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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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looking for new spoiler trim

Im looking for a source that has a new spoiler (trim,gasket, seal, weatherstripping, whatever they call it) The little piece of plastic that goes right in front, under the spoiler. I looked around but canr locate anybody that has one..
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

anybody?
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

the little plastic strip between the spoiler and the trunk lid..... anybody????
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

Are you talking about that thin strip of sealant between the spoiler and the rear deck lid?

Wow... I've never hear of anyone needing that. I'm guessing you could improvise that piece pretty easy but I could be wrong.

Good luck,
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

hey thats exactly the piece im needing. The sun dried mine up,its all cracked and twisted.Ive been looking around but cant really find anthing that comes close. Somebody has had to of had their vert painted, what did they put in there/
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

I kept the old one.

Guessing you didn't?
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

no i still have it, but its completely trashed. Ive been trying a couple places to see if i can match it up to anything. but im all out of ideas. Im going to the dealership this weekend, and see if they can point me in a direction.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

ebay has one for 255.00 in the ebay store department Item number: 230237441587. That seems like a lot of cash.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

HI I do not think anyone makes this piece. A few yrs ago I needed it for my 92 RS convert, could not get one - mine was in good shape but shrunk about 3" in length as soon as it was removed and could not be stretched back to full size - a body shop guy I know found me a similar runner piece froma a Jag XJS. My current 92 Z28 convert is missing this piece - I just put a thin film of silicone along the underage of the spoiler center piece to provide some cushion - does not look like the original piece since there is nothing there, but works fine.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

HAve you tried any of the advertisers. Hawksthirdgenparts.com for example?

John
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Old May 1, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

wow 255.00 man they are proud of that piece.

third gen vert parts= the red-headed step child
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

I thought it was just double sided tape... The stuff they use for body accessories.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

The piece that goes under the front leading edge on the horizontal surface of the trunk lid is rubber - in reality it is apparently made from unobtainium.

The piece on the underside of the spoiler at bottom, above taillight/license plate area, on mine does appear to be similar to trim mounting tape but i could not guarantee that is what it is.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

Yep, been down the path of looking for one....no luck. Mine had been painted when the car was repainted by a previous owner. I ended up removing it and painting it flat black and reinstalling it. Looks good.

Great suggestion on seeing if Bruce at Hawks 3rd Gens can help you out. I was just there this week and he must have 20 convertibles on his lot.

Happy Hunting!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

I have found some bulk rubber material that worked great for me. I cut a piece 54" long and I attached it to the underside of the spoiler with spray adhesive. A great alternative to nothing. Mine was lost during a repaint and I didn't realize it for a year. Couldn't figure out why the rear spoiler would rock front to back and realized that the gasket was a spacer also.

Joe
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

Great find! Any more info like brand, part number, place of purchase?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Re: looking for new spoiler trim

anymore info in this material. it looks like it works perfect
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