So frustated!

1. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

   #1 19th April 2010, 14:28

   I really want to de-slat my grill, but the bolts have and i cant unscrew. How can i get it out? Ive tried my screw driver and an electric screw driver... Hmmm
2. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

   #2 19th April 2010, 14:30

   WD40 left to soak for an hour or so FTW
3. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #3 19th April 2010, 14:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jamestvaughan I really want to de-slat my grill, but the bolts have and i cant unscrew. How can i get it out? Ive tried my screw driver and an electric screw driver... Hmmm

   Just drill them out. Then buy new screws.
4. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

   #4 19th April 2010, 14:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by aly051 Just drill them out. Then buy new screws.

   I can get them out full stop... Would a drill work yeah? I'll try WD-40 lol sounds quieter... Any ideas how to de-slate?
5. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

   #5 19th April 2010, 14:59

   Hack saw and fine grade sanding paper FTW i did mine that way
6. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

   #6 19th April 2010, 15:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Hazmanscoop Hack saw and fine grade sanding paper FTW i did mine that way

   Ahh thank you you got practically the same car is me if you look on page 3 of my progress thread... I have a million things in my garage, and cant find any bloody WD-40! terrible
7. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

   #7 19th April 2010, 15:15

   Well that was embarrasing! It wasnt worn... i just used the wrong screw head lol! i now have my grill in my hand ready to deslate! :d
8. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

   #8 19th April 2010, 15:18

   MY GOD! lol
   
   and i wouldnt say exactly the same like
9. Flatarch Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 High Wycombe Posts: 363 Silver Mk2

   #9 19th April 2010, 15:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Hazmanscoop MY GOD! lol and i wouldnt say exactly the same like

   Lol me neither
10. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

    #10 19th April 2010, 15:24

    I have seen your progress thread... just by the look from the front lol
11. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

    #11 19th April 2010, 15:58

    i de-slated it! i think it looks very nice thanks for the help
12. MikeYost Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2770

    #12 19th April 2010, 15:59

    
13. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

    #13 19th April 2010, 16:12

    Hahaaa and after all that, i just bought a mesh grille I much prefer them
14. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

    #14 19th April 2010, 16:17

    oh dear hehe
15. warner88vts Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 thame Posts: 146 Citroen Saxo Vts...

    #15 16th May 2010, 09:46

    lol what did u use to deslate urs