Taking off spoiler

slrvstang2007 · October 24th, 2007, 09:40 PM

It might have already been discussed but I couldnt find it on the search, anyways anyone taken off their stock spoiler yet? I tried and realised theres some very strong adhesive holding it to the truck, anyone have any tips on how to get it off with out damaging the paint?

Jucostud · October 24th, 2007, 09:52 PM

Blow dryer? Maybe it could heat up the sticky stuff to help it come off?

Jucostud · October 24th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Are you gonna paint it black? I definetly want to see some picks!

slrvstang2007 · October 24th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Already painted spoiler black and wating on some black bullitt deep dishes which should be here tommrow! this is the spoiler i already painted http://www.blowbyracing.com/keen-lnr-1wing.html what ya think from a silver owner to another.. lol

Jucostud · October 24th, 2007, 10:13 PM

I like it! How did you paint it? I'm curious, because i'm gonna do the same thing to mine.

Jucostud · October 24th, 2007, 10:14 PM

I want some pics of it on your car when you're finished

slrvstang2007 · October 24th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Ya i'll definatly add some pipcs this weekend, painting it was pretty fun I love doing stuff like that, get some 600 grit sand paper and sand down the spoiler till its nice and smooth (you can use 800 if your worried about scratching it) then wash it off with soap and water, then put some adhesion promoter on a few coats i just did what was recomended on the can (used all duplicolor by the way), then i added a few coats of sandable primer then let it dry for a while then sanded it down with some 800 grit sand paper washed that off then it was time for the coats of black i put 4 coats on all pretty light except the last was a little heavy, then i put on my clear coat in thin layers and let it dry for about 2days then hit it with a clay bar to get rid of any over spray and gave it a nice coat of wax came out looking great! this is my first time so there was some trial and error. All i can say is watch the over spray and dont get to generous on the coats i had some drips first try, and then a few scratches from using sand paper that was to gritty, but anyways it was a blast and if your gonna try it good luck and enjoy!

Jucostud · October 25th, 2007, 12:31 AM

Did you use spray paint, or did you have a gun?

Drick · October 25th, 2007, 01:15 AM

Nice idea man post pics I wanna see how it works out for ya

LV51FER · October 25th, 2007, 04:11 AM

Try this link for removal of the spoiler:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthrea...=GT500+spoiler

Basically it's a case of undoing the 4 bolts and then severing the adhesive layer using a ruler or something. I used a 6" roller with a jagged edge (for cutting paper). I used silicon lube which reduces the cutting ability but stops the adhesive sticking and jamming the ruler. Just pulling the spoiler up and jabbing to break the foam worked best for me.

Removal of the stuff left is down to a strong thumbnail to remove most of the foam and then a solvent to remove the remaining glue (I used isopropanol alcohol).

Just don't be tempted to use anything metal, take your time and don't be impatient. When the spoiler is off, you're left with 4 holes in the bootlid. I bought a pre-painted GT500 spoiler from The Spoiler Store on ebay which fits using two of the holes.

Emay · October 25th, 2007, 09:02 AM

Best to sever the 3m adhesive under the spoiler feet with some 30# fishing line.. It can't scratch and it fairly easily slices right through the 3m tape under the mounting areas. Downside is it leaves a fair amount of cleanup.

Fishing line method works on emblems and such as well.

slrvstang2007 · October 25th, 2007, 05:28 PM

Cool thanks for the advice emay, and Juco I just used the spray canswish i had the money for a gun but the cans seemed to work out nicely

forensicsteve · October 25th, 2007, 09:38 PM

One of the first things I did was remove the rear spoiler. I tried to find a trunk lid without one, in the same color and just do a swap but in the end, had it done by a body shop. I'm useless at doing car stuff myself...lol

At least you can't tell there was ever a spoiler there.

roush06 · October 25th, 2007, 10:05 PM

just be very careful...mine is in two pieces now...i was not careful.....good thing i already the roush spoiler to replace it...

Emay · October 25th, 2007, 10:58 PM

holy schnikees, you snapped it in two?

roush06 · October 26th, 2007, 12:17 AM

well it cracked when i was taking it off so i said f this and in a fit of rage i demolished it

the rest of the car was fine and rest of the installation went smoothly

catchtheroadrunner · October 26th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by roush06

...so i said f this and in a fit of rage i demolished it

the rest of the car was fine and rest of the installation went smoothly

LOL..move along, there's nothing to see here.

roush06 · October 26th, 2007, 11:44 AM

lol not my brightest hour

Jucostud · January 18th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Any pics yet?

06RedfireGT · January 18th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by catchtheroadrunner

LOL..move along, there's nothing to see here.

that made me lol

October 24th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#1
slrvstang2007 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	Taking off spoiler It might have already been discussed but I couldnt find it on the search, anyways anyone taken off their stock spoiler yet? I tried and realised theres some very strong adhesive holding it to the truck, anyone have any tips on how to get it off with out damaging the paint?

October 24th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#2
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	Blow dryer? Maybe it could heat up the sticky stuff to help it come off? __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

October 24th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#3
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you gonna paint it black? I definetly want to see some picks! __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

October 24th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#5
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like it! How did you paint it? I'm curious, because i'm gonna do the same thing to mine. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

October 24th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#6
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	I want some pics of it on your car when you're finished __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

October 24th, 2007, 09:58 PM	#4
slrvstang2007 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	Already painted spoiler black and wating on some black bullitt deep dishes which should be here tommrow! this is the spoiler i already painted http://www.blowbyracing.com/keen-lnr-1wing.html what ya think from a silver owner to another.. lol

October 24th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#7
slrvstang2007 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya i'll definatly add some pipcs this weekend, painting it was pretty fun I love doing stuff like that, get some 600 grit sand paper and sand down the spoiler till its nice and smooth (you can use 800 if your worried about scratching it) then wash it off with soap and water, then put some adhesion promoter on a few coats i just did what was recomended on the can (used all duplicolor by the way), then i added a few coats of sandable primer then let it dry for a while then sanded it down with some 800 grit sand paper washed that off then it was time for the coats of black i put 4 coats on all pretty light except the last was a little heavy, then i put on my clear coat in thin layers and let it dry for about 2days then hit it with a clay bar to get rid of any over spray and gave it a nice coat of wax came out looking great! this is my first time so there was some trial and error. All i can say is watch the over spray and dont get to generous on the coats i had some drips first try, and then a few scratches from using sand paper that was to gritty, but anyways it was a blast and if your gonna try it good luck and enjoy!

October 25th, 2007, 12:31 AM	#8
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you use spray paint, or did you have a gun? __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

October 25th, 2007, 01:15 AM	#9
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nice idea man post pics I wanna see how it works out for ya __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

October 25th, 2007, 04:11 AM	#10
LV51FER Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try this link for removal of the spoiler: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthrea...=GT500+spoiler Basically it's a case of undoing the 4 bolts and then severing the adhesive layer using a ruler or something. I used a 6" roller with a jagged edge (for cutting paper). I used silicon lube which reduces the cutting ability but stops the adhesive sticking and jamming the ruler. Just pulling the spoiler up and jabbing to break the foam worked best for me. Removal of the stuff left is down to a strong thumbnail to remove most of the foam and then a solvent to remove the remaining glue (I used isopropanol alcohol). Just don't be tempted to use anything metal, take your time and don't be impatient. When the spoiler is off, you're left with 4 holes in the bootlid. I bought a pre-painted GT500 spoiler from The Spoiler Store on ebay which fits using two of the holes. __________________ Past: 85 Vette; 87 & 98 Z28; 02 Z06. Present: Vortech HO Mustang GT

October 25th, 2007, 09:02 AM	#11
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Best to sever the 3m adhesive under the spoiler feet with some 30# fishing line.. It can't scratch and it fairly easily slices right through the 3m tape under the mounting areas. Downside is it leaves a fair amount of cleanup. Fishing line method works on emblems and such as well. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

October 25th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#12
slrvstang2007 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool thanks for the advice emay, and Juco I just used the spray canswish i had the money for a gun but the cans seemed to work out nicely

October 25th, 2007, 09:38 PM	#13
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 reviews	One of the first things I did was remove the rear spoiler. I tried to find a trunk lid without one, in the same color and just do a swap but in the end, had it done by a body shop. I'm useless at doing car stuff myself...lol At least you can't tell there was ever a spoiler there.

October 25th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#14
roush06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	just be very careful...mine is in two pieces now...i was not careful.....good thing i already the roush spoiler to replace it... __________________ 06 Mustang GT Black 5speed Every Heartbeat Stops...The Legend Lives......

October 25th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#15
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	holy schnikees, you snapped it in two? __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

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October 26th, 2007, 12:17 AM	#16
roush06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	well it cracked when i was taking it off so i said f this and in a fit of rage i demolished it the rest of the car was fine and rest of the installation went smoothly __________________ 06 Mustang GT Black 5speed Every Heartbeat Stops...The Legend Lives......

October 26th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#18
roush06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol not my brightest hour __________________ 06 Mustang GT Black 5speed Every Heartbeat Stops...The Legend Lives......

January 18th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#19
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any pics yet? __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

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