Roof-Spoiler fitting
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I’ve just ordered myself a tailgate spoiler from TPS that’s pre-painted in deep black pearl. I’ve had a read of the various threads about fitting these spoilers and I’ve decided not to drill the holes in the top of the tailgate, it just seems unnecessary 
I’ve seen people using dinitrol and sika 252 to bond them on, I’m just looking for some advice as to what would be best? And any other consumables I’d need. Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
I’ve seen people using dinitrol and sika 252 to bond them on, I’m just looking for some advice as to what would be best? And any other consumables I’d need. Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
if youre not going to drill the bolts on then i would key-up the bottom of the spoiler . . . . .
weve had a spoiler come loose on here where the paint gave way on the underside of the painted spoiler!!
here > Rear Spoiler Has Come Off ! (@catfood12 )
and more info here > Search Results for Query: spoiler | VW T6 Forum - The Dedicated VW Transporter T6 Forum
FYI - our factory fitted one is bonded and bolted
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weve had a spoiler come loose on here where the paint gave way on the underside of the painted spoiler!!
here > Rear Spoiler Has Come Off ! (@catfood12 )
and more info here > Search Results for Query: spoiler | VW T6 Forum - The Dedicated VW Transporter T6 Forum
FYI - our factory fitted one is bonded and bolted
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I’ve just ordered myself a tailgate spoiler from TPS that’s pre-painted in deep black pearl. I’ve had a read of the various threads about fitting these spoilers and I’ve decided not to drill the holes in the top of the tailgate, it just seems unnecessary
I’ve seen people using dinitrol and sika 252 to bond them on, I’m just looking for some advice as to what would be best? And any other consumables I’d need. Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
Hi
I have a black rear tailgate spoiler on my black van
I used tiger seal from Halfords , thick black mastic , you put it in a silicone gun
Very strong , have been through car wash a few times with it , no probs !
I cant find them on the TPS website. Got a link?I’ve just ordered myself a tailgate spoiler from TPS that’s pre-painted in deep black pearl. I’ve had a read of the various threads about fitting these spoilers and I’ve decided not to drill the holes in the top of the tailgate, it just seems unnecessary
I’ve seen people using dinitrol and sika 252 to bond them on, I’m just looking for some advice as to what would be best? And any other consumables I’d need. Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
Cheers @Jason Stancliffe and @DaveBos - I’ll definitely just bond it on
@Skyliner33 I just gave them a call with the part number. I paid roughly £215 inc VAT for a tailgate spoiler pre painted in deep black pearl. I know some branches won’t sell to the public anymore but my local branch at Carlisle are more helpful than the local parts department at VW.
@Skyliner33 I just gave them a call with the part number. I paid roughly £215 inc VAT for a tailgate spoiler pre painted in deep black pearl. I know some branches won’t sell to the public anymore but my local branch at Carlisle are more helpful than the local parts department at VW.
Thanks do you have the part number? Or is it different for different colours? I would need just a primed one (to paint blue)Cheers @Jason Stancliffe and @DaveBos - I’ll definitely just bond it on
@Skyliner33 I just gave them a call with the part number. I paid roughly £215 inc VAT for a tailgate spoiler pre painted in deep black pearl. I know some branches won’t sell to the public anymore but my local branch at Carlisle are more helpful than the local parts department at VW.
We use a sika type adhesive and primer onto the paintwork/spoiler. Good standard preperation. Dont put too much on, you want it to stick but not to ooze out.I’ve just ordered myself a tailgate spoiler from TPS that’s pre-painted in deep black pearl. I’ve had a read of the various threads about fitting these spoilers and I’ve decided not to drill the holes in the top of the tailgate, it just seems unnecessary
I’ve seen people using dinitrol and sika 252 to bond them on, I’m just looking for some advice as to what would be best? And any other consumables I’d need. Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers
Cheers
Ian
Eclipse Campers
I used dinitrol, 3 years on still solid
Did you use the primer or activator? Just weighing up whether I need those. I was just going to scotch pad the surfaces and then a panel wipe.
Its a primer. Its part of the system for the adhesives we use. Similar to window fitting, too expensive for a one off use. Use a polyurethane adhesive and just key up with sandpaper or the like, thoroughly de grease and add adhesive. You'll be fine
Yes it will but recently we used a wurth adhesive without primer and it just peeled off. So wont use that again
So depends on the adhesive, we also have a primer less adhesive system.
Lots to consider, also don't do it in cold conditions, make sure adhesive is at room temp at least. After panel wipe, clean residue left on surfaces.
Don't put adhesive on too thick and let it cure as per instruction. Leave it in the sun will help it to cure quickly (if there is any!) or indoors.
Sorry to go on, but that's how l work. Do it properly or don't bother.......
Don't put adhesive on too thick and let it cure as per instruction. Leave it in the sun will help it to cure quickly (if there is any!) or indoors.
Sorry to go on, but that's how l work. Do it properly or don't bother.......
