I removed the rear valance on Friday.
Given my experience and it was 4c outside.
I unclipped the sides first and slowly made my way to the number plate.
It got stuck one side so i got a small flat blade screw driver and just pushed
the clips down a little to unclip them.
When i fitted the new gti rear valance it was easier than removing, i cleaned it first
and used some GT85 spray.
Give you an idea on cost I rubbed down the valance myself and took it to a spary
shop, They sprayd plasic primer first and then spayed High build primer and then
the colour (LA7T) and then clear coat to finish it off.
At a cost of £65.
I could have bought the spays at halfords and done it myself but after i thought about It.
It more likely would have cost more.
jools