jimmy.farrow7 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I wondered if any one can help. I thought it would be funny earlier on today to reverse my Z into a barrier in the multi story which resulted in my rear diffuser falling off however no damage to car or diffuser. I wondered if anyone has any ideas about refitting it as the I would like it to remain there permanently from now on, the clips to hold it to the bumper are very small and awkward and i didnt know if there are any other ways to fit a rear diffuser, Some people have suggested using Sikaflex/tigerseal and 3m tape etc but this seems a bit weak to hold down a rear diffuser and also if it falls off down the motorway, well could cause a serious accident. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Tigerseal should do it ~ never used it myself but have heard it's good for bonding panels & trim. Epoxy resin is my usual go to for bonding things together. Whatever you do I'd scuff up the surfaces that are going to be bonded together to help them adhere properly. Can't see any harm in scuffing up the bumper paint when the diffuser will hide it especially if you're happy it's going to be a permanent fixture. I'd maybe use some self tapping screws or bolts as well in areas where they won't be seen especially if you're worried about the diffuser coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 That was a perverse stroke of luck. Had mine fitted at a body shop and I think they bonded it on with resin so when I backed into a post mine stayed on but damaged the diffuser. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARGOYLE Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I have used tigerseal to put a front bumper section of a body kit on after some painting was done no screws needed it is strong stuff tigerseal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I was too busy looking at the pillar next to me and completely forgot I was reversing and the BOOM to scared to look. Mine was fitted on at a body shop by 2 clips but they are so awkward i jist wondered if there was another way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Is there a certain type of tigerseal to use as I noticed there are different ones the same as sikaflex different types of bonding adhesive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARGOYLE Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I got mine from a local motor factors . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARGOYLE Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Just ask for the strongest stuff they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Is there a certain type of tigerseal to use as I noticed there are different ones the same as sikaflex different types of bonding adhesive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Thought it just came in different colours. Both are very strong. It won't come off. But you could countersunk some small pop rivets or self tapping screws in for extra hold. Generally what ever material you bond to will break before the tigerseal or sixaflex let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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