Has anyone else had the problem of re-spraying their front wings and then being unable to re-attach the odd "L" shape gutters that run along the underside of the bonnet from the front pillars to just above the front lights? Mine are a bit chewed up by the spay shop and after soaking them in rubber restorer they seem to be glue-proof (even after much de-greasing) - any 480 life hacks appreciated!
Tim
alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'
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Re: alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'
Sandpaper the area then clean up?
1991 480 Black Turbo
2012 Seat Exeo ST
2013 VW Polo TSI DSG
2012 Seat Exeo ST
2013 VW Polo TSI DSG
Re: alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'
Its a fair shout, my old gutters were pretty brutally removed from my old wings, it looks like they are a compound of the "L" shape rubber, a thin rubber strip then the expanded rubber foam used to stick it in place. Mine are pretty de-gresed but I dont think I'll get a good grip as the gutters are partially damaged on the underside. But as you say, worth another try
All the best
All the best
Re: alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'
I've had a look through several of the online trim suppliers and can't fin anything that stands out as an obvious replacement.
Will do some more once I've had a proper look at mine (because I think mine aren't exactly tip-top condition
Will do some more once I've had a proper look at mine (because I think mine aren't exactly tip-top condition
Re: alternatives to standard issue 'wing gutters'
I've had a good old dig online and I'm honestly not sure, most "L" profiles are way too big and our gutters are nearer a 50' angle than an 90'- keep me posted if you find anything
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