Simple question...easy fix?
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Simple question...easy fix?
I have a small pebble partially stuck under the top center of mr GS rear spoiler. I tried to remove it using a very small jewelers screwdriver, but it won’t move. I don’t want to force it, and possibly damage the paint. Anyone have an idea on how to remove it. If I could just loosen the spoiler, it would come right out. Is there an easy way to loosen it?
Thanks,
Clayton
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I get many of these while tracking the car, sometimes the sharp edges bury themselves in the paint and spoiler with the flexing of parts going on. The best thing I have found is a simple sharp 90 degree hook to pop them out (orange handles at HF). Sometimes you need to really apply some force to get them out.
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Take a twist tie (from a loaf of bread) that is wrapped in plastic (dont use one with bare metal showing)
Wrap it around the back of the pebble
Spray some type of lubricant (like Quick Detailer, Spray Wax, etc) all around the area
While pushing UP on the rear spoiler, tug (GENTLY) on the twist tie - should pop right out
(if you can't get the twist tie around the back of the pebble, use a pair of tweezers to tug on the pebble)
Wrap it around the back of the pebble
Spray some type of lubricant (like Quick Detailer, Spray Wax, etc) all around the area
While pushing UP on the rear spoiler, tug (GENTLY) on the twist tie - should pop right out
(if you can't get the twist tie around the back of the pebble, use a pair of tweezers to tug on the pebble)
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These little pebbles can get stuck between body panels in a few places on the car. My best success has been by lightly pulling apart the panels and they just fall out (over rear tires). Same with the rear spoiler. As mentioned just separate the two surfaces and they can be removed with no paint damage. I think leaving them in there grinds up the paint. Removing them too aggressively can also grind up the paint.
