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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Help With Stock Diffuser Removal

Can someone please help me remove my stock diffuser. I am installing my vorsiener style diffuser today but it seems like taking off the stock diffuser is a PITA.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Heat gun, it peels off so easy.

Goo gone, then rubbing alcohol. Then rubbing alcohol again.....

Then rubbing alcohol again.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Thanks tgoss! I thought I had to heat it up.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Thanks tgoss! I thought I had to heat it up.
No worries man! You'll be surprised how fast it peels off.

Let's see some pics when you finish up!
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Make sure the surface is free of any leftover particles or anything and its oil free. Once done with the Goo gone soap and water and let it dry. then apply
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Look forward to seeyin how it comes out!
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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i have tired the heat gun approach you have to be very patient in order to not damage the stock rear diffuser.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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O I damaged my stock diffuser. It's only in like 10 pieces and I managed to cut myself. lol It really is blood and sweat that goes in to my car. lol I'll post pics of it right away when I 3M it up.
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Yeah the stock diffuser is more like a strip of plastic lol. I would recommend using clear silicone that is water proof to make sure it stays in place because the 3m can leave gaps along the edges.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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I'm just gonna have two holes drilled in just like Sun did. Should stay in place.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Yeah it will stay in place no problem, but with the 3m tape it is spaced about two inches apart and is usually not along the very edges which means they might create a gap where it is not fully pressed and held in place. Just letting you know
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Yeah it will stay in place no problem, but with the 3m tape it is spaced about two inches apart and is usually not along the very edges which means they might create a gap where it is not fully pressed and held in place. Just letting you know
THanks man. Just got the diffuser in and there isn't even tape on the damn thing. So I bought extra stregth 3M tape. I'll probably do the edges as well, but still am gonna bolt it on.
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