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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 07:15 AM
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What primer and flexible additives should I use for my front and rear spoilers. They are the factory spoilers. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 07:56 AM
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No factory spoilers on the rear of any C3.

The front air dam is black plastic so I would not paint but if you want to, just use a rattle can semi-gloss or flat.
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 08:08 AM
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Default Code D80

Their actually urethane same as the front and rear bumper covers, these spoilers started in 78 with the Indy package.whether they were installed at the factory or the dealership, they are OEM


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Call your local paint jobber and talk to them about what they have available.
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you would typically remove the prior layer of paint carefully ..
check the system you are using but typically primers need flex additive and the base coat and clearcoat hardener for maximum flexibility..
here is the spoiler i did recently
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-advice.html



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So basically the primer is what needs the flex additive and base coat clear coat as usual.
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Originally Posted by vetter557
So basically the primer is what needs the flex additive and base coat clear coat as usual.
typical.. always see TDS from whatever system you need..
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I stand corrected. Stuck in my chrome bumper sector of the C3 galaxy.
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