OldSchool

I understand that there can be imperfections with fglass pieces, but this is sold as new and not 'imperfect'. Is it gonna be worth my time/effort/shipping charges to get a different spoiler, or should I just make this one work for fear of getting a worse one? There are no cracks <right now> but some of the primered marks are covering scratches. Does anyone have experience with glass from Eckler's? They will take it back, but I'm thinking of shipping cost<oversized> etc.
I am not in a hurry to do this so time is not an issue. What do you all think?
Steve

Wow.. Just read the other Eckler's thread. I have ordered from them and never had problems before this..

427V8

well that big hairy thing growing out of the spoiler in the center pic is pretty bad...

onaqwst

it'll be a pain to deal with sending it back..... i sent a zr1 bumper for a c3 back and it took months to send me a new stock one.. the zr1 bumper didn't even look right on a c3 plus it didn't line up at all....... they get their fiberglass mainly from ACI and so u have to wait for 2 companies to deal with it..... i would try to work with it...... since it's a spoiler, it will prolly get banged up a bit anyways from street use....

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WhichVette?

I'm no expert, but I think you can fix that up to look perfect pretty easily. Probably wouldn't be worth the time, trouble, or money to return for another one.

big_G

I hate to slam any company, but I buy ALOT of fiberglass stuff from Ecklers...they don't make much of their own glass anymore, and the molds are really getting tired. If you don't like it, I say send it back and COMPLAIN about the quality. (I do). BTW, other manufacturers have the same problems with quality. Some of the door-to-door front ends don't fit well at all..I'll step of the soap box for now...lol

Brettmc

My guess would be you got someone else's return....

Shipping it back would be up to you. Personally, I would call and talk to a responsible person and insist on some kind of compensation because it's obviously a used part and you don't really want the hassle of returning it, blah, blah.

I bought a 1-piece spoiler from them last year and it was fine, fit like a charm.

Brett

Star79

Call them, and send pics of the damage, try and get them to do a partial refund or a credit on your account. Both of those options will be less costly and troublesome than sending it back.

You can fix that little damage easy anyway.

GSjimbo

If you talk to the right person I don't think it should cost you anything to send it back. It's defective which is a whole lot different that "I changed my mind and don't want it anymore." Most reputable companies like Eckler's will give you a direct return authorization number to ship it back in their account. Good lick. .

Jughead

That reminds me of the L-88 hood I ordered from them. Scratches and primer spots. I thought I received someone's reject. They would not pay shipping and I would have to pay $100 each way! So a $495 hood would have cost me $795!

I kept the hood and have the paint shop prep it and paint.

Z-man

I don't see any problems that aren't on all pieces of fiberglass...

bryan27

i agree with the above -

that looks like typical fiberglass. the imperfections you see are taken care of in the painting process anyway. The body shop will charge you the same for what you have that they would charge for a perfect piece. it just goes with the territory and is expected.

...and believe me, I have painted MORE than my fair share of cars. especially fiberglass ones!

zipp-75

Mine was the same way - common to fiberglass.

PS> If you did not get instructions, you must keep your stock spoiler under that one for proper air flow.

Sharky Guam

many of us know that gettting fiberglass parts and getting it to fit without any work is like spinning a roulette wheel. Obviously,it is not one of their better pieces. But it looks pretty easy to finish and prepare for paint. The heartache involved to send it back is probably not worth the trouble. Also, like someone else said, we pay for what we get.

Techno

Maybe the pics don't show the prob but all I see is gelcoat discoloration. Unless you planned on leaving this color it shouldn't matter.

Paul L

Most fiberglass parts come with a disclaimer warning that some minor imperfections are normal. This rear valence required some grinding and sanding to get a good fit. I believe it is the expectation of the manufacturer that the part will "finished" and not installed and used as shipped. Unless there are cracks, I would keep the parts.

turtlevette

i don't see any defects?

my **** retentive meter is going wild.

OldSchool

Well, Like I said, it is not cracked, just slightly filled and primered in those obvious looking, dull grey primer spots. I just wanted to get the group's take on the normal accepted quality of fglass panels (or lack thereof.) I will call and complain, but keep the panel since I will sand and paint anyway, and make my future purchases elsewhere..
Thanks for everyone's input.

Steve

luerja

I received one about 2 months ago and had the same thing...no worries mine works just fine.

jim