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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Best way to remove spoiler and cover up holes in truck

I just purchased a Evo 8 and want to remove the spoiler...What is the best way to cover up the holes so it looks good and doesn't leak??? I had a 06 gto which i took the spoiler off of and i was able to find someone who sold little adhesive stickers that covered the holes...The stickers were all color matched for the gto's...Does anyone know of anything like this for the Evo or can recommend another way to do it??? Thanks you
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I bought little tiny plastic inserts from Lowes. Filled it fine and can pop them out if I want to put the wing on. No leaks and I think it cost me a dollar. They sit pretty flush too andcant really tell unless you walk up on it close. Hope this helps goodluck!
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Excellent advice...Do you know what department you found them in and what size??? Also my car is silver...do you think i would be able to hit them up with some touch up paint???
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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In not sure what leak you're talking about but I think the wing holes are sitting on top of the rain gutter thing and therefore wouldn't leak into your trunk if that's what youre worried about.
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Ohhh are they...i haven't even really looked at it yet...i just figured there was a possibility of the holes leaking...So how does the wing come off then...from the top i'm guessing
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DSM1320Josh
I bought little tiny plastic inserts from Lowes. Filled it fine and can pop them out if I want to put the wing on. No leaks and I think it cost me a dollar. They sit pretty flush too andcant really tell unless you walk up on it close. Hope this helps goodluck!
I'm on my way to LOWES....

Thanks
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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I bought them in the hardware department. I don't know the exact size. I believe the one size up from the smallest. Just try a couple you can always return them Lowes is usually pretty good on there return policy. And I'm not sure that the holes sit over the drains. You may be right but I Abe an RS and previous owner made holes for the wing so idk if there in the same exact spot. Thanks for that info though! Glad I could help guys! Let me know how you make out! Oh and you can try the touch up paint I don't see why it won't work. If not spend another dollar lol! Let me know how they work guys!
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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I got my buddy who does vinyl to cut me out 1" inch vinyl circles that match the paint of my car and I stuck them over my wholes.

Looks like factory and you can never tell there was a wing on my car
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Hmmm...That's the way i would like to go...Where do you suggest i go to get some made??? Like a sign shop or something of that nature???
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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I had the holes welded shut, grinded/sanded down and re-painted the trunk.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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Your truck has holes?
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Hmmm...That's the way i would like to go...Where do you suggest i go to get some made??? Like a sign shop or something of that nature???
Yes or any lettering place. Any vinyl shop can help you
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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HaHa...DSMolition i just realized i wrote truck...Damn i'm dumb
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