Member Since: 18 Jun 2021
Location: Derby
Posts: 43
Butchered Wheel Arch Screws
I need to sort my rear parking sensors so had a look at taking the rear bumper off this morning, only to find I can't get the wheel arch trim off as someone has butchered the existing screws. What's the best way to get these out?
People say drill the head off but never sure how that works in practice, surely it would be better to use a dremel to cut the head off if that was a solution?
6th Nov 2022 3:55 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Cut head off, then sort mess afterwards.
Use stainless screws with stainless penny repair washers to hide any damage.
6th Nov 2022 4:00 pm
Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
Posts: 1787
or use the dremel to put a slot in the head and use a slot screwdriver with pressure - its worked before
6th Nov 2022 4:28 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
^^ I've used a 1mm thick cutting disc in the angle grinder to cut a slot, then use a big straight screwdriver Richard
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