Help Removing Honda Civic 06+ Oem Rear Spoiler

[9ineto5ive]

Hey guys, how would i go about removing the Oem Spoiler from a Civic 06+. i have the ducktail spoiler which i am planning to fit. i have removed the 4 bolts that are holding the spoiler but there is some strong glue between the spoiler and the trunk. how would i remove the glue without wrecking the paint, also what can i use to cover up the holes? got 4 holes in total, got 1 hole on each side to cover and the other holes will be covered but the ducktail spoller. any advice before i go ahead with my plans?

thanks

[fitme]

the whole is a PITA .....just find someone who is willing to swap their trunk...if my FD is black..i will swap my trunk..:)

[9ineto5ive]

any other solution? lol plus i think i have to drill another hole for the ducktail zzz

[ej20i]

open your boot,
take ur boot lining off
u should be able to see two 10 mm bolts on either end of the boot
once u take the bolt off, the spoiler is now then double sided taped to the boot which u need to get a fishing line to saw it out with a hair dryer to make the double tape soft

[9ineto5ive]

after sawing with the fishing line how abuot the excess of the the double side tape, how do i remove that?

[ej20i]

u can get like a gunk remover from woolies and rub it
the best solution ive used is WD40
LOL!
it works though i had to remove my ducktail
just soak it, let u sit for 10 seconds and den rub it off, with ur thumb,
and use ur nail for stubborn ones

[9ineto5ive]

lol where did u get that idea from? is that safe to do? did it affected the paint?

[9ineto5ive]

oh also what about the holes, any ideas on what to use to cover them? are they big holes?

[ej20i]

not that bigger of a hole, u can go to bunnings and get tabs to cover the hole or u can get a sticker matching ur colour and just stick em on

[9ineto5ive]

well i go ahead with this, i will update ya's. thanks for the advice btw

[ej20i]

no probs man!
coming to the meet?

[9ineto5ive]

FD meet? when? where? depends if work falls on the same day if not yea why not

[ej20i]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2654476#post2654476

[curtis265]

Trunk swap would be ur best option.

But, WD40 or methylated spirits (Y).

I used it for debadging. Use WD40 though, meth spirits leave epic swirls cos it softens our water based paints :)

[jcroker1]

got a black 06 fd2 = what are your plans for the old spoiler..would consider buying if nighthawk black and usable

[curtis265]

Then you guys may as well swap trunks guys!

[ej20i]

Curtis's Idea, is very good actually....saves the hassle

[9ineto5ive]

too late for the swap of trunks lol i just finished my swap of the spoilers, my oem spoiler off and ducktail on, my fingers and thumb has a new look too (blisters due to the rubbering to get rid of the double sided tape, what a bitch to remove but worth it) will post pics tomorrow. also found some nice looking plugs for my holes but only have one :\ , my oem spoiler, hmm might sell it dont noe yet, but i let you know jcroker1

cheers

[curtis265]

plugs ftl :(