My spoiler is cracked, i was wondering if these spoilers can be repainted? If not were is the best place to buy them, and about how much do they cost?

 

Check with GTA auto acc....click on link above. I put on on my T/A they are excellent quality although a little costly.

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87 Black on Black T/A
T-Tops Digital dash
5.0 TPI S/R Torquer 305 heads Summit TPI cam
204/214 @.050 .420/.442
SLP headers and catback
A4 with 3.42 gears
Fully loaded and everything usually works.

 

chances are, if your spoiler is "cracked" as you put it, then the spears, that run forward up onto the rear hatch glass, are a no longer smooth. Your best bet would be to get a Fiberglass one, and ditch the HEAVY Utithane spoiler.

The buldges (swelling) on the sides come from rusting of the metal tabs inside the spoiler. There is nothing you can do BUT replace it.

The cracks, if that is all the problems with your spoiler, can be sanded out, and primed & repainted. Make sure you use the FLEX agent in your primer and clear coat. I used a DA sander and made resonably fast work of it.

John

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87 Formula Yellow/Black

5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST

87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK

1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)

83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)

http://www.3rdgenformula.com

 

The cracks can be removed like Okfoz said, but they'll come right back. A new fiberglass spoiler is the only way to go.

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Indeed, the new fiberglass aerowing is the ONLY way to go when replacing one of the GTA spoilers. I don't know anybody who has repaired an original aerowing and had it last any length of time. My original spoiler was R/R'd three separate times.... with the results lasting anywhere from one day to 2-1/2 months.

I just got my red GTA back yesterday from the shop and the results are fantastic! Here's some views of the GT Auto fiberglass spoiler:









Get one, folks.... I really believe you'll be glad you did.

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Frankie Rider, 2
The GTA Source Page
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'88 GTA Red Hatchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Black Notchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Gunmetal Hatchback - 5.0L/A4

 

My repaint on my spoiler has lasted since 1998, and it still looks like new (except where some punk threw some rocks from a bridge) got one small spot in the spoiler, scratchd my T's and cracked my Original windshield. caused some $1200 in damage... Fixed now...

I used Sherwin Williams paints. and had good luck.

I have to add, I am still getting a few of those GTA spoilers this winter... one for my driver, one for my 2nd Formula, and one for a friend. If anyone lives near Flint, MI, I will be ordering later this year, early next year and a group purchase might knock down the price a little.

John

[This message has been edited by okfoz (edited September 10, 2001).]

 

FrankieRider2....what color is that on your car? I think that is the color I have been looking for to repaint my car in. What is the paint code...and other details. Thanks.

James

 

James, that color is Code 81 Bright Red, and the WA # is 8774.... A really nice color, IMO.

 

Lookin' good Frankie.

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View the restoration of an 85 IROC</A>
Custom Thirdgen Subwoofer Enclosures
"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah

 

Looks great Frankie!!

Mike

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I just picked up a 4th gen T/A spoiler on ebay for 60.00. They go on pretty good, some fiberglass work and differant holes in the deck lid though. I think they look better anyway,I'll just paint it along with the rest of the car.

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87 GTA 355/700r4
ported&polished 083 heads
xe268h comp cam
1 5/8 blackjack alumicote
homebuilt y pipe,pasesetter 3in mandrel cat back.
ported/manifold,upper plentum, tpis maf.
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