HELP!! Rear Spoiler Removal

1. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

   #1 8th August 2007, 21:48

   I have a Mk1 VTR with a standard spoiler. I have just bought a devil horn spoiler which needs fitting. However, I can not remove the rear spoiler.
   
   I think there is a nut and bolt either side underneath the grommets as I can feel what seems to be a nut. It is not a normal nut, but a nut like a cog. It may not even be a nut but I cannot remove it. I have try a spanner, long nose snips and a screwdriver. Its too bloody awkwardvand wont budge.
   
   Has anyone removed or know how to remove it as im not sure if it has two bolts as well as bonded or just bonded by itself.
   
   Thanks
2. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #2 8th August 2007, 21:49

   MK1 spoiler is bonded onto the boot
3. Jackm Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Braintree, Essex Posts: 507 106 GTi

   #3 8th August 2007, 21:54

   dont ruin it lol leave the vtr spoiler on! it looks way better
4. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

   #4 8th August 2007, 22:10

   Cheers mate and no it dont look better
   
   Are you 100% its just bonded cos I heard loads of diff stories lol
5. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

   #5 9th August 2007, 12:45

   If it is just bonded do I need a heat gun???
6. saxoash Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR

   #6 9th August 2007, 13:50

   Devil horn spoiler is sooooo chav, leave the vtr spoiler on.....
7. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

   #7 9th August 2007, 17:04

   My car My Mods lol
   
   Need help urgent!!!
8. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #8 9th August 2007, 17:07

   I think it depends on when it was fitted mate but it could be bolted or bonded on, or both. Might be easier to buy a new boot, sell the current one
9. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

   #9 9th August 2007, 17:08

   K cheers.
   
   Cant reeally afford new boot and its been smoothed.
   
   Do you know how to remove the bolts as it is so tricky and they dont seem to move?
10. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #10 9th August 2007, 17:10

    only thing i can suggest is to spray it in WD40 and leave it for a while then see if they come off mate
11. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

    #11 9th August 2007, 17:13

    Ok cheers
12. whazza22 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Exeter, Devon Posts: 270 Blue 1.6 vtr

    #12 9th August 2007, 21:32

    DONE IT!!!
    
    I had to drill two holes in the boot, a little bit above the grommets on each side. I then had to slot the screw driver through the hole in order to unscrew the screw on each side.
    
    After that I then used a scrapper with a cloth underneath to cut through the adhesive which bonded the spoiler to the roof.
    
    Anyone ever get stuck then PM me