Tried searching without luck. Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear trunk blade for painting? I thought I saw it here somewhere but, sure cant find it.
Thanks for all the help guys!

 

I presume you refer to the Rear Spoiler? If so, here's the procedure:



This cross references the High Mounted Stoplamp section:



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Graham

 

Thanks for the reply and posting pics! I shouldn't have used the word "blade" I meant just the chrome trim that says Jaguar on it between the stop lights. I want to remove it to paint it black .
So sorry for the confusing post...

 

Hey there, I have no idea how to remove it. But I wanted to share what I did, maybe it's an option for you. I used Plastidip (Dipyourcar.com) to make mine gray. They have a black, a matte version, but you can use a spray on top of that to make it shine.

Cost: 6 bucks for the can, took me less than an hour. Every idiot can do it, as long as you take your time, and comes right off if you F up. amazing stuff.

Great thing is: I can just pull it off if I don't like it anymore, and in the mean time it protects the chrome under it. Great and cost effective way to try out a different look. I did my wheels that way too (in black), as well as the trim around the roof (also in black), both was chrome before.

Take a look, first 2 pics with chrome wheels, and the silver/brushed back (middle car), then gray back, black wheels, black wheel with roof down (you can see the black trim around the window/opening:

 

Great Idea Marko. Looks great as well. I think I will plasti dip the window trim and back panel, but was thinking of painting the wheels.
Question: When washing the plastidip wheels...does it hold up to washing with a brush etc without tearing??
Thanks for posting the pictures!
Is till would love to take the rear trim off first, if not a hassle. Little easier than masking...

 

finally found the link: message number #10
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...nk-lid-100403/

Thanks

 

It held up no problem for me thus far. Of course I try to wash it with a bit of care, and due to the rubber, most comes off with just water. They have videos of cars going through car washes with brushes and it held up.

I think it really depends how well you apply it. I had to give it a few tries before I got better at it. For example, when masking, you actually need to leave a lip free. That is where the plastidip will break and just come off. If you mask it right to the edge, the plastidip will react with the tape and you won't get it off clean.

 

Just finished painting my trunk trim.
One caution....when removing the clear plastic lic plate lights be VERY GENTLE sliding them towards the outside of the car. I'm gorilla in a China shop and pushed to aggressively and broke both holding tabs! Other wise very easy to remove.