painting original rear spoiler

[cody1989GTA]

On my tax return check i will be ordering a new fiberglass spoiler, but i was wanting to get better at doing my own painting and thought I would practice on the rubber spoiler(and it would make it look better till I order the new spoiler) But my queston is how do u apply paint on a rubber surface? Its not like metal where u can primer.. ay suggestions would help. And I know that is probably not even worth the work but It would help the looks for now, thanks in advance

[mr.turbota]

They sell flexable primer.
The paint will need a flex agent as well.

George :cool:

[BigBadGTA]

When you order the fiberglass one, be sure to be ready with extra fiberglass because it will not sit flush to the car. you will have to add layers and sand until its right. And as for painting it yourself, I would not recommend it. spray paint will look terrible every time. Believe me, I tried to paint my spiler myself and it turned out absolutely hideous. I had to wet sand it all down again and have it painted professionally. Just make sure it sits flush before you paint the new one or you will be sorry.

[mr.turbota]

What brand rear spoiler did you use?
I haven't heard any bad things about these fiberglass replacement rear spoilers.
As for adding fiberglass to them.

Just wondering,

George :cool:

[BigBadGTA]

I have the Hawks spoiler. Pretty much everyone I have seen on Thirdgen.org has had problems getting the spoiler to sit flush on the passenger side. My car has problems fitting too, I didn't add the fiberglass to make it flush before I painted it and so now it looks weird on one side. I will have to take it off and fix it, then have it repainted again. It really sucks because its turning into a $1000 spoiler rather quick.. :shrug2:

[FearThisGTA]

I think that the reason for poor fitment issues on the pass side is because of the same issue with the rear decklid not being flush with the pass side rear qtr, either. Which was an issue with all of them from the factory. Just my .02.

[ThunderChicken]

My fiberglass spoiler required NO adjustment and no additional fiberglass. The only change we had to make was removing the original clips from the hatch.

[cody1989GTA]

maybe just the spoiler hawks provides has problems

[GTA50]

My understanding is that all of the fiberglas spoilers come from the same source but are sold through different outlets (i.e. Hawks). I never had any fitment issues with the one I bought a couple of years back.

As far as painting the fiberglas spoiler, prep, prep and more prep (i.e. sanding and perhaps a bit of spot putty) before painting will give a good finish.

For the urethane spoiler, if you are painting it off the car, then definitely use the flex agents as that will keep the paint from cracking when you do the re-install. If painting it on the car, you don't need to bother. I've heard that the flex agents dissipate in two years anyway, so if the part is rigidly fixed (i.e. won't flex) then the flex agents are just an unnecessary expense.

[ThunderChicken]

maybe just the spoiler hawks provides has problems

My spoiler came from Hawks, actually...and my body shop said it was the nicest one they've ever worked with.

[cody1989GTA]

i am going to go with hawks as well...hopefully no problems