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964 cracked rear spoiler fix (anyone ever been successful?)
So the question is has anyone been successful fixing their cracked rear spoiler on your 964 long term? I've searched and searched with basically no luck of anyone that has been able to truly fix it. There is a handful of yeah "yeah I used JB weld", I used fiberglass and epoxy" but these were one off comments with none of them replying back that it worked long term or even work short term.
I have a couple spoilers that I can try to patch their cracks but really don't want to invest the time and money if it's just going to fail. Will probably just bite the bullet and buy a new one but would prefer not too if possible.
For what it's worth, I think the reason the repairs don't last is because the spoiler needs a shim adjustment to keep it from coming down too far and it being subjected to a bending stress.
OEM shims are available. I recently adjusted mine, but have not attempted a repair yet. But I can say that it looks better because the decklid is now visibly better aligned with the body.
So the question is has anyone been successful fixing their cracked rear spoiler on your 964 long term? I've searched and searched with basically no luck of anyone that has been able to truly fix it. There is a handful of yeah "yeah I used JB weld", I used fiberglass and epoxy" but these were one off comments with none of them replying back that it worked long term or even work short term.
I have a couple spoilers that I can try to patch their cracks but really don't want to invest the time and money if it's just going to fail. Will probably just bite the bullet and buy a new one but would prefer not too if possible.
Thanks for the help all. Joe
I had a butchered one painted and fixed in place while I sourced a proper one. It cracked even though it was unable to move.
I then bought two second hand ones, one with a crack. It was repaired with epoxy and has now cracked. I have a good spare, I won’t fit until the cars eventual sale.
If there is a failsafe repair, I haven’t heard of it. It’s 30 year old plastic so buying a second hand one is no protection. At one stage I thought of dremeling a straight cut either side at the top to encourage it to crack there.
Yes! I am hoping for an identical crack on the other side to achieve the "balanced" look. The crack is so straight that if it were balanced it would almost look intentional.
If you fix it in one place it will crack in the other... I can only imagine replacing the whole thing with an aftermarket copy from a different material as a permanent fix.
If you fix it in one place it will crack in the other... I can only imagine replacing the whole thing with an aftermarket copy from a different material as a permanent fix.
Does anyone make such a thing? I figured a duck tail would do the trick but would like to keep mine as original as possible.
I had a butchered one painted and fixed in place while I sourced a proper one. It cracked even though it was unable to move.
I then bought two second hand ones, one with a crack. It was repaired with epoxy and has now cracked. I have a good spare, I won’t fit until the cars eventual sale.
If there is a failsafe repair, I haven’t heard of it. It’s 30 year old plastic so buying a second hand one is no protection. At one stage I thought of dremeling a straight cut either side at the top to encourage it to crack there.
Curious on the one that was repaired how long did it last?
Appreciate all the feedback guys. I may just bite the bullet and buy a new one.
19084449[/url]]Curious on the one that was repaired how long did it last?
Appreciate all the feedback guys. I may just bit the bullet and buy a new one.
Few months. I think it’s related with heat/cool cycles. Fixed with a metal insert (kind of a metal paperclip melted into the plastic). This worked nice, but new crack appeared just nearby. Fixed again - same result. New crack an inch further. Stopped fixing, makes no sense to me.
The Previous owner of my coupe fixed mine and after a few thousand miles including some high speeds it has held together. Unfortunately I don’t know how the repair was done although it does look like some filler was used.
Fortunately, the crack in mine is straight and almost dead center so it looks almost like it belongs. I've decided to treat it as a "design feature"...
I guess I'm lucky? Haven't experienced this problem with mine. Maybe it's never been off the car or was shimmed correctly from the factory?
Or is it not an IF it happens thing to WHEN?
10-30-2023, 02:20 PM
964 cracked rear spoiler fix (anyone ever been successful?)
