Straightening a Front Spoiler

CamInHead · #1 27-03-2011, 20:57

My wonky front lip/spoiler has always pissed me off;

There was somekind of thin metal support behind it but after 20yrs it was just a mess of random rust. I tried leavng it in the sun after I had removed it but lol that didn't do nothin'.
So anyway to straighten this sucka ?
While I'm at it, will it take to being repainted ?

Ronin · #2 28-03-2011, 14:58

Mine was the same until the support and bolts rusted through and parted company on one side on the motorway now it's held on with cable ties and gaffer tape and has a chunk out of it.

s12sweden · #3 28-03-2011, 16:46

l will watch and see how it is look out front lip/spoiler in my S12

ScoupeS12 · #4 29-03-2011, 18:04

Heat guns are always a minter on GRP style bits and pieces, although it's a bit trial and error.

Or remake the little metal support bars that have rusted away. I assume thats what you mean is missing?

CamInHead · #5 29-03-2011, 19:47

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Originally Posted by ScoupeS12

Heat guns are always a minter on GRP style bits and pieces, although it's a bit trial and error.

Or remake the little metal support bars that have rusted away. I assume thats what you mean is missing?

I think a bit of both is required.

Draconis · #6 29-03-2011, 23:05

I was told to just put a heat gun or something to it and then re-mold it into place. I still dont think that will handle long term so I am thinking of a support. But since my car lacks a bump guard under the oil pan, I am thinking of having one made and integrate the front lip support into it. Any thoughts on that idea? Also by making the bump guard, I'm thinking of making indentations to help direct the airflow around the oil pan and to the brakes/wheels.

CamInHead · #7 31-03-2011, 21:50

Has anyone resprayed one of the factory spoilers ? I fancy doing mine in black.

s12sweden · #8 31-03-2011, 22:33

it is important to front lip/spoiler looks good in S12

Draconis · #9 01-04-2011, 08:39

Spoiler as in the tail? It is glass fibre so easily done. The front lip spoiler thing if you are meaning that is an odd plastic and doesnt take really well. My paint is having problems staying put in some places.

ScoupeS12 · #10 01-04-2011, 18:27

I think the standard boot spoiler is foam like the S13 IIRC?

And the splitter should be do able with a dodgy plastic primer underneath the paint.