V40 Boot spoiler

rublehousen · Jun 10th, 2012, 18:20

Am i right in thinking my V40's boot spoiler is only held on with 2 nuts/bolts that are hidden under the black circular stickers on the inside of the boot lid? if so im going to remove it so i can polish the boot lid properly.

cheers

Cornishv40 · Jun 10th, 2012, 18:50

It sure is

gatos · Jun 10th, 2012, 18:52

Yes, two bolts (one on each side) as well as sticky pads. So if you remove the spoiler you will have to either replace the pads or use some clear silicone.

Not the best idea removing it in my opinion.

960kg · Jun 10th, 2012, 19:02

As gatos says "leave alone".

I did a How To on replacing the spoiler on the V40 T4 as mine had bad lacquer lifting so i removed to respray.

Yes, there are 2 bolts but the sticky double side large pads are a b*****d to get off and i did it on a hot day about 80 degrees so the pad would be more flexible but it didn`t make much difference to the removal time.

It may take you about at least an hour per pad then you have to get the sticky off which it leaves behind. You can`t use thinners as it melts the paint so i used Methalyted Spirits which melts the glue slower but doesn`t melt or mark the paint as quick either.

Up to you , but be wary!

Just found it here.....

Elchopperfreak · Jun 11th, 2012, 05:41

Theres a product sold in North America called goo gone that removes all the adhesive and its safe for all kinds of paint/surface.

The best weapon for removing the goo is a heat gun ( use cautiously) or a manual hair dryer.

Jun 10th, 2012, 18:20	#1
rublehousen Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2018 10:16 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton	V40 Boot spoiler Am i right in thinking my V40's boot spoiler is only held on with 2 nuts/bolts that are hidden under the black circular stickers on the inside of the boot lid? if so im going to remove it so i can polish the boot lid properly. cheers

Jun 10th, 2012, 18:52	#3
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Yes, two bolts (one on each side) as well as sticky pads. So if you remove the spoiler you will have to either replace the pads or use some clear silicone. Not the best idea removing it in my opinion. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Jun 10th, 2012, 19:02	#4
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	As gatos says "leave alone". I did a How To on replacing the spoiler on the V40 T4 as mine had bad lacquer lifting so i removed to respray. Yes, there are 2 bolts but the sticky double side large pads are a b****d to get off and i did it on a hot day about 80 degrees so the pad would be more flexible but it didn`t make much difference to the removal time. It may take you about at least an hour per pad then you have to get the sticky off which it leaves behind. You can`t use thinners as it melts the paint so i used Methalyted Spirits which melts the glue slower but doesn`t melt or mark the paint as quick either. Up to you , but be wary! Just found it here..... __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg Last edited by 960kg; Jun 10th, 2012 at 19:09.*

Jun 10th, 2012, 18:50	#2
Cornishv40 Master Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2023 20:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BATCAVE	It sure is

Jun 11th, 2012, 05:41	#5
Elchopperfreak Junior Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2012 04:08 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Juan	Theres a product sold in North America called goo gone that removes all the adhesive and its safe for all kinds of paint/surface. The best weapon for removing the goo is a heat gun ( use cautiously) or a manual hair dryer.

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