Cleaning up the No spoiler look ??

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 02:05 PM

Okay, so Today I'm either going with a no-spoiler, or moved back spoiler look...I'd prefer no spoiler, but when I took the wing off there was a ring of dirt-like material around where the edge of the spoiler was, I tried washing it off, compounding, and polishing, but it is still there and is very noticeable.... did anyone else have something like that when they took off their spoiler? if so I'd love to know how you removed it because it's a PITA.. oh and, I also have 2 deep circular scratches in the paint where the foward-most screw sat, any ideas for that? Sanding and touch up paint maybe?

This sucks!

08-19-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Okay, so Today I'm either going with a no-spoiler, or moved back spoiler look...I'd prefer no spoiler, but when I took the wing off there was a ring of dirt-like material around where the edge of the spoiler was, I tried washing it off, compounding, and polishing, but it is still there and is very noticeable.... did anyone else have something like that when they took off their spoiler? if so I'd love to know how you removed it because it's a PITA.. oh and, I also have 2 deep circular scratches in the paint where the foward-most screw sat, any ideas for that? Sanding and touch up paint maybe?

This sucks!

When I took mine off, I had the holes filled and the whole trunklid was sanded, primed and painted...so that solved those issues for me (I had the same problems)

I dunno how to get off that dirt...the circular scratches might need to be touched up, wet sanded and buffed. Good luck and Wingless FTW!!! (sorry wnracing..lol)

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zigzagg321

When I took mine off, I had the holes filled and the whole trunklid was sanded, primed and painted...so that solved those issues for me (I had the same problems)

I dunno how to get off that dirt...the circular scratches might need to be touched up, wet sanded and buffed. Good luck and Wingless FTW!!! (sorry wnracing..lol)

Well.. I don't exactly have the funds at the moment to repaint the entire trunk just because of some stains...since I just ordered some stuff. Nor a tool to buffer with besides hand-buffing, yikes. I guess for now I may just keep the spoiler on till I figure out a way to get the crap off, I'll get a pic of how it looks...

08-19-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Well.. I don't exactly have the funds at the moment to repaint the entire trunk just because of some stains...since I just ordered some stuff. Nor a tool to buffer with besides hand-buffing, yikes. I guess for now I may just keep the spoiler on till I figure out a way to get the crap off, I'll get a pic of how it looks...

yeah pics pics pics!! lol.

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 03:21 PM

Here they are

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 03:22 PM

atleast it looks ok from far away! lol
=(

08-19-2006, 03:31 PM

power buffing and or wet sanding the dirty stuff might work...the place around the holes looks as if paint is missing so that would need touchup paint and wet sand and or just buffing. If I were you I would just put the wing back on until you have enough $$ saved to have the holes filled and the lid painted.

RocDoc · 08-19-2006, 03:35 PM

The guys @ Best in Show did my spoiler delete. It looks great.

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 03:35 PM

Yeah I guess that's what I may have to to............................. guess I'll go wash the car or somethin now..heh

08-19-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

Yeah I guess that's what I may have to to............................. guess I'll go wash the car or somethin now..heh

plug those holes up first!!!!!!

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zigzagg321

plug those holes up first!!!!!!

The water won't go into the trunk through those holes..there's a mote-like thing going around the trunk that empties the water next to the tail lights, and there's rubber all around where the trunk lays when it's closed so it acts as a seal, = dry.

08-19-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PColav6

The water won't go into the trunk through those holes..there's a mote-like thing going around the trunk that empties the water next to the tail lights, and there's rubber all around where the trunk lays when it's closed so it acts as a seal, = dry.

oh..well I can say that I learned something today...thanks Pcola!!!

PColav6 · 08-19-2006, 09:31 PM

So... no one else has any ideas on that thing?

My friend said some Meguirs paint cleaner may work, or a clay bar...but there's wax on the car now so I'd have to wait for either of those to happen..

I took the wing back off for now, to see how it is...still has the holes and ugly miscoloration though.

*03gtmustang* · 08-19-2006, 09:42 PM

You could try a clay bar and polish using a polisher and cutting pad. But Id take it in, get the holes filled and repaint the trunk lid.

pepsiaddict · 08-20-2006, 03:55 PM

I had the same discoloration in front of the holes on my wing when I moved mine back. After trying to get it off for 15 minutes with water and soap, I used some really strong rubbing alcohol and it took it right off. Also try a clay bar if that doesn't work.

PColav6 · 08-20-2006, 07:49 PM

Tried a claybar, no success.

08-19-2006, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 5,103	Cleaning up the No spoiler look ?? Okay, so Today I'm either going with a no-spoiler, or moved back spoiler look...I'd prefer no spoiler, but when I took the wing off there was a ring of dirt-like material around where the edge of the spoiler was, I tried washing it off, compounding, and polishing, but it is still there and is very noticeable.... did anyone else have something like that when they took off their spoiler? if so I'd love to know how you removed it because it's a PITA.. oh and, I also have 2 deep circular scratches in the paint where the foward-most screw sat, any ideas for that? Sanding and touch up paint maybe? This sucks! __________________

08-19-2006, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 5,103	Here they are __________________

08-19-2006, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 5,103	atleast it looks ok from far away! lol =( __________________

08-19-2006, 03:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
RocDoc RocDoc Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 33	Body Shop Deleted My Spoiler The guys @ Best in Show did my spoiler delete. It looks great. __________________ 05 GT Conv.: Vortech Supercharger w/SCT Excal2 tuning, ,Steeda Charge Motion Delete Plates, Steeda Dual Tower Shock Brace, Ford Racing Headers,Bassani X-pipe w/hi flo cats, Corsa Axle Back Exhaust, Steeda Sport Springs, Steeda Adjustable Panhard Bar, Steeda G-trac brace, Steeda Sport Shifter, Ford Racing 18x9 rims w/Falken 275 40ZR 18's, Custom Interior, 417 RWHP.

08-19-2006, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 5,103	Yeah I guess that's what I may have to to............................. guess I'll go wash the car or somethin now..heh __________________

08-19-2006, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	power buffing and or wet sanding the dirty stuff might work...the place around the holes looks as if paint is missing so that would need touchup paint and wet sand and or just buffing. If I were you I would just put the wing back on until you have enough $$ saved to have the holes filled and the lid painted.

08-19-2006, 09:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 5,103	So... no one else has any ideas on that thing? My friend said some Meguirs paint cleaner may work, or a clay bar...but there's wax on the car now so I'd have to wait for either of those to happen.. I took the wing back off for now, to see how it is...still has the holes and ugly miscoloration though. __________________

08-19-2006, 09:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,310	You could try a clay bar and polish using a polisher and cutting pad. But Id take it in, get the holes filled and repaint the trunk lid. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

08-20-2006, 03:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
pepsiaddict Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 213	I had the same discoloration in front of the holes on my wing when I moved mine back. After trying to get it off for 15 minutes with water and soap, I used some really strong rubbing alcohol and it took it right off. Also try a clay bar if that doesn't work. __________________ '99 GT Vert

08-20-2006, 07:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 5,103	Tried a claybar, no success. __________________

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