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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: pgackerman on August 23, 2015, 10:08:25 pm
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Noticed my spoiler was a bit loose so I went to tighten it down.
Then I saw it was cracked, just like in these photos:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6186393100027143249 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6186393100027143249)
Any repair suggestions? Specifically, what products should I use?
Thanks.
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Looks like somebody pushed on the spoiler. It happens when the uninitiated use it as a method of pushing the car to bump start it. The crack looks fresh as if it just happened. The red paint on the fracture looks like where the fracture scraped the other part as they separated.
You may be able to use some fiberglass resin and hardener to bond it back together. If you can remove the screws that hold the stand onto the wing, I have the well nuts that are needed to reattach the stand. I found that I had to insert a putty knife between the wing and stand and exert just enough pressure to keep the well nut insert from spinning in the wing cavity.
Using the catalyzed resin, put a piece of non-stick foil between the wing and stand, apply the catalyzed resin, reattach the two pieces to the wing and put some weight on the stand to hold it in place until it cures. The foil is to keep it from bonding to the wing.
In the meantime, get some of the umbrella push plugs and put into the deck lid to keep the water out of the trunk. You can get different sizes at the parts store, with a smooth rounded head and just push them down into the stud holes.
If the fiberglass resin doesn't work, next would be to secure another stand. Difficult and maybe expensive to find. Looks like the left side? I'll check the stand I have in the shed, but it's black so would need painted.
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The best thing to use would be Evercoat #994 SMC Panel Adhesive. However, it is expensive, and you may be able to find another wing for less.
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maybe slowburn57 still has 4 pick-up truck loads of parts?
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Paul, watch this thread for an answer. Maybe he has stands attached, or even separate that he'll sell.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/072702.html
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Used Gorilla Glue. Picked it up today by the glued side and it held. No wobble.
Don't know if it'll last, but I'll find out before shelling out the money for another spoiler.
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Paul, did you get my BCC to Pat in NC? He has a set of stands with the spoiler he's selling. He has them removed from the spoiler, but I don't know if he's willing to sell them separately. No need to buy a whole spoiler just for a/the stands. Gorilla glue will last for a while but it's not a good outdoor adhesive due to exposure to high humidity.
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Received your email.
I'm not a big fan of the 10 pound spoiler and will see how this works before spending more than $5.49 + tax.
;)
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I have a set of bungee straps and some bailing wire,..if you think it will help? ;)
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I have a set of bungee straps and some bailing wire,..if you think it will help? ;)
Now, when I took the doors off my cars and gave that stuff to you, I thought you were going to use to keep your doors closed. :P
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Quick update:
The spoiler crack is still holding with gorilla glue. I used the type requiring mixing.
I don't keep the spoiler on all the time. Car looks cleaner without it (IMHO) and about 10 pounds lighter. But I'll probably put it back on for the 27th.
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After two years the crack in my wing has reappeared.
Usually only have it on 25% of the time.
I think I'll re-glue it and see if I can get another two years out of it, unless someone has a better idea.
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Maybe FieroFarm has a wing. Or Tha Driver.
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Get some Evercoat Vette Panel adhesive/sealer. It's expensive, but it will do the job.
(Read the whole therad, and found I had already mentioned the stuff. Sorry for the repeat.)