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Wasp · 11-21-2015, 11:53 PM

I have been having trouble taking off my factory GFX chin spoiler. It was damaged and I need to have it repainted. Any tips on getting this thing off? I took the bolts off and have been pulling up on it fiercely. It has some adhesive. I tried a hair dryer and I still cant get anything to pop off.

A: Would it be better to just buy a new chin spoiler and tear this one off?

B: Has anyone removed this without damaging it?

C: I need advice on getting this thing off

My 5th · 11-22-2015, 01:38 AM

I think in addition to the two-sided tape it is held on by clips that need to be lifted up in order to clear the clip. Like a tongue behind a fence sort of thing. I had mine off twice without breaking it, but body shops did it so I don't recall exactly how they did it.

Rainbow1616 · 11-23-2015, 05:46 AM

I'd be interested in knowing this too. I recently bought a new one to replace a damaged one but haven't got around to replacing it yet.

hworth18 · 11-23-2015, 07:29 AM

The front GFX splitter is held on by plastic clamps that are riveted internally then the splitter snaps onto the clamp. I would have no idea on how to remove the splitter without damaging the clamps and you can't buy those parts separately from GM.

mth35115 · 11-23-2015, 01:09 PM

I took mine off at 40 mph with a piece of fire wood laying in the road at night, mine was held on with pop rivits and tape.

Ace0751 · 11-23-2015, 03:26 PM

Two sided tape and clamps is what it's held on to. There was a video somewhere on here on how to get that part off, need to find where it is. The video showed how to take that off and put a new splitter on.

Wasp · 11-23-2015, 08:37 PM

I saw the video where it was put on but it was so far away you cant see how it actually snaps in. I still feel like I'm in the dark here.

Soybeanrice · 11-23-2015, 10:16 PM

You might need a trim tool set to remove the splitter without damaging the clips. Theyre like 5 bucks for a set.

I wish i could tell you more, but I ended up going with the ACS T4 and drilled into my fascia.

Wasp · 11-25-2015, 11:26 PM

I pryed on it with a trim tool with no luck. Seems like a real problem

11-21-2015, 11:53 PM	#1
Wasp Drives: 2011 Camaro Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 564	GM GFX Chin Spoiler Removal I have been having trouble taking off my factory GFX chin spoiler. It was damaged and I need to have it repainted. Any tips on getting this thing off? I took the bolts off and have been pulling up on it fiercely. It has some adhesive. I tried a hair dryer and I still cant get anything to pop off. A: Would it be better to just buy a new chin spoiler and tear this one off? B: Has anyone removed this without damaging it? C: I need advice on getting this thing off __________________ 2011 LS3 Bone Stock 1/4 - 12.841 @110.69 LS3 + CAI (no tune) 1/8 - 8.27 @ 89

11-22-2015, 01:38 AM	#2
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I think in addition to the two-sided tape it is held on by clips that need to be lifted up in order to clear the clip. Like a tongue behind a fence sort of thing. I had mine off twice without breaking it, but body shops did it so I don't recall exactly how they did it. __________________ Meh

11-23-2015, 07:29 AM	#4
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,107 View My Garage	The front GFX splitter is held on by plastic clamps that are riveted internally then the splitter snaps onto the clamp. I would have no idea on how to remove the splitter without damaging the clamps and you can't buy those parts separately from GM. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

11-23-2015, 01:09 PM	#5
mth35115 Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 232	I took mine off at 40 mph with a piece of fire wood laying in the road at night, mine was held on with pop rivits and tape. __________________ HOT ROD SS MTH35115

11-23-2015, 03:26 PM	#6
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Two sided tape and clamps is what it's held on to. There was a video somewhere on here on how to get that part off, need to find where it is. The video showed how to take that off and put a new splitter on. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

11-23-2015, 05:46 AM	#3
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I'd be interested in knowing this too. I recently bought a new one to replace a damaged one but haven't got around to replacing it yet.

11-23-2015, 08:37 PM	#7
Wasp Drives: 2011 Camaro Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 564	I saw the video where it was put on but it was so far away you cant see how it actually snaps in. I still feel like I'm in the dark here. __________________ 2011 LS3 Bone Stock 1/4 - 12.841 @110.69 LS3 + CAI (no tune) 1/8 - 8.27 @ 89

11-23-2015, 10:16 PM	#8
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	You might need a trim tool set to remove the splitter without damaging the clips. Theyre like 5 bucks for a set. I wish i could tell you more, but I ended up going with the ACS T4 and drilled into my fascia.

11-25-2015, 11:26 PM	#9
Wasp Drives: 2011 Camaro Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 564	I pryed on it with a trim tool with no luck. Seems like a real problem __________________ 2011 LS3 Bone Stock 1/4 - 12.841 @110.69 LS3 + CAI (no tune) 1/8 - 8.27 @ 89