To attach the two parts I used a small length of abs pipe 1-1/2" and 2 small screws
The cut is far from perfect you can't see it with the bondo covering the gap
I only had an old can of spray paint to use and it was not mixing well. Also the hottest summer ever didn't help.
Yes the rack makes the wing useless
It need more material to attach it solidly to the hatch then I will sand, fill and repaint it. I just need to find the time as I need to do other things first.