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liljames · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject: self tapping screws and rust?

I am wanting to install some side skirts, and plan on using self tapping screws.
I am worried that drilling into the metal chassis of the car will cause the holes to eventually rust.
Is this true? Or is there a way to prevent it?
Can i coat the area with paint or something and then use the screws and it will be fine?

Thanks

~Sp33~ · Site Admin Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2415

I don't think it would be much of an issue, unless it somehow catches and traps water. If you want to , first pre drill the hole, and spray some fish oil up in there. Then put in the screw. Smile

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liljames · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject:

ahh SP33 my saviour.
always full of ideas.

I just went down to Bunnings and spoke to the guy there, he suggested coating the area with KillRust paint before drilling, so i picked up a little bucket for like 10 bucks.

Also just got myself a 3rd gen prelude spoiler that pretty much matches with my civic. Its the four legged one, so i am going to install that real soon =)

~Sp33~ · Site Admin Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2415

Cool

You can use the power source for the LED from your 3rd brake light, i think it looks funny with both the spoiler and the 3rd brake light as well. Mine with both:

Mine with only the LED:

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liljames · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject:

did you splice the power wire and ground the negative to the chassis?

Or did you just splice the positive and negative and hook them up like that>

~Sp33~ · Site Admin Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2415

Pretty sure i ground it to the chassis, and powered it from the wire.
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liljames · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject:

alright i will do that..
i did a quick test and some of the ligths arent working on the spoiler, but its too much hassle to replace the light.

oh can u check the installling ek sides on an ef.
i have asked you like a million questions =)

JDQCIVIC4DR · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:51 am Post subject:

3rd gen prelude spoiler wow i seen dc2 spoiler, mr2 not a prelude yet please post a pic. btw you will get some rust from the self tap as i have seen on my car and others. just spray a coat of primer or anti rust on the hole after drilling or using the self tap. i seen some body shops use self taps then spray a heavy coat of paint sealing it.
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Proper282 · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:16 pm Post subject:

Yeah the Lude spoiler sounds interesting! Cant wait to see it
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liljames · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

Just for you JDQ and Proper =)

cldblud · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:35 am Post subject:

i love the lude Spoiler I think im gonna keep my eye out for one of them

liljames · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

if you find one mate, pm me so i can explain how to install it and line it all up correctly, otherwise you can end up with holes in your boot like i nearly did lol