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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: russ-vdub on 21 February 2008, 14:18

Title: Trim foils
Post by: russ-vdub on 21 February 2008, 14:18

Hello everyone. I've got a mismatch of panels and doors on my motor and was wondering what was the easiest way to remove the silver strips around the car. I tried picking at it but i went insain after bout 30secs. Anyone know of away to get these *$%#@ things off?

Thanks

Russ

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: BobbyT on 21 February 2008, 15:52

heat gun

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: russ-vdub on 21 February 2008, 17:13

nice one, got one sat next to me at work..will be borrowing that tonight :D cheers funky

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: rubjonny on 22 February 2008, 12:15

wd40, credit card/plastic scraper and patience.  i didnt have anything better to do one afternoon so away i went. was hard work but it came off in the end!

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: sam-vdub on 22 February 2008, 13:07

Russ...soz this is off topic but do ya rekon my poor fuel consumption could partially be caused by the wheel bearing thats nackered/tracking??..i know its a long shot tho!!! and i think i know what the answers gunna be lol

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: rubjonny on 22 February 2008, 13:12

tacking wont help much if its out by alot, cant see a bearing having much effect tho.

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: russ-vdub on 22 February 2008, 13:17

your fuel consumption is your right foot boss!!! lol

nah seriously im not sure buddy, we'll take a looky laters

Title: Re: Trim foils
Post by: russ-vdub on 22 February 2008, 13:18

btw your tracking aint that much out, compared to mine its not as bad as your suspension is standard atm. it has to be somethin deeper like timing/idle screw/air flow meter etc