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Crack appearing in N1 Spoiler


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Ok guys, I need a bit of advice

 

I discovered a crack in my N1 spoiler at the base where it's mounted on the boot. It's not particularly bad but I want to do what I can to stop it spreading or getting worse.

 

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I guess I need to find some kind of resin or something similar to do the job. Is there's anything out there which you guys can recommend I use to fix it?

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Take it to a bodyshop, It will probably need re-enforcing on the inside with fibreglass or the like.

 

R

 

I think you're probably right, that might be what I'll have to end up doing. I was considering whether I could use something like Sun Cure Fiberfill initially and see if that prevented it getting any worse prior to getting it in to the body shop

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just done a search and found this.hope it helps to fix your problem, i know its hard to find out but it would help to know if somebodys pulled it, or its happened frome wear and tear. :thumbs:

 

 

 

InstructionsThings You'll Need:

Fiberglass epoxy resin

Plastic resin applicator

Rotary tool

240 sandpaper

400 sandpaper

Gel coat enamel

Step 1Determine the actual size of the fiberglass crack. Oftentimes, the crack is longer and deeper than what the eye can see.

 

Step 2Take a Dremel or other rotary tool with a tungsten carbide cutter that is not much larger than the crack itself and widen the opening slightly to determine the length and depth of the crack. Hold the tool at a 45-degree angle and make a small valley along the crack.

 

Step 3Work a fair amount of fiberglass epoxy resin into the crack with the plastic applicator. Ensure that the crack is completely filled to the edges with resin.

 

Step 4Let the fiberglass resin epoxy dry according to the manufacturer's directions.

 

Step 5Sand the area with a quality 240 wet/dry sandpaper until hand smooth. Once this process is complete, sand over with wet #400 sandpaper.

 

Step 6Apply an similarly-colored gel coat enamel or sealer to the repaired fiberglass crack area.

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just done a search and found this.hope it helps to fix your problem, i know its hard to find out but it would help to know if somebodys pulled it, or its happened frome wear and tear. :thumbs:

 

 

 

InstructionsThings You'll Need:

Fiberglass epoxy resin

Plastic resin applicator

Rotary tool

240 sandpaper

400 sandpaper

Gel coat enamel

Step 1Determine the actual size of the fiberglass crack. Oftentimes, the crack is longer and deeper than what the eye can see.

 

Step 2Take a Dremel or other rotary tool with a tungsten carbide cutter that is not much larger than the crack itself and widen the opening slightly to determine the length and depth of the crack. Hold the tool at a 45-degree angle and make a small valley along the crack.

 

Step 3Work a fair amount of fiberglass epoxy resin into the crack with the plastic applicator. Ensure that the crack is completely filled to the edges with resin.

 

Step 4Let the fiberglass resin epoxy dry according to the manufacturer's directions.

 

Step 5Sand the area with a quality 240 wet/dry sandpaper until hand smooth. Once this process is complete, sand over with wet #400 sandpaper.

 

Step 6Apply an similarly-colored gel coat enamel or sealer to the repaired fiberglass crack area.

 

Cheers Mike, I've been having a real good search since I spotted it on Sunday. I thought the Sun Cure you mentioned might be a good start. I've found a few step by step guides like the one you posted, so that gives me a good idea of what's involved.

 

To be honest mate It was sat for a week while we were away holiday and I didn't notice it before then so maybe somebody has pulled it or grabbed it.

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that sun cure will def do it and will dry clear.

 

your prob right for what ever reason somebodys had a go at it. prob to try and put it on thier saxo :rant:

 

You're probably not far from the truth mate unfortunately. I'll see if I can get some of the Sun Cure, no harm in assessing how that will do.

 

Think I might also pop to a local bodyshop or two as srobrien suggested, as it's worth me getting a feel for what a proper fix will cost.

 

Thanks guys :)

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thats a bodyshop job,

 

looks like the top of the spoiler is cracking away from the base that holds it to the boot.

 

had it on the spoiler i bought a long split leading all the way down the leading edge, the bolt fixing section was actually seperate from the spoiler base.

 

this was before spraying so i had it all repaired and its all good.

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