88' T/A rear spoiler cracked paint

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Dec 21, 2008 | 09:43 AM

mfaust

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Car: 88' Trans-AM WS6

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: Auto

88' T/A rear spoiler cracked paint

My rear spoiler is in good shape it seems but the original paint is cracked and flaking off.
Can these things be repainted, or should I just find a new one?

Dec 21, 2008 | 01:21 PM

19CAMARO85

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From: Kentucky

Car: 1979 Z28 / 1990 RS

Engine: Matching 350 / 305 TBI

Transmission: Built TH350, 3000 Stall / 700r4

Axle/Gears: 3.73

Re: 88' T/A rear spoiler cracked paint

yea, you are able to paint them again. You should strip the old paing off and get it all smooth and get it resprayed. I dont see why you cant repaint it. -Matt

Dec 25, 2008 | 11:52 AM

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From: The foothills of West Virginia

Car: 92 Firebird

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Re: 88' T/A rear spoiler cracked paint

I have heard this problem is sort of common for the late eighties T/A's spoiler setup. Possibly a stress crack or design flaw. With that being said replacing it won't help, just repair and repaint!

Dec 25, 2008 | 05:05 PM

Tmic87TPI

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Car: 1987 Trans Am

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Re: 88' T/A rear spoiler cracked paint

the 85-90 trans am spoilers were foam and metal, this means the foam will absorb any water, in turn the metal rusts out which deforms the spoiler and cracks the paint. your best bet is to go with a fiberglass reproduction from hawks thirdgen parts.