Mk1 GTI plastic Arches
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Newbie
Attaching Plastic Arches with no screws
Hi guys new to the forum just acquired a MK1 lhasa green gti with 20V T in it.
Following a bodywork renovation it had new wings, rear arches etc.
I want to attach the plastic arches without drilling arches etc, could I use silicon?
Does anyone have a tried and tested method?
Cheers
MAX
Following a bodywork renovation it had new wings, rear arches etc.
I want to attach the plastic arches without drilling arches etc, could I use silicon?
Does anyone have a tried and tested method?
Cheers
MAX
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Old Timer
You could use a PUR adhesive sealant, but likely it will fail eventually. I used stainless screws on my car, easier and more permanent than adhesive. You could use a combination of both, so put say three screws in, one each end and one in the middle, sealer the rest...
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Newbie
Ok thanks Jazzydog
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Local Hero
Tiger seal is used to stick a lot of plastic trim to car.
You can get it from lots of places so search online and lots of info etc on it.
https://www.u-pol.com/uk/en-uk/product/tiger-sealtm/adhesives-sealants-plastic-repairs/adhesive-sealants/tiger-seal-polyurethane-sealant-and-adhesive#.YUeb3i14WhA
I would use some sort of screws so if you want to remove the trim at a later date to clean and waxoily the arches it's a lot easier.
I would not use silicone as it usually fails after a year or so.
You can get it from lots of places so search online and lots of info etc on it.
https://www.u-pol.com/uk/en-uk/product/tiger-sealtm/adhesives-sealants-plastic-repairs/adhesive-sealants/tiger-seal-polyurethane-sealant-and-adhesive#.YUeb3i14WhA
I would use some sort of screws so if you want to remove the trim at a later date to clean and waxoily the arches it's a lot easier.
I would not use silicone as it usually fails after a year or so.
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