OK I know there was a recent thread talking about the front Valence panel replacement or repair but now I can't find it....

So....I just removed mine and plan to repair it. It is broken into two pieces but otherwise not in horrible shape.

My question is what would be the best way to repair and reshape this material. It's made out of a sort of plastic but it has fibrous threads where it's broken so it must be some sort of composite material.

Thought about using fiberglass but I wonder if that would be to ridged and crack.

How about JB Weld, could use tape to make a form in the broken area and spread several layer, sand and finish but again that might crack.

Is plastic epoxy any good?

Whatever I use I need to fill the gaps where small areas were worn away.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

First...holy crap that thing has a lot of crap on it!

After it is clean and dry, I would use epoxy to fill the gaps and bond it together.



Then screw in a metal plate across the crack on the inside for support. Finally I would coat it with the rubberized spray on stuff you can get at any auto parts store.



That would be my cheap fix until I could find a good quality low cost replacement part.

 

Thanks, yes I seem to have a leak on the left side from somewhere, will be looking for that while I have the valance off. Gave it a good cleaning last night and have started mending it with two part plastic expoxy. A little at a time, I now have the two pices holding together OK and am working on filling in the gaps. Will trim and sand the large build up after it has cured and give it a coat of good plastic paint. Part is not visible so a little build up in the repaired areas will not be noticed. My biggest concern is the repair fracture line cracking open again should it get scraped again, will see what happens. Thought about adding a little fiberglass cloth across the fracture for support and may do that on my next thin coat.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

 

Valiant effort! I'm a convicted "scraper" of my XKR as well. These under valences are very expensive for what they do. Let me know how yours comes out- I may do a similar thing.

 

Well I finished the repairs, used two part plastic expoxy, several thin layers inside and out. Taped off where the holes were on one side and filled with expoxy, let dry, removed the tape and filled the other side. Sanded everything down and painted.

Not perfect and a little bumpy where I patched it but all and all for an area that can't be seen I think it will be OK.

 

C'mon. Let us see your work.

 

Alright already, here ya go...

 

And a full shot, wish I could figure out how to attach more than one photos at a time.

 

Nice work. And as you said, the minor flaws won't show underneath the car...especially at speed.

Mine needs attention due to abuse before I changed shock mounts and springs. Guess I have no excuse now.

 

Jandreu,

This is an old thread, but someone might still "be out there". I have the same problem on my 2004 XK8. I am considering a full layer of Fiberglas and Epoxy for strength. But, maybe more important, has anyone found a resource for a replacement panel???

 

It would be better to start a new thread. That said, you're looking for the undertray and you can buy it from several sources, such as SNG Barrett, a forum sponsor offering a 10% discount to members.

 

Okay, I might start a new thread. I tried the part number at SNG Barrett with no result. Will call them on Monday

 

Here's a link to Terry's Jag. Note that the 4.2 is a different part#.

Terrys Jaguar Parts: Front Bumpers

 

Thanks for that info. Part is now on order. I find it hard to locate good sources for parts. Terrys looks like a great resource. I have tried SNG Barrett a couple of times with no luck. Is there a listing on the forum for good resources???

 

Please remember that the 2005-2006 Model "UnderTray" is completely different than the earlier Models and does not have the "Wind Deflectors" as they do either..…

Billy Clyde in Houston.

 

nalle- did you check your vin to make sure you ordered the correct part?

 

XK8-XKR Undertrays changed when the Nose-Piece configuration changed in 2005....You need to make sure which undertray you have o your 2004 XK, as it looks the same as a 2003 to me! Be sure to follow these VIN #'s if your VIN is: A40264 are below, you undertray is like the 2003 Model. If it's A40265 or above is like the 2005-2006 (New Nose Piece)...Since you are in a year of change it's important to make sure on all Body pieces, The 2005 Undertray is a really "Big" Piece of Plastic and doesn't even look like the older one.....So, if you have the Nose-Piece with (2) Grills (Like the 2005-2006 you need the Large Undertray, if not the older one is your choice.....and these things cost like the devil......2005 is about $380.00...Someone stole mine a year or so ago and I had to buy another....

Billy Clyde in Houston.

 

 

David,
Did you have to change out the 'Wind Deflectors" also?

Billy Clyde