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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ichbintk on 26 March 2007, 22:47

Title: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: ichbintk on 26 March 2007, 22:47

I've got hold of a spoiler from a mk3 gti and want to fit it to my mk3 gl. However, I dont know where the holes for the screws are ment to be located - were they in the glass on the gti's or on the top of the tailgate? Furthermore, is it an easy job to drill the holes or would it be a better idea to try and locate a seperate gti tailgate. Finally, if this is not possible then how good is mastik or a similar substance for this job (will it hold it when going on the motorway for example). Any help would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: garfayliu on 26 March 2007, 23:26

ideally you need the gti glass with 3 holes for the bolts to go through. drilling glass is a no no imo.

yes, its possible to stick on. I did similar using epoxy resin and silicone bathroom sealant. Mastik stuff like sikaflex would work also.

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: boneybradley on 27 March 2007, 10:04

Best finding a rear spoiler from a driver as these were bonded to the glass
(no screw holes required)

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: mase on 28 March 2007, 14:35

you could of course pull / cut the bolts out of the gti spoiler, then just bond it onto the glass of your gl.

random question tho... where abouts in the country are you?

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: ichbintk on 28 March 2007, 15:59

Tring, its between ayelsbury and hemel hempstead in hertfordshire.

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: mase on 29 March 2007, 16:04

hmm, bit too far then, hemel is over an hour away, shame tho... as i have a gti with the holes in the rear glass, and no intention to fit a spoiler, and you have a gl, which has nice smooth glass... and a spoiler that needs fitting!

dont suppose you know how easy it is to remove the rear glass from mk3's do you?  :grin:

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: Rmachines on 30 March 2007, 11:07

I did it with epoxy and as soon as it cold weather came it just fell off.... So i got my hands on some master bond..  Its the stuff they use to bond windows in cars and that really did the job!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WAYSIDE-ADHESIVES-DIRECT_BODY-KIT-ADHESIVES_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ7631176QQftidZ2QQtZkm (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WAYSIDE-ADHESIVES-DIRECT_BODY-KIT-ADHESIVES_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ7631176QQftidZ2QQtZkm)

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: rich mk3 on 01 April 2007, 12:22

I used some double sided sticky foam tape from a double glazing supplyers

Title: Re: How to fit a mk3 GTI rear spoiler to mk3 GL
Post by: Len on 03 April 2007, 11:58

Hey ichbintk do ya wanna swap glass?