Repair Front Chin Spoiler

Jason · 11-22-2009, 12:39 AM

Most of you with the front chin spoiler might already have a few scuffs. Eventually, I plan on giving it a good detail. I found an article on autopia where a detailer repaired the front lip on a Porsche GT3. It came out pretty good. Basically, he sanded the surface with 400 grit sandpaper and used SEM Black Texture Coating to give it that factory finish.

Here's the article

kenchan · 11-22-2009, 08:49 PM

i would just replace the thing if it's scuffed pretty good.

Jason · 11-23-2009, 02:45 AM

i hear ya. but i'd rather use that $200 for something else. im still in that recession.

Trips · 11-23-2009, 03:20 AM

If your going to be happy with the repair, then go for it!

Pirata69 · 05-18-2011, 01:04 AM

hey guys, if I install a lowering spring or a body kit, do I still need front chin spoiler ?

JARblue · 05-18-2011, 10:54 PM

someone throw up the thread necro pic.

And honestly, pirata, I don't even know the answer to your answer. But while I'm here, I'll throw out there that in the three months I've owned a DD Z, there have been three or four times I've taken sandpaper or a razor to the front chin spoiler just to keep the edges smooth. I figure I'll just gradually shave the thing down to a nub and hope to replace it before it looks ridiculous.

arrachtas3 · 12-01-2011, 09:40 PM

Jason, thought the link was nice. Thanks. +1

tjlazer · 12-01-2011, 10:35 PM

But since you brought the dead to life, check this thread out

Scraped up Sport front chin spoiler? Easy fix

Ni55anPat · 12-01-2011, 10:57 PM

^^^nice

Baer383 · 12-01-2011, 11:02 PM

I had to buy a new one today but with my discount I only paid $115 delivered to me.

arrachtas3 · 12-08-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

But since you brought the dead to life, check this thread out

Scraped up Sport front chin spoiler? Easy fix

Thanks for calling me out.

P.S. Thanks for the additional info. and pics.

happytheman · 12-11-2011, 10:00 PM

I don't get too worried about that chin spoiler. I think of it more as a gauge to tell when things are getting close. I'll just replace it if it ever gets bad enough.

So...what's worse: dredging up an old thread that pertains to a question you have....or not using the search function and opening multiple threads? I should think opening multiple threads is worse. With that being said, perhaps reviving a dead thread is not so bad, eh guys?

11-22-2009, 12:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Repair Front Chin Spoiler Most of you with the front chin spoiler might already have a few scuffs. Eventually, I plan on giving it a good detail. I found an article on autopia where a detailer repaired the front lip on a Porsche GT3. It came out pretty good. Basically, he sanded the surface with 400 grit sandpaper and used SEM Black Texture Coating to give it that factory finish. Here's the article

11-23-2009, 03:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	If your going to be happy with the repair, then go for it! __________________

12-01-2011, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	But since you brought the dead to life, check this thread out Scraped up Sport front chin spoiler? Easy fix JARblue likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

12-01-2011, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I had to buy a new one today but with my discount I only paid $115 delivered to me. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

12-11-2011, 10:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I don't get too worried about that chin spoiler. I think of it more as a gauge to tell when things are getting close. I'll just replace it if it ever gets bad enough. So...what's worse: dredging up an old thread that pertains to a question you have....or not using the search function and opening multiple threads? I should think opening multiple threads is worse. With that being said, perhaps reviving a dead thread is not so bad, eh guys? JARblue likes this. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-22-2009, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i would just replace the thing if it's scuffed pretty good.

11-23-2009, 02:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	i hear ya. but i'd rather use that $200 for something else. im still in that recession.

05-18-2011, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pirata69 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Posts: 3 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z BC A6 Rep Power: 14	hey guys, if I install a lowering spring or a body kit, do I still need front chin spoiler ?

05-18-2011, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	someone throw up the thread necro pic. And honestly, pirata, I don't even know the answer to your answer. But while I'm here, I'll throw out there that in the three months I've owned a DD Z, there have been three or four times I've taken sandpaper or a razor to the front chin spoiler just to keep the edges smooth. I figure I'll just gradually shave the thing down to a nub and hope to replace it before it looks ridiculous.

12-01-2011, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
arrachtas3 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Never-Land Posts: 4 Drives: 370Z-PW-Auto-2010 Rep Power: 14	Jason, thought the link was nice. Thanks. +1

12-01-2011, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	^^^nice

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