Question about mach chin spoiler

redfire04 · 03-13-2005, 08:25 PM

Thinking about the mach 1 chin spoiler for my redfire 04 gt.
i was thinking about painting it to match because i think it would look much better.

are these the smooth plastic type material or are they textured? just wondering if they would be easy to have painted?

also from MT they come coiled up. is it a pain getting it to fit after it's been un coiled? would it be worth $25 to have it shipped not coiled up?

Thanks!

WaterDR · 03-13-2005, 08:31 PM

They are slightly rough. Can look great painted. Don't spend the extra money on freight. They uncoil fine.

redfire04 · 03-13-2005, 08:34 PM

great! i'm not sure if i want the chin or not...now that i've been reading you have to drill holes to install it. i don't really want to do that to my bumper!

what about the grill delete? those can be painted as well right?
Thanks again!

WaterDR · 03-13-2005, 09:31 PM

The holes that you have to drill, will never be seen by anyone unless they crawl under the car.

The GD could be painted too.

*madmatt* · 03-14-2005, 01:18 PM

GET IT. They look great, and I have seen them unpainted on redfire cars, and it looks great. I wouldnt paint it, I think the flat black gives it good contrast and actually looks better without. Just an opinion so take it as that. And about the holes, as said, no one is going to see them anyway.

TonyStangs · 03-17-2005, 06:54 PM

:icon_bigs --- check out pictures of my whip in my signature, Laser Red GT with painted chin spoiler and grill delete. installation took me a good half hour, no visible marks what so ever, painted for free cause i have a family shop but shouldnt be much to paint it anywhere - adds SOOOO much to the car you have no idea

rebelyell · 04-01-2005, 04:40 PM

be careful when doing what the instructions say. They say to tape it to the facia to line it up using masking or duct tape. That spoiler is very porous. I used duct tape and the dam sticky crap would not come off. i used everything from dawn soap to pam spray. I probably should have let it sit for a while but I got antsy and scrubbed it a plastic brush. dummy me, i scrubbed the black off of it.
I'll touch it up with some flat black paint is only thing I can think that would halfway match. plus mine was a little warped in 1 spot when I got it. probably from the molding process. Anyone got a suggestion to get that out. It shows. it aint perfect. but it still looks ok

*venom* · 04-01-2005, 08:25 PM

Most tapes are not good since heat will make the glue stick to what ever its attached to. Best thing to use is painters tape blue one.

stang00 · 04-22-2005, 04:28 PM

yes u shoudl paint ur chin spoiler if u get one it will look good on ur car it doesn't on all cars but yours i bet it would

*madmatt* · 04-23-2005, 07:35 AM

Use the little clamp thingies, they dont leave tape residue and dont fall off like painters tape.

04DarkShadowGT · 04-23-2005, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt

Use the little clamp thingies, they dont leave tape residue and dont fall off like painters tape.

Exactly what I did. Just some cheap plastic spring loaded clamps from harbor freight. I think they were a couple bucks for 10 of em.

rebelyell · 04-26-2005, 11:18 PM

Dam I wish I would have thought of that..

ain10: My chin spoiler is about 1/16" off from side to side. Not really noticable unless you look for it but I see it everytime I look at it. I was in a hurry to get it done and I took shortcuts. I have started some cures for it though. Elongating the original holes in the bumper to make it (adjustable) and then securing the spoiler with small 10/32 nuts and bolts. I'll work it where it needs to be. I love to fabricate. LOL:tongue9:

But I still can't figure out why a solid piece of black plastic got that discolored from scrubbing with a hard plastic brush.??

rebelyell · 04-26-2005, 11:34 PM

here's a pic of my discoloration on chin spoiler. Nothing short of painting it has worked. can you see the 3 small spots at the edge of facia where I taped it? and the center of the spoiler itself. Gaaad that's ugly. I should probably just get a whole new spoiler and do it right this time:book1:

rada · 05-07-2005, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebelyell

here's a pic of my discoloration on chin spoiler. Nothing short of painting it has worked. can you see the 3 small spots at the edge of facia where I taped it? and the center of the spoiler itself. Gaaad that's ugly. I should probably just get a whole new spoiler and do it right this time:book1:

Rebel,

Take yourself over to an Ace hardware and grab a can of Krylon Fusion Satin Black paint. Fusion is made for plasic, and bonds to it permenently. Just make sure to wipe your spoiler down with some denatured alcohol to remove any Armor All type stuff you might have used on it.

raindamier · 05-08-2005, 02:14 PM

used the buddy system to install mine. I thought the same thing about the tape so I called some friends, 2 held it in place while myself and another went under and marked all the holes to drill. Took a grand total of 15 minutes and 8 beers. :evil6:

MineralGT · 05-08-2005, 02:17 PM

Does anyone have pics of the spoiler installed on a Mineral Gray GT?

csledd · 05-08-2005, 08:32 PM

we used jack stands and clamps to hold mine up until we got it just perfect.. and then we put a lot more screws in than the 3-4 measily ones they supplied (bought mine from ford)

raindamier · 05-08-2005, 08:46 PM

Yeah, I would not use what ford gives you. I don't even see how those hold it up at high speeds and everything else. I used stainless steal bolts, washers and nuts to put mine on and it isn't going anywere.

csledd · 05-08-2005, 09:02 PM

i believe we went with bolts, washers, and nuts like you said.. not screws

that thing is on there tight too!

Blue03gt · 05-10-2005, 05:38 PM

the screws that came with the chin spoiler worked just fine for me... that thing is never falling off

04DarkShadowGT · 05-11-2005, 09:04 AM

Imo you might want to re-think the whole screw the chin spoiler on thing. The reason I say that is because its alot cheaper to buy another chin spoiler than a new front bumper.

If something hits the chin spoiler and it cannot come off of the bumper you might damage the bumper. Where if you use the plastic fastners the spoiler will most likely come off without damage to the bumper.

I used the plastic push fastners MT supplied me and I had to get a few extra from Autozone.

Just food for thought.

sacstoy02gt · 05-11-2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04DarkShadowGT

Imo you might want to re-think the whole screw the chin spoiler on thing. The reason I say that is because its alot cheaper to buy another chin spoiler than a new front bumper.

If something hits the chin spoiler and it cannot come off of the bumper you might damage the bumper. Where if you use the plastic fastners the spoiler will most likely come off without damage to the bumper.

I used the plastic push fastners MT supplied me and I had to get a few extra from Autozone.

Just food for thought.

Yep, very good point. The plastic push fasteners are cheap, just drill a few more holes through the chin spoiler and bumper. Worked very well for me and the chin spoiler is very secure.

csledd · 05-13-2005, 10:06 AM

I scratched my chin spoiler all up last night

Well the place where it hit there was sand like gravel there so I dunno how bad the damage really is cuz its kinda dirty

I guess they are cheap enough just to replace anyways.

01ARM · 05-16-2005, 10:20 AM

Do you have to put the car up on a rack to drill the holes? How many do you have to drill?

03-13-2005, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	Question about mach chin spoiler Thinking about the mach 1 chin spoiler for my redfire 04 gt. i was thinking about painting it to match because i think it would look much better. are these the smooth plastic type material or are they textured? just wondering if they would be easy to have painted? also from MT they come coiled up. is it a pain getting it to fit after it's been un coiled? would it be worth $25 to have it shipped not coiled up? Thanks! __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

03-13-2005, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	They are slightly rough. Can look great painted. Don't spend the extra money on freight. They uncoil fine. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-13-2005, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	great! i'm not sure if i want the chin or not...now that i've been reading you have to drill holes to install it. i don't really want to do that to my bumper! what about the grill delete? those can be painted as well right? Thanks again! __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

03-13-2005, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	The holes that you have to drill, will never be seen by anyone unless they crawl under the car. The GD could be painted too. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-14-2005, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	GET IT. They look great, and I have seen them unpainted on redfire cars, and it looks great. I wouldnt paint it, I think the flat black gives it good contrast and actually looks better without. Just an opinion so take it as that. And about the holes, as said, no one is going to see them anyway. __________________ RPMPlanets

03-17-2005, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
TonyStangs Mustang Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 272	:icon_bigs --- check out pictures of my whip in my signature, Laser Red GT with painted chin spoiler and grill delete. installation took me a good half hour, no visible marks what so ever, painted for free cause i have a family shop but shouldnt be much to paint it anywhere - adds SOOOO much to the car you have no idea __________________ --__-- My 2002 Mustang GT --__-- - Urethane Cobra R Front Bumper - K&N Air Charger Intake - Mach 1 Grille Delete and Lip Spoiler (Painted To Match) - Side View Mirrors (Painted To Match) - 18x9/18x10 Chrome Saleen Wheels w/ Nitto Tires - Brembo Drilled/Slotted Rotors - Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter - Brake Calipers (Painted To Match) - Eibach Pro-Kit Springs - Tokico Struts/Shocks - Magnaflow Magnapack Cat-Back - MAC Off-Road H-Pipe - SCT Superchips XCaliber Tuner

04-01-2005, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,844	be careful when doing what the instructions say. They say to tape it to the facia to line it up using masking or duct tape. That spoiler is very porous. I used duct tape and the dam sticky crap would not come off. i used everything from dawn soap to pam spray. I probably should have let it sit for a while but I got antsy and scrubbed it a plastic brush. dummy me, i scrubbed the black off of it. I'll touch it up with some flat black paint is only thing I can think that would halfway match. plus mine was a little warped in 1 spot when I got it. probably from the molding process. Anyone got a suggestion to get that out. It shows. it aint perfect. but it still looks ok

04-01-2005, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,406	Most tapes are not good since heat will make the glue stick to what ever its attached to. Best thing to use is painters tape blue one. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

04-22-2005, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
stang00 Civic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: brewster ny Posts: 2,577	yes u shoudl paint ur chin spoiler if u get one it will look good on ur car it doesn't on all cars but yours i bet it would

04-23-2005, 07:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Use the little clamp thingies, they dont leave tape residue and dont fall off like painters tape. __________________ RPMPlanets

04-26-2005, 11:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,844	Dam I wish I would have thought of that..ain10: My chin spoiler is about 1/16" off from side to side. Not really noticable unless you look for it but I see it everytime I look at it. I was in a hurry to get it done and I took shortcuts. I have started some cures for it though. Elongating the original holes in the bumper to make it (adjustable) and then securing the spoiler with small 10/32 nuts and bolts. I'll work it where it needs to be. I love to fabricate. LOL:tongue9: But I still can't figure out why a solid piece of black plastic got that discolored from scrubbing with a hard plastic brush.??

05-08-2005, 02:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
raindamier 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 142	used the buddy system to install mine. I thought the same thing about the tape so I called some friends, 2 held it in place while myself and another went under and marked all the holes to drill. Took a grand total of 15 minutes and 8 beers. :evil6: __________________ 2004 Mustang GT Premium-Dark Shadow Gray DiabloSport Predator Tuner, UPR O/R X Pipe, SpinTech Pro Street CatBack System, K&N FIPK, Steeda U/D Pulleys, C&L Plenum, FR 70mm TB

05-08-2005, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Does anyone have pics of the spoiler installed on a Mineral Gray GT? __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-08-2005, 08:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	we used jack stands and clamps to hold mine up until we got it just perfect.. and then we put a lot more screws in than the 3-4 measily ones they supplied (bought mine from ford) __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

05-08-2005, 08:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
raindamier 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 142	Yeah, I would not use what ford gives you. I don't even see how those hold it up at high speeds and everything else. I used stainless steal bolts, washers and nuts to put mine on and it isn't going anywere. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT Premium-Dark Shadow Gray DiabloSport Predator Tuner, UPR O/R X Pipe, SpinTech Pro Street CatBack System, K&N FIPK, Steeda U/D Pulleys, C&L Plenum, FR 70mm TB

05-08-2005, 09:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	i believe we went with bolts, washers, and nuts like you said.. not screws that thing is on there tight too! __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

05-10-2005, 05:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Blue03gt Stoplight Assassin Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Palo Alto, Ca Posts: 64	the screws that came with the chin spoiler worked just fine for me... that thing is never falling off __________________ 2003 True Blue Mustang GT - 5 speed - Premium package - Mach1000 2x10" subs - JLT Ram Air Intake - Flowmaster 40 SS Delta Flow Mufflers - Motive 3.90 Gears w/Abbot Speedcal - Mustang Tuning Short Shifter - FRPP Shift Knob - Mach1 Chin spoiler & Grille delete 1997 Pearl White Mistubishi 3000GT VR-4 (sold) - AWD - 6speed - Twin Turbo -13.67@101mph bone stock

05-11-2005, 09:04 AM	#21 (permalink)
04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	Imo you might want to re-think the whole screw the chin spoiler on thing. The reason I say that is because its alot cheaper to buy another chin spoiler than a new front bumper. If something hits the chin spoiler and it cannot come off of the bumper you might damage the bumper. Where if you use the plastic fastners the spoiler will most likely come off without damage to the bumper. I used the plastic push fastners MT supplied me and I had to get a few extra from Autozone. Just food for thought. __________________

05-13-2005, 10:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I scratched my chin spoiler all up last night Well the place where it hit there was sand like gravel there so I dunno how bad the damage really is cuz its kinda dirty I guess they are cheap enough just to replace anyways. __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

05-16-2005, 10:20 AM	#24 (permalink)
01ARM Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 64	Do you have to put the car up on a rack to drill the holes? How many do you have to drill? __________________ Ford Ordinance 01ARM 2001 Anti-Rice Missle