DIY Tutorial: Removing the rear spoiler/wing

[bboyskidz]

So here it is...

This has to be one of the simplest things to do ever.

Step 1.
Open the boot and unscrew the 3 bolts that hold the wing in place. You will need to remove the centre rear brake light to get to this, but that is as simple as unclipping it.

Step 2.
Put the brake light back in place and then close the boot.

Step 3.
(This is the most complicated step in the guide... ha)
Pull the wing off.

Step 4.
Plug up the holes. I went to bunnings and managed to find these plugs called "christmas tree plugs". This is what they look like:


This is the hole they go in (the rubber thingo was already in there):


and this is how well they fitted in :


Step 5.
Spend hours scrubbing and peeling to get the remainder of the sticky useless silicone that is left on the door and wash it all down.


Notes:
I was going to use silicon as well as the plugs, but basically. It rained a bit today so I'll see if they leaked - If they did, along comes the silicone.

[Golf Houso]

Haha very nice work, good demonstration of the plugs too! That looks alot better than mine, excellent work!

[The_Hawk]

Where's the before and after shots of the car?

[bboyskidz]

Where's the before and after shots of the car?

haha fine. i don't get home until late every day this week but i'll put it back on and take the pics this weekend

[The_Hawk]

haha fine. i don't get home until late every day this week but i'll put it back on and take the pics this weekend

Maybe just have a couple of mates ... um... "leaning" on each side of the wing for the "before" shot...

At least a new shot of how it looks now to show off the wingless bling that is your car!

[rayray086]

That's damn neat! Good stuff.

[DubSteve]

First impressions of this was hmmm, but those little tabs aren't to bad! However I would weld my holes! Any pics of the car at a distance?

[DVR68U]

First impressions of this was hmmm, but those little tabs aren't to bad! However I would weld my holes! Any pics of the car at a distance?

weld the holes ? in the glass ? i havent seen that done yet.
cheers brenton

[bboyskidz]

First impressions of this was hmmm, but those little tabs aren't to bad! However I would weld my holes! Any pics of the car at a distance?

yeh i put a few more pics in this thread here: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...933#post102933

should i repost them again in here for the lazy ppl?

[The_Hawk]

Lazy...

Here you go. Personally I prefer the wing and wont be taking mine off. But it does look nice anyway.

here ya go!

[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.