F Type SVR Spoiler Carbon Fibre Issue

[Robcat1978]

Hi all, a problem with the carbon fibre spoiler has manifested itself recently. I can only assume the cold weather/moisture has got in the carbon itself.

The spoiler is original Jaguar OEM

There appears to be no damage to the lacquer on the spoiler and no previous repair.

Has anyone experienced anything similar, and can anyone recommend anyone who could possibly repair?

Probably goes without saying that I’m pretty gutted.

I have approached Jaguar but understand due to the age of the vehicle (sept ‘16) the body work warranty won’t cover this element as it’s not ‘paintwork’. The dealer is enquiring whether any goodwill may be offered on the part

There’s a lot of knowledge on this forum and I’d be grateful of any advice anyone may have

Thank you

 

[dbv6s]

Bad luck Rob, not sure about repairing, but keep your eye out on eBay because spoilers come up for sale for relatively cheap - its the wing plate, wiring and motor which costs the big bucks if someones looking to retrofit

Had a quick search, looks like there is one for sale for £500 - unless JLR give you a ridiculous amount of goodwill then this would be the cheapest option. You might need to get the end plates painted to your cars body colour but that shouldnt be more than £150ish I'd think

good luck with whatever you decide

 

[Backofthenet]

Had to have my CF roof completely replaced on my SVR due to similar issue - luckily was still in warranty.

I think mine was probably caused by damp leaves (sap) getting under the lacquer as it had been out in the autumn damp for about a week or so. Should not happen but it did. The repair was fine but i do not let any CF part get damp leaves on now.

I also don't believe a CF roof is an option on any model now which is interesting.

 

[Robcat1978]

Ok thanks for the messages both. I’ll update the thread on the outcome once I hear back from jag. I’ve had a look on eBay, thanks for the pointer on that. It looks as though it should be easy enough to remove and fit a replacement one

 

[Backofthenet]

Hi,

What was the outcome with this - I have exactly same issue with my CF wing - has started to deteriorate under the lacquer just like yours but lacquer still OK

Is there a way to repair this or is it a replacement?

 

[Robcat1978]

Hi,

Got nowhere with JLR unfortunately.

I tried to purchase a spoiler on eBay but got messed around by seller and never did get the item! Got a refund eventually.

I removed the spoiler (which was really straight forward) and dried it out indoors which seemed to solve it as it looks fine now!

I did find a couple of small nicks in the laquer which may have let moisture in, which I touched up. I’ve not seen the issue since

 

[Backofthenet]

Interesting - pics of my damage attached - look so similar to yours - you can see the damage along the left hand front edge as you look at the picture - I'll remove and see if that does the trick

 

[Tel]

Take the spoiler off, get it inside in the warm for a few days and play around gently with a hot air gun - aka paint stripping gun.

Had the same on the mirror caps on our XFS - drove the moisture out, and clear coated the whole thing.

Or, don't even worry about it. we can't drive fast enough to warrant a spoiler anyway

 

[Robcat1978]

Will hopefully do the trick for you. Let us know how you get on

 

[Backofthenet]

Is there any instructions on how to remove the fixed wing SVR spoiler?

had a look and there are 4 torque bolts (two either side) but they don't line up with where the spoiler joins the rear boot lid.

 

[Robcat1978]

I didn’t have any. With the wing in the open position, i removed the torque bolts and lifted the spoiler off. I left the shrouds and fixing arms on the car. Simple enough to do

 

[Backofthenet]

OK thanks - what trim did you need to remove from the underneath of the boot lid

 

[Robcat1978]

No trims had to be removed. I just removed the 4 torx screws on the underside of the carbon spoiler and left the mounts in place on the boot

 

[Backofthenet]

Just wondering if my set-up is different as i can't see the 4 trx screws on the underside of the spoiler - pictures attached

 

[Robcat1978]

See images attached

 

[Backofthenet]

Got it - with the spoiler raised you can see the 4 bolts - apologies but what tool did you use as I have raised my spoiler to the up position and the gap is not as large as the ne you have with limited access or is there a way to tilt the spoiler further?

 

[Robcat1978]

I used my mini ratchet socket set (1/4”). You can buy them from screwfix etc

 

[Backofthenet]

Had a 1\4 socket set and won't fit in - for some reason my spoiler doesn't raise as high as yours in the up position and i'm reticent to force it up any higher.

So I think options are

1. Wait till warmer weather and use hair dryer outside in situ see if it improves the look / repairs
2. Have the spoiler wrapped - find the same pattern or union jack wrap
3. New spoiler - just the spoiler element - means taking whole mechanism apart to fit anyway which i'm not sure about.
4. Do nothing for now as not planning to sell in short term anyway

 

[Backofthenet]

Update - reading a few other car forums this seems a common issue with CF - I picked up one or two tricks one being doust the CF in WD40 or GT85 and leave to soak.

Done that and it seems slowly to be working - bearing in mind it's freezing outside ATM.

So hopefully a few attempts and then a hot air blast from the air dryer for an hour or two once the weather gets better and It may work......

 

[Backofthenet]

Just an update on this - now the weather has improved i've used an hair dryer on the area covered with blotches - only used for about 5 minutes and the blotches have virtually gone.

So seems it is condensation that gets beneath the lacquer coat.