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bump strip removal

bump strip removal

Lexuspat
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15-03-2018, 11:48 PM
#1
anyone know how to remove the bump strips down the side of the car

i think its clips but has anyone done it before

Thanks

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Lexuspat
15-03-2018, 11:48 PM #1

anyone know how to remove the bump strips down the side of the car

i think its clips but has anyone done it before

Thanks


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jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
16-03-2018, 12:17 AM
#2
Not done it personally, but when i had my wing replaced they told me that they were held on with double sided tape.

They also alluded that the tape used was some special space-age, super strong tape not available anywhere else, and that the only way to get the trim to stick back on properly would be to buy a whole new trim piece. Of course I think they were just trying to rip off my insurance co :p
jimxms
16-03-2018, 12:17 AM #2

Not done it personally, but when i had my wing replaced they told me that they were held on with double sided tape.

They also alluded that the tape used was some special space-age, super strong tape not available anywhere else, and that the only way to get the trim to stick back on properly would be to buy a whole new trim piece. Of course I think they were just trying to rip off my insurance co :p

Lexuspat
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16-03-2018, 12:47 AM
#3
thanks Jim

i would have thought it was just M3 tape but like you said it sounds like a con on insurance lol

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Lexuspat
16-03-2018, 12:47 AM #3

thanks Jim

i would have thought it was just M3 tape but like you said it sounds like a con on insurance lol


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Lexuspat
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16-03-2018, 03:28 AM
#4
cheers Dean might have a play later

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Lexuspat
16-03-2018, 03:28 AM #4

cheers Dean might have a play later


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Bandit
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6,464
16-03-2018, 06:00 AM
#5
Pat there recessed into the panels mate, so if your thinking of removing them, you'll have a lot of work to do to make them smooth? that's if that's what your thinking :lol::lol:

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Bandit
16-03-2018, 06:00 AM #5

Pat there recessed into the panels mate, so if your thinking of removing them, you'll have a lot of work to do to make them smooth? that's if that's what your thinking :lol::lol:


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Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
16-03-2018, 06:43 AM
#6
As Bandit has said there is a groove, if you are thinking of not having the strips your be surprised how these help keep the car firmly on the road like your front splitter bumper
Lexusboy
16-03-2018, 06:43 AM #6

As Bandit has said there is a groove, if you are thinking of not having the strips your be surprised how these help keep the car firmly on the road like your front splitter bumper

Lexuspat
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16-03-2018, 10:11 AM
#7
im not sure what im thinking at the moment just wondering if they can be removed

@lexusboy theres something i didnt know is it to do with air flow or something like that

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Lexuspat
16-03-2018, 10:11 AM #7

im not sure what im thinking at the moment just wondering if they can be removed

@lexusboy theres something i didnt know is it to do with air flow or something like that


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jimxms
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2,473
16-03-2018, 10:08 PM
#8
Marsdendean I was looking at removing them as the price of the strips are quite steep for what they are

Aye. One garage quoted me £90 for the really short little piece on the front wing. Comes pre-painted from Lexus tho :mellow:
jimxms
16-03-2018, 10:08 PM #8

Marsdendean I was looking at removing them as the price of the strips are quite steep for what they are

Aye. One garage quoted me £90 for the really short little piece on the front wing. Comes pre-painted from Lexus tho :mellow:

Talisker
Member
118
19-03-2018, 05:34 AM
#9
According to the workshop manual, you have to remove these bump strips using piano wire in a sawing motion to get them off.
Talisker
19-03-2018, 05:34 AM #9

According to the workshop manual, you have to remove these bump strips using piano wire in a sawing motion to get them off.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
22-03-2018, 07:15 AM
#10
As everyone has said they're stuck on, one of mine started to peel away and I was surprised at how easy it was to get the rest off - thought I'd need to use fishing line or something but a bit of heat and care and it gently peeled away with no fuss.

I still haven't cleaned off the remaining glue or stuck the new strip on though!

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
22-03-2018, 07:15 AM #10

As everyone has said they're stuck on, one of mine started to peel away and I was surprised at how easy it was to get the rest off - thought I'd need to use fishing line or something but a bit of heat and care and it gently peeled away with no fuss.

I still haven't cleaned off the remaining glue or stuck the new strip on though!


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

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