Rock Guard Removal ??
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Does anyone in the forum have any experience in removing the black stone guards that are right in front of the rear wheelwells of some 911's?
I am considering a purchase of an 87 that has the guards - (which I don't really like)and I was just wondering if they can be removed without damaging or having to repaint the car?
Marshall McCray
I am considering a purchase of an 87 that has the guards - (which I don't really like)and I was just wondering if they can be removed without damaging or having to repaint the car?
Marshall McCray
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If they've been on for any length of time, its likely that the paint under the guards will not match the rest of the car, which I can tell you looks worse than keeping the guards.
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[quote]Originally posted by Steve Wilwerding:
<strong>If they've been on for any length of time, its likely that the paint under the guards will not match the rest of the car, which I can tell you looks worse than keeping the guards.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yep - you're probably right. I was just wondering if they are adhesive attached or stud mounted. My 944 has the clear guards - which are what I preferred.
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<strong>If they've been on for any length of time, its likely that the paint under the guards will not match the rest of the car, which I can tell you looks worse than keeping the guards.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yep - you're probably right. I was just wondering if they are adhesive attached or stud mounted. My 944 has the clear guards - which are what I preferred.
Thanks!
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Rock guards should come off with a moderate amount of heat from a heat gun. They are held on with an adhesive, no studs. If you take them off and the paint looks horrible you can always slap on a new set for $35...
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I pulled mine off with a hair drier and some bug and tar remover. It was a long process, but I didnt like the look of the guards, so it was worth it.