OEM CF Spoiler One Hole Too Big

[Xede2025]

Hey guys - I'm in the process of installing the OEM CF Spoiler. On the very last hole, I accidentally enlarged it to 14mm instead of 12mm. What can I do to ensure a seal fit for the last hole so no water and such leaks through? Sorry, I don't much about body work. TIA.

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[StingertimeNC]

I would go to the hardware store and get some adhesive foam tape. Comes in a roll and you peel off the backing to expose the adhesive. Cover it completely, then just cut a tiny ole and force the screw through it. Between that and the adhesive on the spoiler itself you should be good.

This is just my opinion, and what I would do if it was me, of course.

 

[Xede2025]

Thanks! I'll give that a try. My main concern is water leaking through. Hopefully, this should work since we're supposed used provided tape to cover unused holes.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

Thanks! I'll give that a try. My main concern is water leaking through. Hopefully, this should work since we're supposed used provided tape to cover unused holes.

Butyl would help. You can buy a roll of butyl at home depot in the roofing section or at auto parts stores. Make a circle around the hole and flatten it as much as possible. This is also the material typically used to seal door vapor barriers.

 

[gregbutler_20]

Yikes. Good luck. I intentionally bought a bit that only went to 12 for just this reason. I believe most of the waterproofing is handled by the seal around the adhesive strips. The part that drops in the holes doesn't appear to be water tight. The zip ties under the trunk also don't have what I would call.....tension. They are pressed against the trunk, but they move a little. you can test this after a 72 hour or so wait by running a hose over the trunk.

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