07-13-2022, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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1LE Wing Removal - Dents/Deformation
So my the replacement wing for my car (original was damaged in transport) finally arrived so I needed to remove the original.
In doing so I believe I must have rocked the wing (I didn't think I was being particularly aggressive with it) while heat gunning the adhesive to release it under the stanchions. Any thoughts on how I could fix this (see photos)? It's basically the same on both the outboard sides and a little less on the center. |
07-13-2022, 12:59 PM | #2 |
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Damn that sucks. Maybe try a dent repair guy but it might be tough to get that line straight. Worth a try. If not I would just buy a new trunk lid and have it painted.
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07-13-2022, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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Should be pretty easy for a PDR.
Those holes are in good proximity to the bends.
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07-13-2022, 01:40 PM | #4 |
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Why are you concerned about the holes if a spoiler goes over it? I'm not asking out of smartassery I'm asking out of genuine curiosity.
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Quoted $500 for a well reviewed and reputable local PDR outfit to repair, sucks but it is what it is... |
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07-13-2022, 03:28 PM | #6 |
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This will be my fallback...does anyone have the part # for the trunk deck with the correct ZLE wing hole spacing predrilled (or do those always have to be drilled after the fact?)?
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07-13-2022, 03:39 PM | #7 |
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I would try the PDR method first before buying a new trunk lid.
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07-13-2022, 04:14 PM | #8 |
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I would think a 1LE lid would come with the holes already in place. Check eBay sometimes you can get lucky and find one the same color. I did that with a SUV last year, found a fender the same factory color and just bolted it on.
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07-13-2022, 05:55 PM | #9 |
PDR guy will fix that in a few minutes.
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07-15-2022, 09:57 AM | #10 |
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I would be willing to bet that happened when the wing was damaged and the supports hid the dents. When I damaged mine earlier this year that happened if you recall the pictures I posted, but mine were more severe.
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07-15-2022, 12:19 PM | #11 |
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I would have to agree with this. No way OP did the dents by simply rocking it back and forth for removal.. If thats the case, the trunk would not be able to stand the downforce regenerated at high speeds.
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07-15-2022, 05:29 PM | #12 | |
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Either way, the shipper did replace the wing with new factory unit (how the hell he got one is a mystery but it did take 5 months), and actually is covering the PDR costs as well even though I told him it was probably my fault, as I thought it was at the time. I guess we will know Tuesday if it comes out all right and I can mount the new wing. |
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