benzo_26 10 Posted October 26, 2011 I want to take off the black plastic trim around the bottom of my front bumper, I think its called a splitter but I'm probably wrong. Either way I've been under the car with my socket set only to find that two of the bolts are shaped like daisy heads, ie rounded edges that the socket just slips on. Never seen a fitting like this before, any thoughts? Does the forum run a competition for most stupid questions asked?? I must be in the running to win lol. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted October 26, 2011 Not sure they're standard bolts. All mine are Hex bolts. Has it got an allen key attachement in the middle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw_john 10 Posted October 26, 2011 Well the most obvious answer would be that it is actually rounded off? mine are all standard bolts, if it helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted October 26, 2011 Good point, either way there should be enough room to get some mole grips on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted October 26, 2011 .......................................................irwins................................................................................................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benzo_26 10 Posted October 26, 2011 Not sure they're standard bolts. All mine are Hex bolts. Has it got an allen key attachement in the middle? No allen key present, three are the standard hex bolts but these two are different. I will persevere. ---------- Post added at 05:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 PM ---------- Well the most obvious answer would be that it is actually rounded off? mine are all standard bolts, if it helps. Yeah I know what you mean but not these definitely were manufactured this shape, both are identical and don't show signs of having been rounded etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted October 26, 2011 As Mr Dragon says, Irwins win get them off in seconds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benzo_26 10 Posted October 26, 2011 .......................................................irwins................................................................................................... Best bet most likely yes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted October 26, 2011 if your taking it off to change it fair enough but dont remove it for good! it wont look the same....ever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 30 Posted October 26, 2011 There are two different types of bolts holding on the splitter - a large shouldered one (5 I think) and 4 smaller silver ones that are self tapping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benzo_26 10 Posted October 27, 2011 if your taking it off to change it fair enough but dont remove it for good! it wont look the same....ever Oh yeah it is going back on I only want to take it off to spray it as its quite faded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted October 27, 2011 Dont spray it, get some plastic treatment stuff instead, like back to black. Or something like peanut butter will bring the black back due to the natural oils in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benzo_26 10 Posted October 27, 2011 Dont spray it, get some plastic treatment stuff instead, like back to black. Or something like peanut butter will bring the black back due to the natural oils in it. Ah top tip thanks for that much appreciated I will give the back to black a blast. How on earth did you ever find out about peanut butter?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted October 27, 2011 its a well-known tip in the Corrado fraternity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benzo_26 10 Posted October 29, 2011 its a well-known tip in the Corrado fraternity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted October 29, 2011 I hear the peanut butter leaves the plastic looking plastic for longer than the back to black - cheaper too! And if you get hungry half way through :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
