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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dr.B, Apr 27, 2014.

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  1. Dr.B

    Dr.B Karting

    Sep 8, 2013
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    Philip
    #1 Dr.B, Apr 27, 2014
    One of my shields got a rather large chip in it and it needs to be replaced how difficult are they to get off. I would assume the whole fender needs to come off. I have seen some for sale with 3m backing. I can't imagine an OEM shield just sticks on inside the recess. How do I get them off?
     
  2. netman

    netman Formula 3

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    #2 netman, Apr 27, 2014
    OEM is held on with three nuts. They can be reached via removal of the wheel well.
     
  3. jpk

    jpk Formula Junior

    Oct 29, 2012
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    Los Angeles, CA / Henderson, NV
    #3 jpk, Apr 28, 2014
    They are kind of a pain to remove. In addition to the three bolts holding them on, the are also glued to the paint. So you have to use a heat gun to heat the glue up to be able to remove them without damaging the paint.
     
  4. Sled Driver

    Sled Driver Formula Junior

    May 13, 2010
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    #4 Sled Driver, Apr 28, 2014
    He means the plastic fender liners
     
  5. Dr.B

    Dr.B Karting

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    #5 Dr.B, Apr 29, 2014
    Thanks guys I got them off it was a pain!
     
  6. 360Tom

    360Tom Formula 3

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    #6 360Tom, May 1, 2014
    Do you have to remove the entire wheel well liner to access them? One of mine is starting to lift a hair.
     
  7. netman

    netman Formula 3

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    #7 netman, May 1, 2014
    It is best to do so. I just let it drop down and sit atop the rotor and hub. This leaves enough room to get your hands and arm into the fender
     
  8. 360Tom

    360Tom Formula 3

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    #8 360Tom, May 1, 2014
    Thanks for the tip.
     
  9. devil boy

    devil boy Karting

    Apr 21, 2014
    97
    Bath, UK
    #9 devil boy, Nov 18, 2014
    Has anyone removed the shields on a 612? I removed the wheel arch liner and found my arms and hands were too big and too short to fit in to reach. And no I don't have short thick arms! I am 6'2" and 190lbs.

    Any handy advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks.
     
  10. devil boy

    devil boy Karting

    Apr 21, 2014
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    Bath, UK
    #10 devil boy, Oct 16, 2017
    Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I am going to have another go at removing my shields to swap for carbon fibre ones. Anybody got any tips as the last attempt was futile do to inaccessibility? What size nuts are they? Thanks in advance.
     
  11. Stanley Kendall

    Stanley Kendall Karting
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    #11 Stanley Kendall, Oct 29, 2017
    Not too bad
     
  12. 4rePhill

    4rePhill F1 Veteran

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    #12 4rePhill, Nov 5, 2017
    Huh? :confused:
     

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