Bolt caps for spoiler - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 06-04-2009, 10:00 PM

OK, I've got one of the Taiwanese OEM spoilers on my car (the kind Gary sells at Yaris Universe), but yesterday one of the little caps that covers the bolt holes fell off. It is a little 3/4" cap, and I picked up a metal one at Lowe's and spraypainted it, but the prongs on it are too long and it won't fit snugly.

I am willing to work on modding it to fit, but I was wondering if there is a better source for a replacement cap? I can spraypaint it myself, I used metallic black touch-up paint and the metal one came out fine; but I would prefer to find something that fits better...

Thanks in advance!

Cheers! M2

MadMax · 06-05-2009, 07:20 AM

No ideas or suggestions? Damn, am I gonna have to figure this out on my own?

Kioshi · 06-06-2009, 12:50 AM

i f-ed up on my covers, but using the wrong screws, so my covers are tilted up at a 45 degree angle...3M tape has been holding them for almost 2 years now~

Use a dremel to trim it down, perhaps?

Creeper · 06-06-2009, 02:13 AM

i used superglue

Shroomster · 06-06-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Creeper

i used superglue

ditto.....also the 3m tape

cali yaris · 06-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Ha, I lost one too! Made a cap out of that carbon fiber sheeting I sell.

severous01 · 06-06-2009, 10:22 PM

how about a file...or a grinder, or a dremel, or a set of dikes/wire cutters/angle cutters...

and of course, glue and tape always help.

MadMax · 06-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Well, I got some 3/4" metal end caps from Lowe's and spraypainted them using an modeling airbrush I have and some touch-up paint. They came out nicely but the tabs don't work, so I am going to have to use some adhesive. I thought about superglue but if I ever need to remove them it will be a mess. A lesser adhesive should work, I just haven't figured out what I am going to use just yet.

Oh, and epoxy didn't work!

Cheers! M2

Phaeton · 06-06-2009, 10:49 PM

use clear silicone, you can still get them off but not easily.

06-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Bolt caps for spoiler OK, I've got one of the Taiwanese OEM spoilers on my car (the kind Gary sells at Yaris Universe), but yesterday one of the little caps that covers the bolt holes fell off. It is a little 3/4" cap, and I picked up a metal one at Lowe's and spraypainted it, but the prongs on it are too long and it won't fit snugly. I am willing to work on modding it to fit, but I was wondering if there is a better source for a replacement cap? I can spraypaint it myself, I used metallic black touch-up paint and the metal one came out fine; but I would prefer to find something that fits better... Thanks in advance! Cheers! M2

06-06-2009, 11:45 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Ha, I lost one too! Made a cap out of that carbon fiber sheeting I sell. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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06-05-2009, 07:20 AM	#2
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	No ideas or suggestions? Damn, am I gonna have to figure this out on my own?

06-06-2009, 12:50 AM	#3
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	i f-ed up on my covers, but using the wrong screws, so my covers are tilted up at a 45 degree angle...3M tape has been holding them for almost 2 years now~ Use a dremel to trim it down, perhaps?

06-06-2009, 02:13 AM	#4
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	i used superglue

06-06-2009, 10:22 PM	#7
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	how about a file...or a grinder, or a dremel, or a set of dikes/wire cutters/angle cutters... and of course, glue and tape always help.

06-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Well, I got some 3/4" metal end caps from Lowe's and spraypainted them using an modeling airbrush I have and some touch-up paint. They came out nicely but the tabs don't work, so I am going to have to use some adhesive. I thought about superglue but if I ever need to remove them it will be a mess. A lesser adhesive should work, I just haven't figured out what I am going to use just yet. Oh, and epoxy didn't work! Cheers! M2

06-06-2009, 10:49 PM	#9
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	use clear silicone, you can still get them off but not easily.