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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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So....how would you fix this? (Yes, I know there are posts on this topic).
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 09:23 PM
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Spray with a carbon flash rattle can.

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Originally Posted by Texas1
So....how would you fix this? (Yes, I know there are posts on this topic).
Remove splitter, sand and fill the scratches if it needs it, primer, then spray with carbon flash paint.
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 09:52 PM
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Paint it or for what they cost new just replace it.
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Paint it or for what they cost new just replace it.
It’s beyond just paint, althouogh tthe pic doesn’t really show it. I can replacit but wanted to consider some repair options of possible. Mabye a fill, wet sand, paint, xpel........something to mess around and try. If it fails, then replace.......
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Originally Posted by HooosierDaddy
Paint it or for what they cost new just replace it.
Easy to replace and not expensive.
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Easy to replace and not expensive.
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Originally Posted by Texas1


It’s beyond just paint, althouogh tthe pic doesn’t really show it. I can replacit but wanted to consider some repair options of possible. Mabye a fill, wet sand, paint, xpel........something to mess around and try. If it fails, then replace.......
Pull it off, sand, and try wrapping it! (I have wrap on the brain today since I spent time doing some )

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Sand it. Then paint it flat or semi and forget it til next time. I’ve done mine a few times in the past year.
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Originally Posted by Texas1
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That doesn't look too bad. I would just sanded, primed & paint. But if you not into that just buy another one as Vetteman Jack mentioned it's not $$

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Part out the car, order a new one.
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Originally Posted by Texas1


It’s beyond just paint, althouogh tthe pic doesn’t really show it. I can replacit but wanted to consider some repair options of possible. Mabye a fill, wet sand, paint, xpel........something to mess around and try. If it fails, then replace.......
If it's a plastic poverty splitter just replace it for ~$100. It will bend and the fill repair may not hold when you inevitable hit it again!

My Stage 2 Aero Option is Carbon Fiber painted carbon flash. I have installed a Scrape Armor "Splitter Protector" that has already paid for itself:


THE TEFLON LIKE MATERIAL THE "PROTECTOR" IS MADE FROM PROTRUDES 1/4 INCH BELOW SPLITTER AND HELPS IF GOING DOWN A STEEP DRIVEWAY. CAN'T HELP IF HITTING AN 18 WHEELER TIRE TREAD IN THE ROAD, etc!

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There is enough material that you can sand a paint. I’ve used Dupli-Color trim paint in the past on other vehicles with great results. It blends well and has the same matte black finish... or, as mentioned, just replace it.

The splitter is attached with several screws and metal rivets that will have to be drilled out. I replaced mine when installing a Stage 3...



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Originally Posted by sTz
There is enough material that you can sand a paint. I’ve used Dupli-Color trim paint in the past on other vehicles with great results. It blends well and has the same matte black finish... or, as mentioned, just replace it.

The splitter is attached with several screws and metal rivets that will have to be drilled out. I replaced mine when installing a Stage 3...



thanks. What grit paper works best?

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