slugger1 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_194319_langId_-1_categoryId_165625 I was going to attempt to fix the front spoiler myself and was wondering if anyone had used this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Looks like everything you need is there mate. Can't see why it won't be fine. As long as you have resin, hardener and the fibre glass sheets you will be fine. I always get my stuff from a local shop, works out cheaper for me but I get a discount because I almost always get stuff through them (parts shop) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 For a tenner its worth a go. When I attempt/succeed in trying these things is I use a mode of thought "If I fook it up, it needs fixing anyway) Thats what I thought when I tried refurnishing my old wheels the 1st time around, now I can refurb polished lips perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 just go ahead mate , looks like the kit covers your needs remember to grind the area around the damage VERY rougley with a grid 80. så the new fibre and resin has a good bite in the spolier use gloves and a vented place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker705 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 the kit is decent enough for small repairs.... just read the instructions, make sure everything is prepped before you start and take your time. also ditch the small brush and buy some other small (1/2 inch) cheap paintbrushes instead. The ones with the kit are crap. Also invest in some disposable gloves as the one given with the kit is useless too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I always use the ready mix stuff from Halfords and it always works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger1 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks for the replies. Will get some on the way home this evening and give it a go. What's the worst that could happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Depends what kind of damage you are fixing dude, If its a hole/crack (or both) - I would *personally from experience* use a product like the following: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_167469_langId_-1_categoryId_165625 It has strands of the matting already in the compound and all you do is add the hardener, once its gone off it gives you a very strong material bridge which can then be sanded down. I have used that very kit you posted up, and it is "okay" for doing repairs, but its a little messy at times and more of a "faf" . If its just for laying down across the inside of the bumper for structural reinforcing, the sheet and resin works great, however anything on the outer facing side, I would use the above. As I said - this isnt "the way" & im not a "guru", this is just from personal experience of doing quite a lot of repair work on projects of my own. P.S. If you have any cracks in the splitter, drill a small hole at the "end" of the crack (obv then fiberglass fill the hole). This will aid in stopping it from spreading futher at a later date if you catch/knock it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger1 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 b;3448279']Depends what kind of damage you are fixing dude, If its a hole/crack (or both) - I would *personally from experience* use a product like the following: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_167469_langId_-1_categoryId_165625 It has strands of the matting already in the compound and all you do is add the hardener, once its gone off it gives you a very strong material bridge which can then be sanded down. I have used that very kit you posted up, and it is "okay" for doing repairs, but its a little messy at times and more of a "faf" . If its just for laying down across the inside of the bumper for structural reinforcing, the sheet and resin works great, however anything on the outer facing side, I would use the above. As I said - this isnt "the way" & im not a "guru", this is just from personal experience of doing quite a lot of repair work on projects of my own. P.S. If you have any cracks in the splitter, drill a small hole at the "end" of the crack (obv then fiberglass fill the hole). This will aid in stopping it from spreading futher at a later date if you catch/knock it again. Cheers for that mate, will give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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