pugman 0 Posted April 14, 2006 I am attempting to get the front wings off but they are well and truly bonded on. I've done a search and quite a few people have said its a pig of a job . Has anyone come across any decent sealant removers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted April 14, 2006 Heat gun, Chisel, Sharp blade... not nesacarily in that order though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu_woac 1 Posted April 15, 2006 I have a acid at work which eats pu but it will eat the metal too lol very sharp knife works very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack biscuit 0 Posted April 15, 2006 Now.. you have remembered the final bolt by the door frame?! Honestly, not trying to take the piss.. other than that, it's cutting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugman 0 Posted April 15, 2006 Now.. you have remembered the final bolt by the door frame?! Honestly, not trying to take the piss.. other than that, it's cutting.. Yes - got all the bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack biscuit 0 Posted April 15, 2006 and you didn't catch your best 10mm socket on the metal work, dropping it forever more in to the chassis rail?! just wondering 'cos i'm doing a 1.6 gti rolling restoration nightmare too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOsMAN 10 1 Cars Posted April 16, 2006 I got fed up with the wing so ended up cutting it off..saves a load of time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu_woac 1 Posted April 16, 2006 when I restore a xs I took the indicator out put some nice big gloves on and pull very hard came off bend the damage wing alot more tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted April 16, 2006 I always have a good old kitchen bread knife handy for doing similar jobs. Cuts through sealer quite well, and is flexible enough to bend into awkward bits. Also great for removing the stuck-on side mouldings and badges that most modern cars come with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack biscuit 0 Posted April 16, 2006 That's another top tip, i used an old chefs knife..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveW 6 Posted April 16, 2006 heat gun is good for warming the sealant up too, makes it easy to cut.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bats 0 Posted April 16, 2006 heat gun is good for warming the sealant up too, makes it easy to cut.. Use a ground down and sharpened hacksaw blade - heat it periodically with a blowtorch - it will mince through the pu seam sealer. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugman 0 Posted April 19, 2006 Thanks for all your tips - i'll give them a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest birdii Posted April 19, 2006 (edited) Heated up hacksaw blade was the method i used too, about 1-2cm at a time but you have your wing off damage free in a little over an hour! Just take your time it will come off without damage if you are carefull. Edited April 19, 2006 by birdii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
credowan 15 1 Cars Posted April 19, 2006 What about cheese wire ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted April 20, 2006 A long sharp knife seems to do the trick, but you need a bit of patience! Oh, and watch your fingers as I nearly cut the end of mine off last week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
