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Carbon front splitter help
« 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.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 06:19:32 pm »
Will tape really provide enough hold for track use?

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #4 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?

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2014, 07:16:57 pm »
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Clean the mating surface on the bumper as well haha.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #8 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?

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2014, 08:05:19 pm »
Nah just give a good clean will be fine.

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Re: Carbon front splitter help
« Reply #10 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.

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