help
how do i remove them silly wind deflectors that are fitted just above the doors.

thay look simple enough to remove but its that sticky stuff underneath.

will this come off easy and if so what can you recomend to do the job.

i hope i dont have to do a paint job after i remove them.

thanks gaz.

 

Before i got the end of your post the first thing that come to mind was the possablity of paint removal. It wasn't so long ago i read a similar thread where the chap had removed the wind deflectors and was then left with a respray bill. Your call mate.

I have to say on my wagon i think they look the part especially with the darker tinted windows at the back.
Are they of any use?
Would the wind noise be quiter without them?

Don't know never been without mine.

 

thanks for your repley.

the windows in the rear of my car are very black.

i will agree with you i think thay look good but one is damaged.

if i could get hold of a new one i would put it on.

but its finding one?

 

I think the tried and tested method is to cut through the adhesive that holds them on with some strong nylon thread, then remove the excess gum with WD40. Clean and polish after

 

Is there anywhere you can get hold of these wind deflectors, and a mate of mine has a M-reg WRX, and 1 was damaged, so the pair where taken off, and found out one rear quater has been painted with them on, so it's eva replace or alittle paint job???

 

You can get them from Subaru for about £70-£80 for the pair. I got a set on eBay by chance a while ago and only paid £28 delivered to my door!

 

Anyone got a part number for them???

 

i just took mine off today and said il put a post up how to remove adhesive then saw this one,even if i got replacement ones id still have to remove sticky stuff to apply new ones,il give the thread and wd40 a go,if any one else has any suggestions that would be great.cheers.

 

Grahan Goode racing also sell them.

Tim

 

hi mate, i removed a damaged one off the offside and if your carefull, a bit of white spirit on a rag is perfect and then wash down with plenty of water.
still looking to replace my broken one if anybody wants to offload one. cheers

 

cheers mate,the 2 of mine were damaged thats why i removed them and the car looks good without them.il give that a go tomorrow if have to.cheers.

 

I saw a set go on ebay for £120!

I'm leaving mine on - I quite like them. Cars without them look a little bare to me now.

Although getting polish out of the underside is PITA.

 

how did it go

 

I've took my cracked ones off, and have been struggling to remove the strips. I've tries WD40 and all sorts, but you need to get the rubber off firt to get to the glue. Haven't figured that one out yet. Is it best to tackle it dry or wet?