elim0

ok guys i know theres like 100 threads on wingless and taking it off but i couldnt find any mention of anyone saying how they removed the plastic clip. i undid the two bolts each side (2 bolts 2 screws) and hairdryer the tape but i c the plastic clip still .. do i pry it off or will it break the clip? how do remove the plastic clip as theres no hole under neath the trunk ????
TIA

10isace

iTrader: (12)

I pried mine off, but be careful you don't bend the sheet metal. I did on one side. I'd rather break the clip and buy a new one than bend the sheet metal.

johnnydemz4G63

iTrader: (2)

^^^What he said, I bent mine as well prying it off.

egis

i broke one of the two clips.but saved the lid.i dont care abuot clips cause bolts holding the wing.

elim0

what sheet metal are you referring too ? ?
also ive taken the wing off now but in the holes where the clips went in theres still a bulge where the plastic clip went in which seemed quite hard to take off my boot ?? ill try again tomorow and post pics

sourtowel

iTrader: (7)

The Trunk deck itself will bend if you are not carefull prying off the wing. Mine popped right off no problem but some of them are a real pain to break that adheisive loose. Be patient and do a little bit at a time you should be alright.

elim0

oh.. my trunk is okay.. i've taken the wing off.. didnt have any rust, just left over residue and where the plastic clips went in is still a bulge which im having trouble taking off but will look further tomorrow as it got dark before so i left it til tomorrow

sourtowel

iTrader: (7)

i used goo gone and a plastic scraper to get the residue. Came right off and looks clean

10isace

iTrader: (12)

I used the same, except the industrial strength Goo Gone. It made the paint dull. I'll wax it later.

When pulling the plastic clip out you have to be careful not to bend the trunk. That's the sheet metal or body panel we are referring to. Taking the wing off shouldn't cause any bending of the panel. I used a screw driver and pliers for the first side which bent the metal a little. I'm not worried because I'm going to weld the holes shut and repaint. However, the other side I used a body trim clip tool.

elim0

with the residue can i use metho to clean it up ?? or warm water and scrub?? i dont think we have goo gone in aus ! ..
also is this what you guys are referring to to be careful when taking off? ?
cos this is what im having trouble taking off

Jimmy Javelin

iTrader: (9)

I left those on and just covered them with black electrical tape....
have had the same electrical tape on for the last year...still going strong
until I go to an autobody shop and get the holes covered up.

IFuXwiTuZ

iTrader: (3)

i ordered these to cover the holes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271083180308...84.m1497.l2649

10isace

iTrader: (12)

Thanks for the link! I may be ordering some now.

egis

i removed this using flat screwdriver.like i said its not important,cause the bolts holding your wing.and then i covered the holes with plastic plugs from autostore.some ppl using electric tape,some round vinyl stickers from hobby store.and others simply pay $250 for body shop to cover it and respray it.