Wing Removal

[Rich 3]

Hi everyone, just wondering whats the story with removing the wings from my 1989 205. I removed all the bolts but it seems to be held on with some kind of adhesieve? don't want to go to mad pulling it off.

 

thanks,

[Rich 3]

ok found answer in here.

[NFS 32]

what answer did you come up with? share?

[Alan_M 66 1 Cars]

Real pain the arse to get off without damaging the wing.

 

I managed it a few years ago using a heatgun to soften the sealant and a sharp knife to cut through. Painstakingly slow, but take your time and it should come off OK.

 

I've got a pair on a scrap shell that need removing. This time I'll try cheese wire.

[j_turnell 137 3 Cars]

They are a complete arsehole to remove, my preferred method is a heatgun and a very sharp knife, just have to be patient, its a tedious job!

[NFS 32]

what about the wire they use to take windscreens out with?

[MikeC 10]

If you use a UV lamp, this will allow it to heat the panel without damaging the paint. Will take a good bit of heat to remove it, and some time but worth it.

[glenwah 20]

UV or infra red?

[bigalthenutter 8 2 Cars]

fast n easy way blow torch and a 1inch blade scraper up the back side of the wing

fu*#s the paint but takes about 10 mins if all bolts are removed

[MikeC 10]

_{A UV heat lamp. Haven't tried it with a IR lamp, but would assume the same effect.}

_{I found the details in the Methods manual for the 205, definitely a help when needed.}