Will The Thule Elite Van XT2 Bike Rack Adhesive Mess Up My Wrap If Removed After Installation?

Updated 06/22/2021 | Published 06/20/2021

Question:

asked by: Paula

Expert Reply:

The Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack # TH302043 is a permanent installation and it isn't held up solely by the adhesive. The clamps will really hold it into place and the adhesive is just to make it a bit stronger. Being a permanent install, I don't see it affecting your wrap when it's on there. If for some reason you wanted to remove it, It will either leave behind some adhesive or take the small part of the wrap along with it. This all depends on how long you plan on keeping it on, how old the wrap is and of course the quality of the wrap. I don't see any reason to remove the rack as this is designed to be installed and then left alone.

expert reply by: Adam E