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  • #1

    Spoiler parting

    Hi all,

    I picked up a '11 plate Diesel DSport a few months back. So far no problems, which I would expect given the age. Love the car, it's a joy to see after a long day at work (what a great looking vehicle, full obsidian black with chrome strips and side mirrors), and to drive home at serious (but legal) speed. HOWEVER..

    The rear spoiler has kind of opened up. Has anyone else experienced this? From what I can see, it appears that the bottom layer is joined to the main body using Velcro. No, you read that correctly, Velcro. Anyway, a clean up and some body glue should solve the problem. If anyone has come across this, do you have any recommendations as to product, prep etc.

    Thanks.
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  • #2
    Welcome!

    Not seem that before but someone will be along soon with an answer!

    JB

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    • #3
      I would post a picture but the Insert Image form seems to be unresponsive when I try and upload.

      I'm not sure it will be much use anyway, I think readers can visualise a small gap between two layers of plastic with essence of failed Velcro peering through.

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      • #4
        Not an unknown problem on early cars. As you probably saw the clips that actually hold it are on each side the velcro is to keep it from drooping down in the middle. No room for a clip there because of the light. Which is the reason the removable panel is there, the light, need to be able to access it if there is a problem with it. You have a couple of choices go to Citroen for new velcro or buy some other heavy duty velcro or do what I did and use some double sided tape for body trim Tough stuff and still able to remove if have to.
        Originally posted by cyclone
        It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
        Originally posted by Broda
        I would rather teabag a bear trap

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        • #5
          It's happening to mine too. It is easy to take the bottom bit off to reapply some Velcro? Don't want to damage anything.
          May 2011 - October 2015: White body/black roof/white Bellone THP150
          October 2015 - Present: Black body/emerald green roof/black Aphrodite THP165
          Instagram @adamds3

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          • #6
            Velcro... thats a new low :-(
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            Jog on Noddy

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Chris_Blue View Post
              Velcro... thats French :-(
              Fixed it for you.
              May 2011 - October 2015: White body/black roof/white Bellone THP150
              October 2015 - Present: Black body/emerald green roof/black Aphrodite THP165
              Instagram @adamds3

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              • #8
                Originally posted by THP View Post
                Fixed it for you.
                lol
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by THP View Post
                  It's happening to mine too. It is easy to take the bottom bit off to reapply some Velcro? Don't want to damage anything.
                  Easy just pulls off be careful do not scratch anything though.

                  Originally posted by THP View Post
                  Fixed it for you.
                  HaHaHa How true
                  Originally posted by cyclone
                  It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
                  Originally posted by Broda
                  I would rather teabag a bear trap

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