Covering Trunk Holes w/ Vinyl - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DeuxLaSole · 02-23-2018, 11:15 PM

Background Info: Currently have monogram spoiler on trunk, looking to switch to the legsport/legstyle spoiler.

As stated in the title of this thread, does anyone have experience with covering the holes remaining from the previous spoiler with vinyl? I was thinking of doing this (with duct tape taped on the inside for support) and then putting the new spoiler on top of the vinyl with the 3M that came in the package so it's covered.

My concerns are:

Leaks
The vinyl lifting from the 3M pulling on it due to speed
Rust

Thanks

-J

Mr.ac · 02-24-2018, 02:42 AM

Yep. Answered your own question.
It may work for a few days, but eventually the elements will take its take it's toll.
They only way it could work is that you seal up the base of it with sealant or a gasket. But that's assuming the new wing base covers all the holes.

DeuxLaSole · 02-24-2018, 12:36 PM

Hmm, I wanted to put rubber gaskets but I don't think the new wing will sit proper. Yeah I confirmed the new wing will cover the holes.

MalcolmHimself · 02-24-2018, 03:30 PM

My two cents, I had a limited BRZ spoiler on my trunk, took it off, got the trunk wrapped. I put some vinyl on the inside of the holes, never covered it with a spoiler tho. It was fine for over a year and a half, then someone came and poked the holes so they broke the top layer of vinyl, but the pieces on the inside kept any leaks from happening. Never needed to replace them or anything, eventually went CF with the trunk.

Lunatic · 02-24-2018, 06:20 PM

I first plugged the holes with plastic plugs like this then wrapped my trunk. Worked OK.

DeuxLaSole · 02-24-2018, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalcolmHimself

My two cents, I had a limited BRZ spoiler on my trunk, took it off, got the trunk wrapped. I put some vinyl on the inside of the holes, never covered it with a spoiler tho. It was fine for over a year and a half, then someone came and poked the holes so they broke the top layer of vinyl, but the pieces on the inside kept any leaks from happening. Never needed to replace them or anything, eventually went CF with the trunk.

Thanks man that gives some good insight on how vinyl can potentially keep leaks out.

DeuxLaSole · 02-24-2018, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunatic

I first plugged the holes with plastic plugs like this then wrapped my trunk. Worked OK.

This could also be an option but I'm not sure if the new wing will sit flush or sit properly with these installed.

Tcoat · 02-25-2018, 12:43 AM

If the spoiler covers the holes and it has 3M tape that goes over or around them then just slap it on over the holes. The 3M tape will act as a gasket and seal it all up with no issues. The more layers you add the more possible points of failure you introduce.

BigTuna · 02-26-2018, 09:35 AM

I did this exact same thing. I took the OEM spoiler off, covered the holes with vinyl on the inside and outside. I ran it wingless for a few months with no problems, then got a TRD style wing and mounted it over the vinyl with 3M tape. 2 years and no issues.

Leonardo · 02-26-2018, 03:24 PM

I've had a vinyl laminated sticker over a few holes in my trunk for years. It has never leaked.

8RZ · 02-26-2018, 04:09 PM

I have used some plastic plugs that I got from Lowe's that worked fine.

DeuxLaSole · 02-27-2018, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTuna

I did this exact same thing. I took the OEM spoiler off, covered the holes with vinyl on the inside and outside. I ran it wingless for a few months with no problems, then got a TRD style wing and mounted it over the vinyl with 3M tape. 2 years and no issues.

Sweet, glad to hear that someone has done what I was planning. I'm pretty much just being antsy cause it's warming up here in Canada and my cars at a remote storage so I don't have the availability to fiddle with possible solutions.

DrifterD · 02-27-2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTuna

I did this exact same thing. I took the OEM spoiler off, covered the holes with vinyl on the inside and outside. I ran it wingless for a few months with no problems, then got a TRD style wing and mounted it over the vinyl with 3M tape. 2 years and no issues.

Did the same exact thing, can confirm.

Mazikowski · 02-27-2018, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunatic

I first plugged the holes with plastic plugs like this then wrapped my trunk. Worked OK.

{Picture of plug}

If you wind up going this route I would recommend putting a small dab of silicone under the head of the plug so you're sure no water will be getting in under it.

02-23-2018, 11:15 PM	#1
DeuxLaSole 13 FRS Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Halton Posts: 47 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Covering Trunk Holes w/ Vinyl Background Info: Currently have monogram spoiler on trunk, looking to switch to the legsport/legstyle spoiler. As stated in the title of this thread, does anyone have experience with covering the holes remaining from the previous spoiler with vinyl? I was thinking of doing this (with duct tape taped on the inside for support) and then putting the new spoiler on top of the vinyl with the 3M that came in the package so it's covered. My concerns are: Leaks The vinyl lifting from the 3M pulling on it due to speed Rust Thanks -J

02-24-2018, 02:42 AM	#2
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,558 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep. Answered your own question. It may work for a few days, but eventually the elements will take its take it's toll. They only way it could work is that you seal up the base of it with sealant or a gasket. But that's assuming the new wing base covers all the holes. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

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MalcolmHimself Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Sumner, WA Posts: 249 Thanks: 29 Thanked 144 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My two cents, I had a limited BRZ spoiler on my trunk, took it off, got the trunk wrapped. I put some vinyl on the inside of the holes, never covered it with a spoiler tho. It was fine for over a year and a half, then someone came and poked the holes so they broke the top layer of vinyl, but the pieces on the inside kept any leaks from happening. Never needed to replace them or anything, eventually went CF with the trunk. __________________ @MalcolmHimself

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	If the spoiler covers the holes and it has 3M tape that goes over or around them then just slap it on over the holes. The 3M tape will act as a gasket and seal it all up with no issues. The more layers you add the more possible points of failure you introduce. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

02-24-2018, 12:36 PM	#3
DeuxLaSole 13 FRS Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Halton Posts: 47 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm, I wanted to put rubber gaskets but I don't think the new wing will sit proper. Yeah I confirmed the new wing will cover the holes.

02-26-2018, 09:35 AM	#9
BigTuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 672 Thanks: 258 Thanked 477 Times in 275 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did this exact same thing. I took the OEM spoiler off, covered the holes with vinyl on the inside and outside. I ran it wingless for a few months with no problems, then got a TRD style wing and mounted it over the vinyl with 3M tape. 2 years and no issues. __________________ 2013 WRB "Build" Thread

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