vt kit removal... best way?

1. CaptainYid Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Mill Hill East, North West London Posts: 2625 MK2 VTS

   #1 17th September 2011, 15:33

   im trying to remove the door trim on my vts door, but i dont want to ruin the trim itself. the clips dont bother me but ive already ruined one trim thanks to the bonding stuff, and dont want to ruin another. whats the best way to remove the door trim whilst keeping it in good nick?
2. matteon Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 North Walsham, Norfolk Posts: 331 Citroen Saxo VTR 52 plate

   #2 17th September 2011, 16:03

   i had the same trouble trying to change an arch last night my old one ended up split with a hole in it, thanks to the black bond in there
3. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #3 17th September 2011, 16:29

   i didnt think they had bonding stuff on them from the factory? mine was bonded on though and it just got a knife a cut away at the adhesive as i pealed it back, also be careful when removing the rear arches as there is a bolt that holds it on which is accessed by removing the rear interior cards
4. rick_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2011 Abermule, Mid Wales. Posts: 2763 Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST

   #4 17th September 2011, 16:33

   yeha there is horribly strong black bonding shit from factory in places, well mine had it anyway, when i tired removing one of mine i used a long sharp flat head screwdriver down behind the pannely to cut the glue while pulling the pannel off.
5. iDale Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Somerset Posts: 448 Mk1 Woodland VTS

   #5 17th September 2011, 16:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rick_VTR yeha there is horribly strong black bonding shit from factory in places, well mine had it anyway, when i tired removing one of mine i used a long sharp flat head screwdriver down behind the pannely to cut the glue while pulling the pannel off.

   Same for me, I poured thinners on it too as it was coming off a scrap car
6. jakenglish L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 redcar Posts: 45 saxo 1.1 desire

   #6 17th September 2011, 21:39

   the black bond best way is to saw through with a bread knife sounds daft but worked for me
7. user_27068 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 York Posts: 2254 Ibiza Bocanegra 1.4TSI DSG

   #7 18th September 2011, 01:34

   i used a metal ruler and a mallet, and it cuts straight through the bondant
8. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #8 18th September 2011, 01:47

   Sorry I didnt reply on fb Yid, was out at the time and my phone shows chat as online.
   
   I used a thin bread knife to cut the glue shit though
9. CaptainYid Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Mill Hill East, North West London Posts: 2625 MK2 VTS

   #9 18th September 2011, 03:37

   By the sound of it, a sharp blade or Stanley knife is what's needed... Thanks for the help guys!!
10. kirk Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 183

    #10 21st September 2011, 08:50

    Just did this last night, I used a switch blade, if it's tigerseal or some strong bondant that you need to remove off the wings after use carb cleaner and let it soak in then rub off, hope this helps