SLP rear spoiler install
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SLP rear spoiler install
SLP rear spoiler will be delivered this Thursday. (according to Fedex) I plan to install it this weekend. For those of you that have installed one, any tips, suggestions, or helps you want to pass on?
I have seen your pictures, love them and have been munching at the bit to get one. I think they look great, follow the flow of the body lines and add a personalized touch.
I have seen your pictures, love them and have been munching at the bit to get one. I think they look great, follow the flow of the body lines and add a personalized touch.
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If you bought it painted, I hope your paint matches up correct.
My Vette is Speedway white and they missed the color by a bunch.
The spoiler was too bright. Cross your fingers !
I am going to have mine repainted because the vendor would not stand behind it. He said my car was faded
My Vette is Speedway white and they missed the color by a bunch.
The spoiler was too bright. Cross your fingers !
I am going to have mine repainted because the vendor would not stand behind it. He said my car was faded
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Been thinking about one of these myself. Will follow this thread for some good tips. 
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If you bought it painted, I hope your paint matches up correct.
My Vette is Speedway white and they missed the color by a bunch.
The spoiler was too bright. Cross your fingers !
I am going to have mine repainted because the vendor would not stand behind it. He said my car was faded
My Vette is Speedway white and they missed the color by a bunch.
The spoiler was too bright. Cross your fingers !
I am going to have mine repainted because the vendor would not stand behind it. He said my car was faded
Thanks for the "patience counsel" also. I have a good body prep, extra 3m tape, and it sould be mid 70's.
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I've had mine for serveral yrs now & like it alot! Suggest getting the piece warm (I let mine lay in direct sunlight for a while). Having a helper is a good idea. Wide painters tape & a heat sorce (I used a hair dryer). My vette is TR so I used a red felt tip marker on the edge of the double sided tape at the edges. Since yours is white you can let it alone or maybe go w/black marker. Dry fit & clean area real well (alcohol) I started at the center by the third brake light & worked my way out. I found the ends the hardest to follow the body lines & used some clamps at the bottom edges to help the tape take hold. Take your time. Good luck!
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I've had mine for serveral yrs now & like it alot! Suggest getting the piece warm (I let mine lay in direct sunlight for a while). Having a helper is a good idea. Wide painters tape & a heat sorce (I used a hair dryer). My vette is TR so I used a red felt tip marker on the edge of the double sided tape at the edges. Since yours is white you can let it alone or maybe go w/black marker. Dry fit & clean area real well (alcohol) I started at the center by the third brake light & worked my way out. I found the ends the hardest to follow the body lines & used some clamps at the bottom edges to help the tape take hold. Take your time. Good luck!
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I got mine from RPI and it is Torch Red and a perfect match. You will need two people to do it right. The first thing I did was a test fit. Once I had it where it need to be I outlined it with blue painters tape. Follow the instructions on the double sided tape placement and how to remove the paper backing when installing on the car. The only area that I would redo is the one corner. We got the tape a little to close to the outer edge and it is not down flush with the body completely, but it is hard to notice.
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[QUOTE=TR6speed;1580581115]I got mine from RPI and it is Torch Red and a perfect match. You will need two people to do it right. The first thing I did was a test fit. Once I had it where it need to be I outlined it with blue painters tape. Follow the instructions on the double sided tape placement and how to remove the paper backing when installing on the car. The only area that I would redo is the one corner. We got the tape a little to close to the outer edge and it is not down flush with the body completely, but it is hard to notice.
Very helpful, thank you! How long before you drove it?
Very helpful, thank you! How long before you drove it?
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[QUOTE=robertlthomson;1580581715]
Not sure because this was put on about 3 years ago and it is not a daily driver. However, I don't believe there is any wait time. Once that tape is stuck down, it is not coming off.
I got mine from RPI and it is Torch Red and a perfect match. You will need two people to do it right. The first thing I did was a test fit. Once I had it where it need to be I outlined it with blue painters tape. Follow the instructions on the double sided tape placement and how to remove the paper backing when installing on the car. The only area that I would redo is the one corner. We got the tape a little to close to the outer edge and it is not down flush with the body completely, but it is hard to notice.
Very helpful, thank you! How long before you drove it?
Very helpful, thank you! How long before you drove it?
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You want to take your time and install it correctly.
I suggest experimening with where you put the tape on the spoiler. I moved it inward (front and back) so that from a horizontal angle you cannot see the grey tape. It also sits much more flush to the body.
I have seen some very poorly installed, very ugly. Hope yours goes great.
I suggest experimening with where you put the tape on the spoiler. I moved it inward (front and back) so that from a horizontal angle you cannot see the grey tape. It also sits much more flush to the body.
I have seen some very poorly installed, very ugly. Hope yours goes great.
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[QUOTE=robertlthomson;1580581715]This. ^^ Sounds like a common problem. Get the tape away from the edges on the corners of the spoiler. I'm afraid mine may crack if I try to remove it and re-install. Still looks really good though. Paint match is a shade off, but only noticeable in the sun if you're really looking. Overall, I'm happy with it. It's a nice piece and it saved me the hassle of going to the body shop for paint.
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Re instal questions: I used heat at the bottom corners to conform to the body lines using tape & clamps to hold in place. I used cardboard on the clamp jaws to protect the finish. I started the instal in the morning & drove the vette the next day. Again, take your time & good luck! P.S. If I recall correctly the instal took approx an hour.
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I installed mine using clear silicone. I taped it down with painter's tape and let it sit overnight. Fit and look was just fine, but it's coming off today, to be replaced with an ACI 740.
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Very easy to install just start from center pull a little backing off the tape once you get it where you want it and slowly pull the rest of the backing off and push down on the spoiler as you go. Just be sure to clean the area real good before you start. My car Is electron blue and the paint matched perfect. But some colors do fade more than others. Good luck!!
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I've read the install instructions and they say do not drive the car for 24 hours after install to ensure the tape sticks properly. I think I would follow those directions.