Vortex generator flew off

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:06 pm

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

Swerve · Postby **Swerve** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:16 pm

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.

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:40 pm

Do I have to remove chunks of sikaflex off with a blade before using the wheel?

Lancer1993 · Postby **Lancer1993** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:07 pm

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.

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:27 pm

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.

Swerve · Postby **Swerve** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:21 am

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.

Swerve · Postby **Swerve** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:21 am

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.

Lancer1993 · Postby **Lancer1993** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 4:09 pm

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

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:27 am

Thanks Jay.

Well if you come down and find it on the Sydney M4 motorway, its yours

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:27 am

Thanks Jay.

Well if you come down and find it on the Sydney M4 motorway, its yours

Lancer1993 · Postby **Lancer1993** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:30 am

Not sure if I'd drive 1500km for it. LOL

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:13 pm

Thanks guys, the wheel worked wondrous!

Swerve · Postby **Swerve** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:09 am

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.

XTPN · Postby **XTPN** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:36 pm

Like original and didn't require a repaint!

Swerve · Postby **Swerve** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:26 am

That's awesome! Repainting can be expensive

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