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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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I have one of these on my car and its all split, I was thinking of fibreglassing it from behind, would the resin melt it do you think?
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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probably best to send pm to ht auto's and ask them direct
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Meallbhan
I have one of these on my car and its all split, I was thinking of fibreglassing it from behind, would the resin melt it do you think?
why has it split and how long have you had it? as i am thinking about getting one.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Meallbhan
I have one of these on my car and its all split, I was thinking of fibreglassing it from behind, would the resin melt it do you think?
Is it worth the time money and effort, I think there only about £90.00 ish to buy new.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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It is kinda worth the time and effort cos I can't be forking out £90+ every time it cracks. I am very careful about where I drive to avoid damage but as you know, every now and then you get caught out.

An email to HT Autos may well be worth while but they'll probably want to sell me a new one!
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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I had the HT Autos plastic spliter on my MY03STI and it was unbreakable.
When I picked it up one of the guys bent it round his neck like Geoff Capes. lol
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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I've cracked two now...
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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I used a bit of resin and some small plates from behind to fix mine when it broke.
did the job
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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I broke mine into 3 pieces on friday, they do take a lot to break one.
Ordered a new one

Stuart.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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i didnt find ht autos splitters great the corners dont line up and bad moulds, i have genuine sti v limited splitter and takes some pounding and still in one piece no cracks either had it bout year and half now
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Well I popped into Halfords this morning and got some very fine alu mesh and some fibreglass paste. I'll stick it all in from behind and neatly glue the cracks. If it works, happy days. If not, it will be a new one.
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Did this to my Scott Lowe splitter when it cracked, 3 layers from behind over a few nights and was stronger than before, then filled the front as it was a little chipped, rubbed down and sprayed with Halfords black bumper spray, really pleased with the result.

Used this
Fastglass Glass Fibre Kit (JNR) from Halfords Price £8.49
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