TOM's rear spoiler painted/installed w/pics
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TOM's rear spoiler painted/installed w/pics
For anyone thinking of proceeding with this there are a couple of items to look out for.
1) As in all body parts trial fit the spoiler before painting as sanding will have to be done for perfect fitment. Most bodyshops skip this and the final product has gaps.
2) Removing the old spoiler is a tedious task even for pros. Have a heat gun ready. Also the new spoiler is not as wide as the factory spoiler so be careful of the deck lid finish while removing the old spoiler. Scratches hidden with the old spoiler will now be visible with the new one making the spoiler removal a patient process.
3) Instructions do not mention it (not that I could read them anyhow) but there are several holes left in the deck lid. These must be sealed to prevent water from getting to the interior. Silicone works best.
Here is the spoiler after the base coat was applied and before the clear. I did this on my back patio. I would not recommend painting a car this way but a body part is no problem. In fact I will be renting a paint booth to repaint the entire Porsche 968 shortly. I used 3 base coats and 4 coats of clear for this spoiler. Color match was spot on.
Here is the deck lid after cleaning which took awhile to remove the old tape. Lexus used over 7 FEET of double stick tape plus the clips to hold this down.
Here is the old spoiler. Notice all of the tape Lexus used? This thing is a royal pain to remove.
Colorsanding is complete. I started with 1000, then to 1500 and 2000. Final buffing compund was used to bring back the ultra luster of the new clear.
Finished product. Sorry, garage lighting. Daytime pics to come.
I was really looking for something more aggressive vs the stock spoiler which I am not a fan of. This is a bit nicer though still a bit tame. My opinion was that the common person will not notice a difference between this spoiler and the OEM spoiler. When a friend came over late in the day he asked if I put on a new spoiler which put a smile on my face.
Would I do it again? Tough question. It is similar to the stock spoiler however I had no choice as some &^%*&^*&^* keyed my old spoiler in two spots.
Will post some daytime pics soon.
Lee
1) As in all body parts trial fit the spoiler before painting as sanding will have to be done for perfect fitment. Most bodyshops skip this and the final product has gaps.
2) Removing the old spoiler is a tedious task even for pros. Have a heat gun ready. Also the new spoiler is not as wide as the factory spoiler so be careful of the deck lid finish while removing the old spoiler. Scratches hidden with the old spoiler will now be visible with the new one making the spoiler removal a patient process.
3) Instructions do not mention it (not that I could read them anyhow) but there are several holes left in the deck lid. These must be sealed to prevent water from getting to the interior. Silicone works best.
Here is the spoiler after the base coat was applied and before the clear. I did this on my back patio. I would not recommend painting a car this way but a body part is no problem. In fact I will be renting a paint booth to repaint the entire Porsche 968 shortly. I used 3 base coats and 4 coats of clear for this spoiler. Color match was spot on.
Here is the deck lid after cleaning which took awhile to remove the old tape. Lexus used over 7 FEET of double stick tape plus the clips to hold this down.
Here is the old spoiler. Notice all of the tape Lexus used? This thing is a royal pain to remove.
Colorsanding is complete. I started with 1000, then to 1500 and 2000. Final buffing compund was used to bring back the ultra luster of the new clear.
Finished product. Sorry, garage lighting. Daytime pics to come.
I was really looking for something more aggressive vs the stock spoiler which I am not a fan of. This is a bit nicer though still a bit tame. My opinion was that the common person will not notice a difference between this spoiler and the OEM spoiler. When a friend came over late in the day he asked if I put on a new spoiler which put a smile on my face.
Would I do it again? Tough question. It is similar to the stock spoiler however I had no choice as some &^%*&^*&^* keyed my old spoiler in two spots.
Will post some daytime pics soon.
Lee
Last edited by Pearlpower; 12-30-05 at 10:31 AM.
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Tom's Spoiler
I TOO WANTED THE TOM'S SPOILER , BUT WHEN I FOUND THAT IT WAS A SHOW DISPLAY
( CF LOWER ) I cancelled mine.....
The good news is my side skirts and front bumper assy, eyelines & wald wheels are here !
( CF LOWER ) I cancelled mine.....
The good news is my side skirts and front bumper assy, eyelines & wald wheels are here !
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Originally Posted by GEE-BEE
I TOO WANTED THE TOM'S SPOILER , BUT WHEN I FOUND THAT IT WAS A SHOW DISPLAY
( CF LOWER ) I cancelled mine.....
The good news is my side skirts and front bumper assy, eyelines & wald wheels are here !
( CF LOWER ) I cancelled mine.....
The good news is my side skirts and front bumper assy, eyelines & wald wheels are here !
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Originally Posted by GEE-BEE
Looks great Lee !
I would like if it had the lower CF piece like in the car show pic's.
I would like if it had the lower CF piece like in the car show pic's.
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