MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 04:29:29 pm

Title: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 04:29:29 pm

I recently got hold of a carbon fibre splitter, which is fibreglass skeleton with carbon overlay. I'm wondering whether it is best to drill into it and bolt it to my front bumper, or use a good bonding solution to effectively glue it on. I have no problem with modifying the bumper in such a way that it can't be returned to stock but never worked with bonding chemicals or fibreglass before so need advice.

Wading through Google and searching the forum but getting confused. :signLOL:

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: MC71 on January 03, 2014, 06:05:22 pm

Just use some auto double sided tape/strip. Can be bought from Halfords and it will stick a Rhino to a wall.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 06:19:32 pm

Will tape really provide enough hold for track use?

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: xjay1337 on January 03, 2014, 06:30:00 pm

If you don't want to use tape (which is very strong...) then you can self tapper it on.. up to you.

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 06:49:13 pm

If tape is endorsed by you guys then I'll use that. Trip to Halfords tomorrow morning. Particular brand to go for?

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: xjay1337 on January 03, 2014, 07:02:29 pm

I would use Tigerseal personally along with some tape and ideally clamp it together for the curing period.

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 07:09:15 pm

OK, I'll give it a go. Bit of adhesive and tape sound the simplest way but can always use screws if needs be.

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: xjay1337 on January 03, 2014, 07:16:57 pm

 :happy2:

Clean the mating surface on the bumper as well haha.

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 07:20:59 pm

I would of thought some light sanding too? Make the bonding surface better as lacquer isn't good, is it?

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: xjay1337 on January 03, 2014, 08:05:19 pm

Nah just give a good clean will be fine.

Title: Re: Carbon front splitter help
Post by: th3_f15t on January 03, 2014, 08:17:07 pm

OK, thanks. Will do it next weekend, so keep an eye out for another plea for help.