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FFPM73 · 08-12-2011, 10:40 AM

Recently I installed the Stillen front splitter on my SS. I replaced the tape with 3M and added extra nut/bolt in the center as well as replacing the self tapping screws with nuts/bolts. All was well but the sides started to detach from the bumper. After many questions to a lot of body shops around and advise on here, I decided to close the gaps and fix the sides. I used the 3M body caulk (used to apply ground effects) that people reccommended to me. I applied it, smoothed it and clamped it for 24 hours. The splitter is not going anywhere now. After using the caulk, the splitter looks like it is molded into the bumper. I am very happy with the end results, but, here is my problem, how do I get the excess caulk off the paint/splitter without stripping any paint?

goval · 08-12-2011, 01:17 PM

Try staring at it for a few hours. You never know... you might have the force within you. Hahaha! I'm sorry man! I had to.

Serious though... Not sure how this looks like... maybe if you post a photo we can probably help you more. It's always better when you look at the problem before giving opinions.

The Stig · 08-12-2011, 02:23 PM

wetsanding it might work, but

twentytwelvebee · 01-06-2012, 03:45 PM

do you have a link to the 3m caulk? i'm having the same problem.

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Originally Posted by FFPM73

Recently I installed the Stillen front splitter on my SS. I replaced the tape with 3M and added extra nut/bolt in the center as well as replacing the self tapping screws with nuts/bolts. All was well but the sides started to detach from the bumper. After many questions to a lot of body shops around and advise on here, I decided to close the gaps and fix the sides. I used the 3M body caulk (used to apply ground effects) that people reccommended to me. I applied it, smoothed it and clamped it for 24 hours. The splitter is not going anywhere now. After using the caulk, the splitter looks like it is molded into the bumper. I am very happy with the end results, but, here is my problem, how do I get the excess caulk off the paint/splitter without stripping any paint?

08-12-2011, 10:40 AM	#1
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Help with front splitter Recently I installed the Stillen front splitter on my SS. I replaced the tape with 3M and added extra nut/bolt in the center as well as replacing the self tapping screws with nuts/bolts. All was well but the sides started to detach from the bumper. After many questions to a lot of body shops around and advise on here, I decided to close the gaps and fix the sides. I used the 3M body caulk (used to apply ground effects) that people reccommended to me. I applied it, smoothed it and clamped it for 24 hours. The splitter is not going anywhere now. After using the caulk, the splitter looks like it is molded into the bumper. I am very happy with the end results, but, here is my problem, how do I get the excess caulk off the paint/splitter without stripping any paint? __________________ *FFPM73*

08-12-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	Try staring at it for a few hours. You never know... you might have the force within you. Hahaha! I'm sorry man! I had to. Serious though... Not sure how this looks like... maybe if you post a photo we can probably help you more. It's always better when you look at the problem before giving opinions. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-12-2011, 02:23 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	wetsanding it might work, but __________________

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