[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by cdrptrks

It will likely take you over an hour just to scrape off all of the adhesive foam tape residue after you have the splitter off. I used a plastic razor blade and a lot of Mothers R3 spray but there might be a better spray to use. There were 4 rivets to drill out on my 2017 and those holes are visible with the splitter removed.

I used 20 lb test fishing line with gloves so it didn't dig into my hands. It broke about 10 times during the sawing process. I also used a snap blade utility knife to cut some of the foam while pulling the edges of the splitter away from the car so the metal didn't scratch the paint.

Yup, removal is a massive PITA that will almost certainly leave some paint marring behind. Mine doesn't even have the rivets because I refused to drill into the bumper. Those 12 or 14 bolts and the dual sided tape should be sufficient.

By the way, I've had spectacular success in sticker and adhesive removal with Goo Gone, but boy, does it take some time and patience.

[cdb95z28]

Originally Posted by Whoomba

I’ve got less that 500 miles and it already got road gunk stuck between the splitter and the bumper which of course is pitting the bumper. I’ve never had a splitter before so I didn’t think about this being an issue. I had a white one before and the road rash was a bummer. I’m thinking of taking the splitter off except for special occasions and getting a clear bra. I know I can count on you guys giving me you’re opinions.

"Am I being anal about the splitter?"

Yes.

Get some PPF on it. Drive it. Don't save the car for anyone else. Enjoy it. Don't fret over the little things that come from driving the car. They are too damn expensive to just let sit in a garage somewhere.

[Hack]

I agree with getting PPF, but based on what you posted, I would be very careful picking the shop to do the work. Also you should warn them you want it to be perfect.

I've had PPF in the past with some flaws that annoyed me, and I'm generally not picky about my cars.

Oh, one other thing about PPF is when you apply wax or sealer, you want to make sure you don't get any on the edges of the PPF. It's hard to clean off the edges, and you will see the lines. I would tape the edges of the PPF prior to waxing, or stay far awau from them.

[Hack]

I agree with getting PPF, but based on what you posted, I would be very careful picking the shop to do the work. Also you should warn them you want it to be perfect.

I've had PPF in the past with some flaws that annoyed me, and I'm generally not picky about my cars.

Oh, one other thing about PPF is when you apply wax or sealer, you want to make sure you don't get any on the edges of the PPF. It's hard to clean off the edges, and you will see the lines. I would tape the edges of the PPF prior to waxing, or stay far awau from them.

[LT4Greg]

Drive it and don’t sweat the small things that happen to the car. Enjoy the SS!��

[MT-SS1LE]

I would agree just drive it and enjoy it. And this is coming from someone with extreme ocd about the appearance of my car. And just be aware, even with PPF you may still get impacts that go right through it and damage the paint underneath. Plus, not sure how PPF is going to prevent debris from getting caught in between the splitter and the bumper.