Wiper aerofoil

urquattr085 · 20-05-23, 09:31 PM

Hi everyone.

Anyone got thoughts on what to use to attach an aerofoil (spoiler blade) to the wiper arm?

Mine had never fitted properly and detached twice during my ownership. Turns out it was a Lefthand wiper pattern aerofoil on a Righthand pattern arm.

Correct part awaits fitment after a fresh cost of satin black.
Thanks in advance......

Hanuman · 21-05-23, 05:24 AM

They normally just locate into the hole in the arm, using the tab and two barbs that clip around the arm. I think
The tabs do break with age/fatigue after becoming brittle. In which case- a dollop of the stuff that is used to fix a faulty passenger window on the 100 (just can’t remember the name.)

urquattr085 · 21-05-23, 06:18 AM

Cheers.

The tabs are gone but the barbs (around 1"long) are intact which is a good start.
Were you thinking of Araldite?

BackintheFold · 21-05-23, 08:27 AM

I’d think that Araldite would be good.
Contact adhesive is too weak and can easily get weathered off, superglue just isn't appropriate as you have to expel all air gaps to get it to work-which is tricky with this setup and plastic on metal.

Hanuman · 21-05-23, 04:08 PM

There was a flexible adhesive which a fella pointed me towards. It’s a 3M product, I think. I used it on the window repair, and its appearance once set is similar to the stuff audi used to stick the roof lining in the V8. Strong, but flexible. I was going to suggest that. But I’m back home now, so I can’t check what’s in the garage.

urquattr085 · 21-05-23, 07:03 PM

Not to worry, thanks for the input guys.
Im a week away from sorting it so will so do some research

21-05-23, 05:24 AM	#2
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,013	They normally just locate into the hole in the arm, using the tab and two barbs that clip around the arm. I think The tabs do break with age/fatigue after becoming brittle. In which case- a dollop of the stuff that is used to fix a faulty passenger window on the 100 (just can’t remember the name.) __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

21-05-23, 06:18 AM	#3
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	Cheers. The tabs are gone but the barbs (around 1"long) are intact which is a good start. Were you thinking of Araldite? __________________ 1985 WR quattro 2010 A6 3.0Tdi Allroad 2010 A3 1.4 tfsi Sport - Sold but still in the family 1984 80 Quattro - Sold many moons ago 1981 Coupe GT - Sold to buy above

21-05-23, 08:27 AM	#4
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,188	I’d think that Araldite would be good. Contact adhesive is too weak and can easily get weathered off, superglue just isn't appropriate as you have to expel all air gaps to get it to work-which is tricky with this setup and plastic on metal. __________________ 2006 A3 (daily drive) 1987 MB ur Last edited by BackintheFold; 22-05-23 at 07:51 AM.

21-05-23, 04:08 PM	#5
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,013	There was a flexible adhesive which a fella pointed me towards. It’s a 3M product, I think. I used it on the window repair, and its appearance once set is similar to the stuff audi used to stick the roof lining in the V8. Strong, but flexible. I was going to suggest that. But I’m back home now, so I can’t check what’s in the garage. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

21-05-23, 07:03 PM	#6
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	Not to worry, thanks for the input guys. Im a week away from sorting it so will so do some research __________________ 1985 WR quattro 2010 A6 3.0Tdi Allroad 2010 A3 1.4 tfsi Sport - Sold but still in the family 1984 80 Quattro - Sold many moons ago 1981 Coupe GT - Sold to buy above