how do i attach a spoiler?

JoeG07 · Post by **JoeG07** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:03 pm

its one of those plastic little lip ones that goes on the back. I guess my only options are to screw it on glue it, when i had a look it looks like a real mission to screw it because going through the whole boot is proper thick and id prefer not to have permanent holes in the boot, but i can see it flying off if i glue it. If i do glue it what glue will i need and is there any way in which i should do it? will plain aroldite do the trick? cheers

PeteJ · Post by **PeteJ** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:10 pm

I would look at getting either a VAG type adhesive to attach it similar to the rubbing strips.
Or you attach it with some screws, and make sure you rustproof round the holes and fit rubbers

scary job though

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:37 pm

JoeG07 wrote:its one of those plastic little lip ones that goes on the back. I guess my only options are to screw it on glue it, when i had a look it looks like a real mission to screw it because going through the whole boot is proper thick and id prefer not to have permanent holes in the boot, but i can see it flying off if i glue it. If i do glue it what glue will i need and is there any way in which i should do it? will plain aroldite do the trick? cheers

Go to a local bodyshop/paint place

Ask them if you could pay for a part cartridge of adhesive - show em what you want to fit and to where

Most places will help out and not charge much for the proper stuff if you are

- Polite
- Not Pushy
- Offer to pay for what you need

Failing that you can buy the stuff from motor factors but it doesn't have much of a shelf life and it comes in a big tube 99% of the contents will not be required

Failing that

Buy it off Ebay

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:38 pm

PS don't use screws if screw aren't needed - just more opportunity for stuff to rust!!!

s-l-i-x · Post by **s-l-i-x** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:57 pm

I just used adhesive on mine, sikaflex 221. Seems really sturdy and would take alot to pull it off now.

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:43 pm

I used 3M mastic, just masking tape it in place once you're happy, and leave for a few hours.

it will NOT come off. adhesive is stronger than welding in some cases!

JoeG07 · Post by **JoeG07** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:39 am

hmm cheers guys im going down to the bodyshop on thursday to get my wing repsprayed i'll ask him then about it hes kind of a mate as in im a regular customer type mate so shld help out

pologarry · Post by **pologarry** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:07 am

if you cant find any sikaflex use tiger seal which is just as good.....used both in the past for sticking side skirts on with and there still stuck on nearly 3 yrs later.............

JoeG07 · Post by **JoeG07** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:52 am

do you have to sand the contact areas 1st? or just whack it straight on?

bstardchild · Post by **bstardchild** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:55 pm

JoeG07 wrote:do you have to sand the contact areas 1st? or just whack it straight on?

Clean and degrease - maybe a wipe with panel wipe

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