Spraying a Spoiler

Sinque

Sinque

Sinque

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Hi,

i've bought a small spoiler like this one:

http://www.m-99.co.uk/Car_Bodykits/Citroen_Saxo/saxo_roof_spoiler.jpg

and it is all primed and ready to be sprayed.

Would I be better off spraying it myself or going to a professional to do it? I've read it isn't difficult to do on your own and would be much less expensive as money isn't something i'm currently rolling in :(

Also, to fix it to my car a lot of people say just use silicon alone? Apparently it makes sure it doesnt rust and doesnt cause any damage to the car itself and also stops any rattling. Is this feasible idea or a bad road to go down?

Thanks a lot. :)
 
Sinque said:
Hi,
I've read it isn't difficult to do on your own and would be much less expensive as money isn't something i'm currently rolling in :(
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Don't go buying spoilers then :p

But seriously, just get someone to do it for you. Even the worst dodgy backstreet bodyshop in the world is going to do a better job than you will manage.
 
Get someone to spray it and fit it, if you cant afford it now then wait until you can.

If you do it yourself it will cost you more in the long run than getting it done properly first time.
 
So guys, I bought some canvas and want the Mona Lisa on it. I don't really have the money for a pro artist to do it. A mate told me it wouldn't be too hard though, do you think I should give it a go?

So yeah, get a pro to do it :p
 
Unsurprisingly I'd suggest getting a pro to do it. You may well be able to do a reasonable job yourself, but would you be happy with just reasonable?

Don't use silicon to affix it either. Use a proper PU adhesive sealer like U-Pol Tigerseal, or Sikaflex 221 or 227 and you'll be sorted. I've fitted countless spoilers with this kind of product, and as long as you abrade and clean both surfaces well before applying it, it'll last a lifetime. You'll probably snap the spoiler or buckle the tailgate before the adhesive gives way!

You'll need to find some way of temporarily holding it in place for several hours though whilst the adhesive cures, and I wouldn't drive the car for at least 24 hours.
 
If you are careful and spend plenty of time prepping it before and after coats its straightforward enough to do yourself.

As its only a small item such as a spoiler you can get away with using spray cans (providing they are fairly decent, a shop near me sells high pressure ones) if your enviornment is good enough, and as said above you are willing to put the work in.

Of course - going to a pro is much easier, safer, and far less risk of ruining your spoiler.
 
Alright, cheers for the advice guys. I'll get some quotes to see how much it will cost to get it professionally done :)

And paintguy i'll get some proper adhesive so thanks for that :)
 
Sika is great stuff yeah, ultra strong, you'd bend the tailgate mounts before pulling the spoiler off with that stuff. Even so, I'd still want some proper mechanical nuts and bolts just to be sure, and it won't fall off while the adhesive is curing :p
 
I drove around today and everywhere was £50 to get it sprayed. I found a reputable garage which would spray and fit it for £50 and it is a mates dad so if it isn't any good I can come down on him :p I don't get paid until friday but he is spraying it for friday and sticking it on for me on the day which is nice.

Going to have to T-cut the entire car and get it totally clean else the spoiler with its brand new paint might look a bit off :p
 
I did my own by myself on my old E34 years ago.

I drilled holes for the spoiler, sanded, primed and painted it with rattlecans from local hellfrauds.

Was not perfect, but no one would have known unless they went up to it and stuck their nose practically right on it.

Just do decent preparation, and it will go well. Mind you, after you have paid for all the paint, and the time, you might as well have got it done by a pro :P
 
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