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Vortex generator flew off
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:06 pm
by XTPN
Hey everyone,
Was driving back home from a fishing trip last night on the M4, Sydney. When suddenly I heard a rattling noise on my roof. Looked at it as I got home, only to find out it was gone
Now theres just the ugly sikkaflex which is impossible to remove. I thought this method to adhere the VG to the roof was the safest way (in comparison to double sided tape), I guess not.. I've only had it on for about half a year too haha
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:16 pm
by Swerve
Grab a Caramel Wheel AKA Pin Stripe Remover from an automotive or paint store, it should remove the bulk of the sikaflex. Then use a grease/sticky remover spray to get rid of the smudges. If you do it slowly and lightly it won't damage your paint.
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:40 pm
by XTPN
Do I have to remove chunks of sikaflex off with a blade before using the wheel?
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:07 pm
by Lancer1993
Sorry to see that, which make was it. Might be one to avoid and for those who have the same, time to check it.
Any luck finding it?
I wouldn't use any blade near the paint work, way too easy to slip an cut it.
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:27 pm
by XTPN
Not sure. I'll provide a picture. Purchased it on eBay from a seller in QLD for $99. Didn't bother finding it since it was along a 90km motorway.
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:21 am
by Swerve
No just use the wheel straight up, as said above don't use a knife near your paintwork. Also with the wheel do it lightly and slowly.
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:21 am
by Swerve
No just use the wheel straight up, as said above don't use a knife near your paintwork. Also with the wheel do it lightly and slowly.
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 4:09 pm
by Lancer1993
XTPN wrote:Not sure. Ill provide a picture. Purchased it on eBay from a seller in QLD for $99. Didnt bother finding it since it was along a 90km motorway. [img:38e4a8e9fd]http://i.imgur.com/jEWQrg6.jpg[/img:38e4a8e9fd]
I was hoping to score a slightly used vortex generator LOL
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:27 am
by XTPN
Thanks Jay.
Well if you come down and find it on the Sydney M4 motorway, its yours
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:27 am
by XTPN
Thanks Jay.
Well if you come down and find it on the Sydney M4 motorway, its yours
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:30 am
by Lancer1993
Not sure if I'd drive 1500km for it. LOL
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:13 pm
by XTPN
Thanks guys, the wheel worked wondrous!
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:09 am
by Swerve
Does it look good just from the caramel wheel? Or did you need to get it repainted after removing the sikaflex. Glad to hear that man happy to help.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:36 pm
by XTPN
Like original and didn't require a repaint!
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:26 am
by Swerve
That's awesome! Repainting can be expensive