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upbeat



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Java Black
Mastic joint?

Hi is it wise to fill the gap between top rear spoiler and roof (5/10 mm) with black ( car is black) silicone mastic to prevent water ingress ? Any one done this and did it work?
TIA

Post #640320 Mon Mar 11 2024 11:59am
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TheWojtek



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Poland 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

And how are you going to open the tailgate then? Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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Post #640322 Mon Mar 11 2024 12:59pm
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Pistnbroke



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Galway Green

Spoiler and rear door ( Tailgate) he means as anyone with a brain would realize
Yes I understand the HRW connection is prone to corrosion so this may help. Always listen to old people or when they die you will live on in ignorance.
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Post #640324 Mon Mar 11 2024 2:01pm
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TheWojtek



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Poland 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

As anyone who used their brain to fit some silicone would have realized before even attempting such a feat, the silicone would stick to both the spoiler and the roof, making it a single-use seal.

If the silicone (or any other seal) was applied to a single edge only (either roof or spoiler), it would rub the corresponding spoiler or the roof edge, which would inevitably lead to paint rubbing on this edge. Especially since such seal would accumulate dust and dirt.

The gap between the roof and the spoiler is there for a reason. Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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Post #640326 Mon Mar 11 2024 2:38pm
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Pistnbroke



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Well I just been and stuck my fingers in the gap he is on about ..you do need the tailgate open to see it
https://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/u...C_0985.JPG Always listen to old people or when they die you will live on in ignorance.
The avatar is a picture of the man with a big cock.
Learned to 4x4 on 100 mile beach and Frazer Island QLD
Dont spend money on old cars you will never get it back

Post #640328 Mon Mar 11 2024 3:26pm
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TheWojtek



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Poland 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

Well, this is not a "gap between the spoiler and the roof". This is a gap between the spoiler and tailgate it is fitted to.
I imagine it would take a total spoiler removal in order to do it properly. Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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Post #640329 Mon Mar 11 2024 4:13pm
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Pistnbroke



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See my original post about the use of brains. Always listen to old people or when they die you will live on in ignorance.
The avatar is a picture of the man with a big cock.
Learned to 4x4 on 100 mile beach and Frazer Island QLD
Dont spend money on old cars you will never get it back

Post #640334 Mon Mar 11 2024 5:16pm
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TheWojtek



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Poland 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

Yepp, it helps writing accurate descriptions and eliminates the guesswork. You may have to take some time to get used to it. Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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Post #640336 Mon Mar 11 2024 5:57pm
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Col



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Water ingress into what part, tailgate, roof panel? looking at my tailgate not sure it would really achieve anything unless the rear screen bonding is leaking along the top edge.

Cheers
Col

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upbeat



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oops really didnt think about that. Going for a lie down!!!!!!! Whistle

Post #640345 Tue Mar 12 2024 2:41am
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