DIY Tutorial: Removing the rear spoiler/wing

[madglf3]

Nice man, I think that it visually makes the car look less agressive and also a bit higher in posture (just gives me that feeling). I reckon I will leave mine on, but mine has the full texture bumpers, so it sort of matches the theme.
good work but, car looks good
-Matt

[rayray086]

Just de-spoilered mine as well. Went out to buy plugs and decided to go for blanking grommets rather than those Christmas tree-style plugs. The blanking grommets are quite secure but don't know how they fare in regards to water leaks. Anyway, pics:











There was a load of gunk to clean off and the rear windscreen sealant seems to disintegrate and smears black all over the bloody place. Anyway, managed to clean it off. I prefer this look much more than before though, so it was worth it.

[Golf Houso]

Looking good Ray, good to see the wing less' look catch on. There is no way to describe the amount of silicone, dirt and other garbage underneath the wing when you take it off, you'll be lucky to not take any paint off as well.

Where did you get the plugs from Ray? I'm going to do it to my bushpig of a VR6 when I get the chance...

[rayray086]

Most hardware or auto stores that stock the Champion brand stuff.



3/8" is the one to get. 1/2" one was to cover up the hole for the third brake light (my one is on the spoiler).

[DubSteve]

Nice work Raymond, however I still would like to find proper CL glass to do thisand get that clean finish.

[rayray086]

Yeah true that... the grommets are discrete but I've got FOUR of them there so I know what you mean about the clean finish!

[peedman]

CL has three holes btw.

[Golf Loon]

Nice work Raymond, however I still would like to find proper CL glass to do thisand get that clean finish.

HA. That was my comment on reading this thread. Not that the grommets look bad boys, but wait till it rains!

[DubSteve]

CL has three holes btw.

Not in the US they don't

[DubSteve]

HA. That was my comment on reading this thread. Not that the grommets look bad boys, but wait till it rains!

Matt I haven't got a wiper so it gets really interesting when it rains the mist lines work overtime