SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Did a search but couldn't find a definitive answer to my question - what's the best adhesive to use for fitting spats? Got a few ideas as to what to use, but could do with some 2nd, 3rd etc opinions. Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Tiger Seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Tiger Seal. That's the main one I was thinking of. Good stuff eh? Where would I get it from matey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 buy a trial rear it wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Its good shizza...! Sticks spats like shit to a Blanket. Quick search on Google says you can buy it here? http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/shop/shop.asp?dep=30&shop=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 What if you ever want to remove them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Its good shizza...! Sticks spats like shit to a carpet. Quick search on Google says you can buy it here? http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/shop/shop.asp?dep=30&shop=1 Sweet, good stuff. Good price too! Cheers my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 What if you ever want to remove them? I was thinking about that, but I reckon the only time I would want to remove them is if I was changing the rear altogether. I doubt there is anything that is paint friendly that'll work in all conditions, am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Why put them on and want to remove them? You can remove them but you risk damaging the spats and its a bitch to clean the bumper with all that Tiger poo on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Its good shizza...! Sticks spats like shit to a Blanket. Quick search on Google says you can buy it here? http://www.bodyshopwarehouse.co.uk/shop/shop.asp?dep=30&shop=1 pmsl:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Places that sell laminate flooring often sell Tiger Seal too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Why put them on and want to remove them? You can remove them but you risk damaging the spats and its a bitch to clean the bumper with all that Tiger poo on it! Think I'll just do it and if i do ever want to remove them (unlikely), i'll cross that bridge when i come to it. Wonder if i can get it from and shops, wouldn't mind doing it today. One way to find out, i'm off for a drive. Cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Places that sell laminate flooring often sell Tiger Seal too. Good thinkin batman. That'll be my first stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 If you want it to stay on don't use Tiger seal! its crap and will crack! use Sikaflex 221 its the proper stuff, you would have to cut it off should you want to remove though, tip when fitting apply it an press on tape in place temporarily wipe off the excess with your finger and then use spirt wipe to clean it up as its a pig to get off when dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 If you want it to stay on don't use Tiger seal! its crap and will crack! use Sikaflex 221 its the proper stuff, you would have to cut it off should you want to remove though, tip when fitting apply it an press on tape in place temporarily wipe off the excess with your finger and then use spirt wipe to clean it up as its a pig to get off when dry! Not heard of this stuff, but i have to say that's the first bad comment i've heard about tiger seal! What is this sikaflex 221? Is it a liquid adhesive, or like a tape type thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Sikaflex is an adhesive that most serious spray shops use for fitting kit body panel's etc, you would need to go to a motor factor or paint supplier for it, its a similar consistency to Tiger seal in a caulk gun type tube, i have used Tiger seal for fitting and small bits of kits in the past only to have it crack in the summer heat! one thing to be sure of before trying to fit any piece of body kit is that it is trimmed and fettled to fit right without any adhesive, or it will end up looking crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Cheers dude, appreciate the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub_Culture Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Sikaflex is an adhesive that most serious spray shops use for fitting kit body panel's etc, you would need to go to a motor factor or paint supplier for it, its a similar consistency to Tiger seal in a caulk gun type tube, i have used Tiger seal for fitting and small bits of kits in the past only to have it crack in the summer heat! one thing to be sure of before trying to fit any piece of body kit is that it is trimmed and fettled to fit right without any adhesive, or it will end up looking crap! I agree with Ricky on this one. Sikaflex all the way. Slightly cheaper than Tiger Bond too, from memory? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevs Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 yep have used Sikaflex my self it's very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I have a pair of these myself but never bothered fitting them, cos most seemed to have that jig-saw patched look about them..... However, i noticed this http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/7082/supraspats3he.jpg This has been professionaly blended into the panel and looks a million times better, (think some of the Supra dealers in the North east did this, Envy??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 That looks awesome, would love to get that done myself, but it's just the cost of it that puts me off. So any idea where to get this sikaflex stuff from guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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