Tailgate spoiler

[Weeman]

I have bought a genuine VW tailgate spoiler for my van. I want to get it colour coded before I fit it. How much should I expect to pay to get it painted?

 

[Kingsway]

I have bought a genuine VW tailgate spoiler for my van. I want to get it colour coded before I fit it. How much should I expect to pay to get it painted?

Not sure how much to get it done but my Silver one came already painted.

 

[Pauly]

VW only supply them pre painted in sportline colours which are grey/black/white or primed ready for painting

 

[DaveyB]

If you have already bought it, then probably around 150-200 to paint. @RattyMcClelland is a good source to ask as a man in the know on such matters.

 

[Kingsway]

VW only supply them pre painted in sportline colours which are grey/black/white or primed ready for painting

And Silver!!

 

[RattyMcClelland]

£150-200 plus vat typically.

 

[Petehelmet]

VW only supply them pre painted in sportline colours which are grey/black/white or primed ready for painting

In grey ? That would be good

 

[Pauly]

Sorry that should be white/black/silver

 

[Petehelmet]

Thought so but with you being the man in the know was hoping for you to be right

 

[Weeman]

My spoiler is now on, I did not use the pins just bonded with sikaflex. Lets hope it stays on

 

[Northern Monkey]

Nice looking van fella.

 

[BennyBoy]

How are people fitting spoilers? I dont fancy drilling holes in the new van and have read about using 3M tape to secure the spoiler, any advice much appreciated

 

[T6 Dave]

@BennyBoy, whatever you do don't just rely on sikaflex, one converter did & it came off at speed, luckily nobody behind at the time.. You fit it, and your insurance won't cover you as its defective workmanship and not social & domestic.. There's a lot of wind pressure on that plastic, that's why its screwed and bonded!

 

[DaveBos]

I have used a PU adhesive on the T5 (Barn door) never came off after 5 years. On the T6 (tailgate), I used the dinitrol kit from Banwy, no screws, had it on for a year now.

 

[Pedro]

Well this van I don't want to mess with, ( have you seen the weights its pushing out !!!! )

 

[Pedro]

Great job by the way...... But how MANY wheelie bins ????

 

[T6 Dave]

Problem is that all the good gear has changed formulation, like paint due to the greens and environment.. It does not stick or cover as well in my opinion..

 

[Smiffy]

So those dumbells I got gathering dust do have a use!

 

[RattyMcClelland]

I drilled mine in from brand new. Very easy.

Take it from me a quality pu adhesive will hold it fine if prepped and applied fine.

My whole abt kit is pu bonded on. A van went into the front left abt cheek on mine and the adhesive was so strong the van pushed back with the handbrake on and the actual cheek eventually crack to giveaway. The adhesive never moved and was a pita to remove.