4200/GS rear spoilers in glass fibre and carbon fibre
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mjheathcote
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Thanks for the update just received Matt.
I'm in no rush for them to be right, looking forward to the next update.
Cheers.
I'm in no rush for them to be right, looking forward to the next update.
Cheers.
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Nico, I did send you a PM about issues with the spoilers, did you not get it?
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No, Nico has not chosen to reply to PM or email sent and has been online so I know he has received them.
Ill give him another week to respond then if not I will post you your spoilers and you may wish to persevere with them or take up your issue with Nico direct.
Ill give him another week to respond then if not I will post you your spoilers and you may wish to persevere with them or take up your issue with Nico direct.
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Can't believe this has gone so tits up!
I've PM'ed Marti who received his spoiler direct and he has had problems with the finishing, and also a twist in the spoiler.
I've also tried to contact Silex840 in the US who also received his direct but fully finished, to see how his was, but no reply as yet.
The original one first made and fitted by Nico to his car appeared to be perfect, but this second batch not so.
Maybe the manufacturer has a special way of finishing them with a high build varnish, I don't know?
There was mention that one of the spoilers had to be remade, maybe Marti was unfortunate to receive this one that has a twist and our batch are straight?
It's a shame that Nico has gone quiet.
As it appears to be a varnish issue a discussion with the manufacturer who varnished his and Silex840 may sort this out "oh use xzy varnish made by abc" ...we can hope!
I've PM'ed Marti who received his spoiler direct and he has had problems with the finishing, and also a twist in the spoiler.
I've also tried to contact Silex840 in the US who also received his direct but fully finished, to see how his was, but no reply as yet.
The original one first made and fitted by Nico to his car appeared to be perfect, but this second batch not so.
Maybe the manufacturer has a special way of finishing them with a high build varnish, I don't know?
There was mention that one of the spoilers had to be remade, maybe Marti was unfortunate to receive this one that has a twist and our batch are straight?
It's a shame that Nico has gone quiet.
As it appears to be a varnish issue a discussion with the manufacturer who varnished his and Silex840 may sort this out "oh use xzy varnish made by abc" ...we can hope!
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mjheathcote
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I think you sent an email too.
Seeing your client Jago for an independent opinion is a good idea Matt.
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Matt does yours not have the 3 bolts? If so its not that easy to test fit as you can't get close enough to see if the curve matches with the boot (hope that makes sense!!??) as I told Mike you need to lay the spoilers down to lacquer them and the first few Coates need to be heavy with lots of rubbing between Coates hanging up and spraying doesn't fill the air holes up enough.
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I recently enquired of Leonard Brooks [who mix paint and Conaero bought some in another thread] about some wheel touch-up paint for my wheels and I took the opportunity to ask about lacquering carbon fibre. I made the assumption that we had tried aerosols that required too many coats. This is Leonard Brooks reply:
"I think because its the aerosol form of lacquer that could be part the problem. To get the lacquer to flow through the aerosol nozzle it's thinned in the can, making the lacquer thinner hence leaving pin holes. Our aerosol lacquer would be slightly better but still leave some holes, ideally would need to have access to compressor and spray gun then use a 2k lacquer which would be alot thicker and would prevent issues you having".
I don't know of a paint shop that could do this for us economically - does anyone else?
Moz
"I think because its the aerosol form of lacquer that could be part the problem. To get the lacquer to flow through the aerosol nozzle it's thinned in the can, making the lacquer thinner hence leaving pin holes. Our aerosol lacquer would be slightly better but still leave some holes, ideally would need to have access to compressor and spray gun then use a 2k lacquer which would be alot thicker and would prevent issues you having".
I don't know of a paint shop that could do this for us economically - does anyone else?
Moz