Can anyone give me good instructions for fitting a rear spoiler to a LX Hatchback?. Are there any tips or tricks to aid in rust prevention?
Thanks Pitty
Fitting LX Hatchback rear spoiler
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, Dec 08 2010 06:47 AM
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Posted 08 December 2010 - 04:21 PM
why would you would be a better question.
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Posted 09 December 2010 - 12:24 AM
Its a fun job, use silicone on the holes when you have finished.
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Posted 09 December 2010 - 06:27 AM
Its a fun job, use silicone on the holes when you have finished.
Thanks Rocket
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Posted 09 December 2010 - 10:57 AM
Make sure that the silicone is neutral cure, the acid cure silicone will cause rust.
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Posted 09 December 2010 - 03:44 PM
sure is a pain to line up and to drill the holes in the correct spot.i have only fitted the middle piece so far, and i had to mill out the holes.
they ended up being an oval shape, mine is the internal fit type.
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Posted 09 December 2010 - 04:51 PM
Do they actually make a rear spoiler that fits ? I think I spent a good 4 hours on mine, the ends werent even close to the body shape, first I had a plastic 1, that was a joke, then this fibreglass 1, easier to work with, but still a challenge .
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Posted 10 December 2010 - 09:23 AM
Hi Rocket
I noticed you tried to fit a plastic spoiler, can you still buy them new or was it second hand?
Cheers col
I noticed you tried to fit a plastic spoiler, can you still buy them new or was it second hand?
Cheers col
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Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:52 AM
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Hi Pitty,yes the rear hatch back spoiler or any 3 piece spoiler on any car is a trying time,all the cars now differ with accident repairs,copies of products etc etc and when a spoiler is molded from one car it does not necessarily fit the same on another, so all will need to be fitted. having said that there is an easier way to fit these and that is start from the left side of the car mount this part approx in the correct spot,then mount the middle and then RHS last,this is the easier way to get alignment of all 3 pieces.ours come with thw screws fitted in them and this is a time consuming fit,we recommend fitting from the back boot edge first then mark the boot top area for the front bolts to drill into,this will be easier. the bead of silicone under the spoiler to prevent leakage is also recommeneded,for more help call us direct on 0410967467
SPOILERTEK BODYKITS
Hi Pitty,yes the rear hatch back spoiler or any 3 piece spoiler on any car is a trying time,all the cars now differ with accident repairs,copies of products etc etc and when a spoiler is molded from one car it does not necessarily fit the same on another, so all will need to be fitted. having said that there is an easier way to fit these and that is start from the left side of the car mount this part approx in the correct spot,then mount the middle and then RHS last,this is the easier way to get alignment of all 3 pieces.ours come with thw screws fitted in them and this is a time consuming fit,we recommend fitting from the back boot edge first then mark the boot top area for the front bolts to drill into,this will be easier. the bead of silicone under the spoiler to prevent leakage is also recommeneded,for more help call us direct on 0410967467
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Posted 30 December 2010 - 12:00 PM
I start with the centre piece first then do the ends, but my bobtail is actually made to fit cars as it is moulded off a genuine ss hatch (a straight one) quite simple really if the product is good to start with.
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Posted 30 December 2010 - 12:42 PM
You've probably already fitted it by now, but i will try to explain as simply as i can.
There will undoubtably be may ways to do this, but this seems to work for me.
You need a roll of masking tape, a working biro, a straight edge, & a flexable ruler.
First, check that the mounting studs are centralised in the moulding. [ the center stud is actually in the centre & the outer studs are the same distance apart]. This is rarely the case.
Measure roughly the centreline of the bootlid/hatch. Place a strip of tape centrally on the mark & remark accurately. Then put another strip where the outer studs will fall. You will now have 3 strips of tape along where the mounting studs will go. You can now draw in the centerlines of the 3 studs. Check.... recheck... then recheck again!
Place another strip of tape along the edge of the boot lid, between the boot & the rear 1/4.
Here's where i expect there to be differing views......
Pretend that the boot spoiler is actually the back of your mobile phone. Pretend that it needs to slide on sideways.
With an extra pair of hands, have someone hold the spoiler. It should be held in the same position that it needs to go on. Rest one corner on the bootlid, slide the spoiler along until the outer stud hits the bootlid.
You can mark this position on the tape.
Do the same from the other side & mark the tape.
Transfer the marks to the opposite sides of the bootlid, then mark the tape where the studs go. Don't be surprised if the marks are in slightly different places. If they are, check the spoiler/studs with the straight edge to confirm.
You should now have the correct hole positions for the studs.
I hope this makes sence & it helps.
There will undoubtably be may ways to do this, but this seems to work for me.
You need a roll of masking tape, a working biro, a straight edge, & a flexable ruler.
First, check that the mounting studs are centralised in the moulding. [ the center stud is actually in the centre & the outer studs are the same distance apart]. This is rarely the case.
Measure roughly the centreline of the bootlid/hatch. Place a strip of tape centrally on the mark & remark accurately. Then put another strip where the outer studs will fall. You will now have 3 strips of tape along where the mounting studs will go. You can now draw in the centerlines of the 3 studs. Check.... recheck... then recheck again!
Place another strip of tape along the edge of the boot lid, between the boot & the rear 1/4.
Here's where i expect there to be differing views......
Pretend that the boot spoiler is actually the back of your mobile phone. Pretend that it needs to slide on sideways.
With an extra pair of hands, have someone hold the spoiler. It should be held in the same position that it needs to go on. Rest one corner on the bootlid, slide the spoiler along until the outer stud hits the bootlid.
You can mark this position on the tape.
Do the same from the other side & mark the tape.
Transfer the marks to the opposite sides of the bootlid, then mark the tape where the studs go. Don't be surprised if the marks are in slightly different places. If they are, check the spoiler/studs with the straight edge to confirm.
You should now have the correct hole positions for the studs.
I hope this makes sence & it helps.
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 06:46 PM
has anyone taken pics of mounting the rear hatch spolier they would like to share?
My new kit turned up today without the studs in the centre piece. Has anyone mounted this type of hatch spolier provided by repliglass?
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