IanMc Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Has anyone come up with a solution for sheared corner/end fixings on the front spoiler of a Mk1 Cav When I got the car it had a self tapper on one side to the wing and the other side sheared as I was removing it I was thinking of plastic number plate screws and nuts, but I would prefer to have hidden fixings if possible. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 If you can get a bolt with a flat end, grind back the remaining fixing then use this, leave it to dry for a week, really strong and once dry wont shift, just dont use a locking nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Some swear by their chosen glue type. Such as sikaflex,tiger,gorilla etc. i did mine by dilling and countersinking a flat headed bolt into it .with a couple of sides ground off ,to prevent rotation,held with jb weld. Filled over to hide. Or If you are carefull you also might be able to quickly weld/ cool a bolt onto whats left. Just make sure nuts are then well oiled up for the future .and dont overtighten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Great ideas lads - many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Following the suggestions given, I might have solved this small problem. I managed to tack a bolt to each of the sheared studs on the spoiler parts. Wishing to support the plastic as well, I surrounded the area and went up the tack join ads well with 2-part Gorilla glue. This is an epoxy glue and should be nice and strong. Lets see what its like when its all dry... Naturally I will cut off the bolt heads, then two nuts on each side and lock them together to stop them vibrating off again. Many thanks again for the suggestions lads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Good effort, saves filling the front.just use a nylock nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Paul Barrett said: Good effort, saves filling the front.just use a nylock nut? I might do that if I am confident with the strength Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Run a bolt through it few times first Actually scrap that, go with your Idea, it’s safer lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Update on the front spoiler corner/end fix - this evening I cut both bolt heads off and then decided to go for it and ran a nyloc nut down each... I am pleased to report that both are solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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