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Title: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 11 August 2011, 13:34:34

Hi, I recently bought a Prodrive spoiler already in the right colour for my car, although it is scratched but I will deal with that later, how do I fit it?

I want to put it on a bootlid that isn't fitted to my car yet. Hopefully this will make it easier for me.

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 August 2011, 13:35:52

normally a good glue like sikaflex  :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Proz on 11 August 2011, 16:10:00

Yep i used sikaflex and strong tape to secure it ... some pics to give you an idea  :y

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0044.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0042.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0040.jpg)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 11 August 2011, 18:09:14

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Yep i used sikaflex and strong tape to secure it ... some pics to give you an idea  :y

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0044.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0042.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0040.jpg)

How long did you have to leave it to dry?

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Proz on 11 August 2011, 18:27:18

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Yep i used sikaflex and strong tape to secure it ... some pics to give you an idea  :y

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0044.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0042.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0040.jpg)

How long did you have to leave it to dry?

I left it over night .... seemed very very very well bonded the next morning to me  ;D

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 11 August 2011, 18:31:08

This is my scratched prodrive spoiler, but not complaining as it was flippin cheap.

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011028.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011027cropped.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011026cropped.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011035.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011024.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011023.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011022.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011021.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011020.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011019.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011018.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011016.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/11-08-2011015.jpg)

This is my spoiler

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2011, 18:33:57

From the factory they had a strip of body trim tape and two screws.

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 11 August 2011, 18:36:44

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Yep i used sikaflex and strong tape to secure it ... some pics to give you an idea  :y

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0044.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0042.jpg)

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/Prozmonkey/IMG_0040.jpg)

How long did you have to leave it to dry?

I left it over night .... seemed very very very well bonded the next morning to me  ;D

Which sikaflex did you use? As I have only ever known about Sikaflex 518 for caravan sealing lol

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: albitz on 11 August 2011, 18:39:33

Later ones didnt.The one I removed from an 02 Elite a few weeks ago was held on by black sealant and no screws or tape. ;)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Proz on 11 August 2011, 18:44:31

I cant remember which one i used ... i just went to my local bodyshop and bought a tube of them .

And im sure its only the Irmscher spoilers that have screws .
My Pro-Drive didnt have screws either  :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: RobG on 11 August 2011, 18:46:56

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I cant remember which one i used ... i just went to my local bodyshop and bought a tube of them .

And im sure its only the Irmscher spoilers that have screws .
My Pro-Drive didnt have screws either  :y

Not on a F/L ;)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 11 August 2011, 19:03:56

Thanks for all the info, and I am sure there are few relieved people on here that will be happy I went for the standard lip spoiler instead of the proper boot spoiler I wanted  ;D

But it was down to opportunism and money as I think my Omega looks ridiculous without a spoiler.

But I am happy with the result but I am going to get the Prodrive / Irmscher rear bumper next after I have sorted the mechanics of my baby out. And then I will change the sideskirts, and then get a front bumper with headlight washers on it.

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: henryd on 11 August 2011, 22:49:51

you could also use Tiger-Seal for the bond,available in Black,white and Grey :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Seth on 12 August 2011, 01:36:11

Sikaflex 255 is the stuff to use mate! :y :y :y :y :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 12 August 2011, 12:44:40

Thank you for all your help and advice, it is greatly appreciated.  :)

My other half isn't too happy with me as screwfix have got Sikaflex 255 for £7.49 which I have asked my other half to get tonight  ;D ;D ;D

So I will be fitting the spoiler tomorrow or maybe even later tonight after I have dragged myself round Tesco for my monthly food shop  :( I hate doing the shopping now cos of my problems  ;D

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 13 August 2011, 14:07:30

Does anyone know how long I need to leave the spoiler and bootlid alone after applying the adhesive and sticking them together as I made a huge mistake of doing it in my lounge where my dogs live and my front door is and my house is TINY so the bootlid is now blocking the way from the front door and I want to move it but will have to put it on its side to get it through the door  ::) ::) :o ;D ;D ;D

I know, Stupid thing to do, But I am blonde  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 13 August 2011, 19:42:58

Update on my bootlid.

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/13-08-2011012.jpg)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Proz on 14 August 2011, 18:19:12

Looking good  :y :y :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 15 August 2011, 00:30:47

Spoiler now fitted but where it still managed to move slightly it has left a black line that I need to clear up lol.

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/13-08-2011029.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/13-08-2011017.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/13-08-2011012.jpg)

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111019-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111018-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111017-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111016-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111015-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111014-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111012-001.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/140820111013-001.jpg)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: Agemo on 15 August 2011, 09:00:12

Looking good, can't see any scratches either!  The black line should come off with Brasso or that solvent used for removing vinyl stickers, just do the job "upside down" so it doesn't seep under the spoiler.    :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 16 August 2011, 23:59:52

The Final Result before it is fitted to my car.

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011020.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011021.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011022.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011023.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011024.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011025.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011026.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011027.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011028.jpg)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/16-08-2011029.jpg)

I will add a picture of it fitted on Thursday evening or Friday as it is going on Thursday.  :)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: twiglet on 17 August 2011, 00:05:18

Jesus Christ! It's on the bed now!!  ::)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: albitz on 17 August 2011, 00:14:24

Ive heard of loving your car, but thats taking things a bit far. :D ;D...............having said that, if Mrs Twiglet wasnt around, I could see Twiglet having an enormous bed built in his garage for him and his Omega. ;D ;D ;D ::)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 17 August 2011, 08:58:36

I am truly insane about my cars, and obviously it is starting to show  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: twiglet on 17 August 2011, 10:08:50

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Ive heard of loving your car, but thats taking things a bit far. :D ;D...............having said that, if Mrs Twiglet wasnt around, I could see Twiglet having an enormous bed built in his garage for him and his Omega. ;D ;D ;D ::)

Don't put ideas in my head!!  ;D :D :-X :y

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 17 August 2011, 14:29:13

I would love to put a Garage door on the front of my house so I could park my car in my living room  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: car-nut on 18 August 2011, 20:58:16

It is now fitted.  8-)

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m624/crowej1/Omega/180820111116-001BlankReg.jpg)

Title: Re: I have got a Prodrive Spoiler. How do I fit it?
Post by: RobG on 18 August 2011, 20:59:41

We did notice in Gen Chat 8-) :D