1LE Wing Removal - Dents/Deformation

rlarsen462 · 07-13-2022, 11:32 AM

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.

pauly1119 · 07-13-2022, 12:59 PM

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.

MatthewAMEL · 07-13-2022, 01:07 PM

Should be pretty easy for a PDR.

Those holes are in good proximity to the bends.

ZLRob · 07-13-2022, 01:40 PM

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.

rlarsen462 · 07-13-2022, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZLRob

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.

It's not the holes I'm worried about, those are for the wing, it's the deformation behind the holes that I caused removing the wing, it will cause a gap at the back of the stanchions if I don't have it repaired first.

Quoted $500 for a well reviewed and reputable local PDR outfit to repair, sucks but it is what it is...

rlarsen462 · 07-13-2022, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pauly1119

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.

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?)?

LT4Greg · 07-13-2022, 03:39 PM

I would try the PDR method first before buying a new trunk lid.

pauly1119 · 07-13-2022, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rlarsen462

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?)?

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.

Dan82679 · 07-13-2022, 05:55 PM

PDR guy will fix that in a few minutes.

DylansZLE · 07-15-2022, 09:57 AM

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.

Wuiquen · 07-15-2022, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DylansZLE

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.

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.

rlarsen462 · 07-15-2022, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DylansZLE

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.

Yeah, dang that's a good point, didn't really think about that and didn't notice or register with me at least when I was detailing the car but it was probably there on delivery...for obvious reasons I was much more fixated on the damage to the $6K wing lol.

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.

07-13-2022, 11:32 AM	#1
rlarsen462 Sell Low, Buy High Drives: 2022 ZLE, 2023 ZLE (Inbound) Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Varies Posts: 542	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. Attached Images

07-13-2022, 01:07 PM	#3
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,618	Should be pretty easy for a PDR. Those holes are in good proximity to the bends. __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

07-13-2022, 01:40 PM	#4
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07-13-2022, 03:39 PM	#7
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I would try the PDR method first before buying a new trunk lid. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-15-2022, 09:57 AM	#10
DylansZLE Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue ZLE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Neenah WI Posts: 282	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. __________________ 2022 Rapid Blue ZL1 1LE order ZNWPCX Ordered - April 8, 2021 // 2000 - July 30, 2021 3000 - August 3, 2021 // 3100 - August 6, 2021 TPW - August 30 3300 - August 21 // 3400 - August 21 3800 10/18 // 4150 Oct 22 6000 November 1st Instagram: dylanszle

07-13-2022, 12:59 PM	#2
pauly1119 Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Palm City Fl Posts: 1,346	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.

07-13-2022, 05:55 PM	#9
Dan82679 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 237 View My Garage	PDR guy will fix that in a few minutes.

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