SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I have some Veilside spats but as expected the fit is not good. I got them on the cheap cos I haven't got much spare cash at the mo so thought I'd keep my fingers crossed! Below is a pic showing the spat where it should be, as you can see there is a gap. The other side is even worse. Is there any way to overcome this problem, or do I have to just bite the bullet and get some proper ones? Anyone managed to 'bridge' the gap somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 best to use tiger seal even the originals are shit fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 best to use tiger seal even the originals are shit fit Really? I've seen only a handful of spats fitted that didn't look dead on. Thought it was just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 best to use tiger seal ................. Wassat and where can I get some from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 anywhere best to try car product supplyers as it costs 10 pounds or less and works wicked. Believe me mate im made when coming to kits and i prefer the originals, but even the originals are not bank on fit but tiger seal will help try this site and scroll to the bottom page http://www.paints4u.com/productsByCat.aspx?MainCategoryID=2&Mainselection=1&SubCategoryID=21&Subselection=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Sweet, cheers for that Jazz. Can you get the stuff in shops though, just I'd rather go out and get some than pay for delivery!!! Will places like Focus etc have it? Or even the dreaded Halfrauds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 yeah most car places have these iv seen them and they cost less then 10 pounds, this will do the job i understand about the fit as they are never great but this stuff is ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Nice one, I'll nip down to the local Halfrauds now and see if they sell the stuff. If not, I'll get some ordered. Cheers for the advice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I presume they are fiberglass? if so you can just build them up with fiberglass bridger, then reshape them to fit right, and don't use tiger seal! its crap! and will crack out in no time, and it will not fill big gaps, use Sikaflex 221, no adhesive/sealer will make a good job of badly fitting parts, unless you glue them on and then mould them in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 thats the stuff!!! we use that at work its the bollocks:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 AH! Two different products in mind now, which to use? Hmmm I feel a poll coming on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I presume they are fiberglass? if so you can just build them up with fiberglass bridger, then reshape them to fit right, and don't use tiger seal! its crap! and will crack out in no time, and it will not fill big gaps, use Sikaflex 221, no adhesive/sealer will make a good job of badly fitting parts, unless you glue them on and then mould them in! Yes they're fibreglass mate, where would I get this fibreglass bridger stuff from and is it easy to use? Cheers for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Sikaflex 221 on Ebay Click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Halfrauds, or any car accessory shop, its just like using filler with fiberglass strands in it, you will need to take the area where you want to add to, down to the matting ie remove the gelcoat, but than just treat it like filler, you may have to use polyester filler to smoth out but the finished result will be far better than tying to bridge the gaps with an adhesive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 dont forget long term filling fiber glass fillere crack depending how done etc, as for tiger seal its cheap and glues the gap solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Get them blended into the bumper, then you'll see no join at all and it will look ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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