My $74 Spoiler Project

[sirsol66]

Originally Posted by batmobilefrs

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spray_paint.asp
Found this by typing FRS paint into Google

I've used them before and actually didn't have the best luck with their paint matching. I'm curious where the OP got his paint as his seems to be a pretty good match. Also very curious about the clear he used, since it seems to have essentially no orange peel.

[ron_n_tx]

Originally Posted by trevorovert

Do you mind me asking how much you paid to paint it?

I paid $150 to have it painted. That was the going price for most all of the shops that I called. The exception was MAACO, which quoted $100. I did not use them as they had really bad reviews.

http://www.americaneliteautobody.com/

[86-tundra]

Originally Posted by ron_n_tx

I paid $150 to have it painted. That was the going price for most all of the shops that I called. The exception was MAACO, which quoted $100. I did not use them as they had really bad reviews.

http://www.americaneliteautobody.com/

Great response, thanks!!

[uEih]

I love these spoilers, too bad I have a limited and they have holes in the trunk :/

[FRSHunter]

Are knockoff body parts fitting better than they used to lets say 5 years ago? It looks like the spoiler fits very well and the only real difference between this and the TRD is that the TRD one has that weather stripping thing around it.

[Alain]

Originally Posted by FRSHunter

Are knockoff body parts fitting better than they used to lets say 5 years ago? It looks like the spoiler fits very well and the only real difference between this and the TRD is that the TRD one has that weather stripping thing around it.

Depends on who makes them. I also got a replica spoiler and got it painted from my friend to do it.

[FRSHunter]

Originally Posted by Alain

Depends on who makes them. I also got a replica spoiler and got it painted from my friend to do it.

Spoiler looks good! Just wondering about trd skirts and front lips.

[boredom.is.me]

Originally Posted by FRSHunter

Are knockoff body parts fitting better than they used to lets say 5 years ago? It looks like the spoiler fits very well and the only real difference between this and the TRD is that the TRD one has that weather stripping thing around it.

I got the Version Select TRD knockoff when there wasn't any other good options and it fit like shit. Stay away from their products.

[FLYFISHR]

Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

Next I used two coats of a primer meant to bond to that type of plastic. then I did 4 lays of base coat and 3 layers of clear.

Did you sand between coats of paint and clear coat. If so what grit?

[SkitterSkotter]

Originally Posted by FLYFISHR

Did you sand between coats of paint and clear coat. If so what grit?

I did not sand between coats of paint and clear. I only sanded after the primer was on, though it really wasn't needed as it was so smooth.

[Joe-G]

Good Job! Mind if I ask how many cans each of primer, base, and clear you ended up using?

[SkitterSkotter]

Originally Posted by Joe-G

Good Job! Mind if I ask how many cans each of primer, base, and clear you ended up using?

Thanks! It was 1 can of primer, 2 cans of basecoat and 1 can of clear.

[Vincenttam]

Very good post, i was looking for something exactly like this. Does anyone have a link to a diy for painting your car with aerosol or something on the like. All i find on youtube are people either painting with guns or guys painting their civics with your basic spray paint from home depot... I'm completely new to car painting and want to know what i will need.

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Very good post, i was looking for something exactly like this. Does anyone have a link to a diy for painting your car with aerosol or something on the like. All i find on youtube are people either painting with guns or guys painting their civics with your basic spray paint from home depot... I'm completely new to car painting and want to know what i will need.

I think automotivetouchup (op's paint source) has a youtube video up. It also shows them using their fancy spray attachment. It's small enough of a part, would make a good beginner project. Only caveat is that it's molded plastic, make sure it is cleaned properly before priming and painting - those molded parts sometimes still have release agents on the surface that need to be removed.


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