is the 3M tape holding it down.

How can I remove the tape without damaging the clear coat? I don't have fishing line, and I figure that using a heat gun could warp the clear coat.

Will be installing the Amuse wing with the rest of the kit when the body panels come. Can't wait for it.

redondoaveb · 04-22-2021, 03:40 PM

I put painters tape on the deck lid around the edge of the spoiler to protect deck lid and slid a putty knife between the deck lid and spoiler to cut through the tape. It worked great.

gr8-wrx · 04-22-2021, 05:52 PM

You could also use dental floss, but will need to add additional patience as it's not as strong as fishing line

SouthArk370Z · 04-22-2021, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

You could also use dental floss, but will need to add additional patience as it's not as strong as fishing line

Just needs to be thin, strong, and flexible. Something with a rough texture will cut faster but you could damage the paint if not careful.

JARblue · 04-23-2021, 12:11 PM

Since NY probably won't give you a hot summer day to heat up the adhesive, you're going to want some fishing line. Shouldn't be terribly hard to acquire.

confucius · 04-23-2021, 06:07 PM

So, google 3M Stripe Off Wheel, and search youtube 'how-to 3M stripe off wheel'. I didn't believe how great it worked. Took it to my new Pearl White Nismo rear and was blown away.

cooltoy · 04-23-2021, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confucius

So, google 3M Stripe Off Wheel, and search youtube 'how-to 3M stripe off wheel'. I didn't believe how great it worked. Took it to my new Pearl White Nismo rear and was blown away.

Interesting tool.

But what does it have to with spoiler removal?

confucius · 04-24-2021, 01:43 AM

see OP 2nd paragraph

cooltoy · 04-24-2021, 02:02 AM

I don't need to.

I don't think that is what he means by removing the tape. He means how to cut through the tape in order to get the wing off. In order to use what you are suggesting, he needs to remove the wing first. If you read the OP, you will realize that the wing is still held on by the tape and has not been removed..

confucius · 04-24-2021, 02:07 AM

Ah, you are perhaps correct...~me, I'd have had the thing on the ground and said 'now what'??!!

loiro370z · 04-24-2021, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmBoino

Hey everyone,

I know there are a few other threads on the removal of the stock rear deck spoiler. I removed the 4 bolts holding it in and now all that's left is the 3M tape holding it down.

How can I remove the tape without damaging the clear coat? I don't have fishing line, and I figure that using a heat gun could warp the clear coat.

Will be installing the Amuse wing with the rest of the kit when the body panels come. Can't wait for it.

Plus 5 or 6 plastic clips

04-22-2021, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmBoino Base Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: New York Posts: 22 Drives: 2015 370Z Sport MT Rep Power: 7	OEM Wing Removal Hey everyone, I know there are a few other threads on the removal of the stock rear deck spoiler. I removed the 4 bolts holding it in and now all that's left is the 3M tape holding it down. How can I remove the tape without damaging the clear coat? I don't have fishing line, and I figure that using a heat gun could warp the clear coat. Will be installing the Amuse wing with the rest of the kit when the body panels come. Can't wait for it.

04-22-2021, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,300 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	I put painters tape on the deck lid around the edge of the spoiler to protect deck lid and slid a putty knife between the deck lid and spoiler to cut through the tape. It worked great. JARblue and Zingston like this. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

04-22-2021, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	You could also use dental floss, but will need to add additional patience as it's not as strong as fishing line SouthArk370Z and JARblue like this. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-23-2021, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Since NY probably won't give you a hot summer day to heat up the adhesive, you're going to want some fishing line. Shouldn't be terribly hard to acquire. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-24-2021, 02:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	I don't need to. I don't think that is what he means by removing the tape. He means how to cut through the tape in order to get the wing off. In order to use what you are suggesting, he needs to remove the wing first. If you read the OP, you will realize that the wing is still held on by the tape and has not been removed.. confucius and Zingston like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 04-24-2021 at 12:12 PM.

04-23-2021, 06:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
confucius Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 312-land Posts: 58 Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT Rep Power: 12	So, google 3M Stripe Off Wheel, and search youtube 'how-to 3M stripe off wheel'. I didn't believe how great it worked. Took it to my new Pearl White Nismo rear and was blown away.

04-24-2021, 01:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
confucius Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 312-land Posts: 58 Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT Rep Power: 12	see OP 2nd paragraph

04-24-2021, 02:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
confucius Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 312-land Posts: 58 Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT Rep Power: 12	Ah, you are perhaps correct...~me, I'd have had the thing on the ground and said 'now what'??!! cooltoy and Zingston like this.

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