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how do i attach a spoiler?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:03 pm
by JoeG07
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
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:10 pm
by PeteJ
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
Re: how do i attach a spoiler?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:37 pm
by bstardchild
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
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:38 pm
by bstardchild
PS don't use screws if screw aren't needed - just more opportunity for stuff to rust!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:57 pm
by s-l-i-x
I just used adhesive on mine, sikaflex 221. Seems really sturdy and would take alot to pull it off now.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:43 pm
by david burton
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!
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:39 am
by JoeG07
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
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:07 am
by pologarry
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.............
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:52 am
by JoeG07
do you have to sand the contact areas 1st? or just whack it straight on?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:55 pm
by bstardchild
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