HELP! broke sport spoiler "my wife is gonna be pissed" PICS inside

kenchan · 08-31-2011, 01:42 PM

wat did the op say in that long chapter post? he took it to a bodyshop and let the pro's handle it from there? hope so.

frost · 08-31-2011, 09:09 PM

I keep checking back for the pics of the wife.

TPrelude-370z · 09-01-2011, 08:24 AM

All is well. The painted spoiler from carid will be here next week.

I was able to clean up the hatch so it is ready for the new wing. It looks surprisingly good without the wing, minus the clips and holes showing.

My wife is cool, no issues. We are on vacation for the next week. 2 days we are visiting her parents, that is payment enough for me.

I will post pics as soon as I can

nmjaxx9 · 09-01-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

I keep checking back for the pics of the wife.

nmjaxx9 · 09-01-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPrelude-370z

All is well. The painted spoiler from carid will be here next week.

I was able to clean up the hatch so it is ready for the new wing. It looks surprisingly good without the wing, minus the clips and holes showing.

My wife is cool, no issues. We are on vacation for the next week. 2 days we are visiting her parents, that is payment enough for me.

I will post pics as soon as I can

glad everything worked out, just be careful and think twice when you decide to rip something off your car next time.

TPrelude-370z · 09-08-2011, 04:56 PM

Hey guys, PICTURES BELOW

some of you will recognize me from the spoiler dilemmas I had brought upon myself. I finally decided to bite the bullet and order a replacement sport wing from carid that comes pre painted. When removing the old spoiler there is a distinct outline in the paint where the spoiler used to be. Almost like a tracing but in missing paint.

This is what brings me to my problem. The spoiler from car id does not fit even close to the oem and leaves the outline paint imperfections clearly visible. You can see from the pictures that the spoiler is significantly shorter than the original it is replacing. This leaves a large gap on the left side (at least 1"), and the right side paint outline is still not even covered. The bottom and underside of the spoiler fit just right without showing any imperfection. There is no leeway to adjust the wing up or down, side to side as this just throws it off even more.

You can also see the fitment at the top portion of the wing that sits in the decklid does not fit right as well which exposes more outline imperfections. I have emailed carid with my explanation and pics. Do I have a viable case? It does not mention the specs are different or do not replace oem spoiler because the dimensions are different yet they make a distinct remark that it will not fit the roadster.

Please check out the pics and let me know what my next move should be.

As always, thanks a lot for your help.

Cmike2780 · 09-08-2011, 05:13 PM

what's the "residue" ? damaged paint or left over adheasive?

travisjb · 09-08-2011, 05:24 PM

Dude, wife pics or we don't help! sheesh! haha

MattP725 · 09-08-2011, 06:39 PM

Tough call... touch up? different wing? rear hatch respray?

TPrelude-370z · 09-08-2011, 07:52 PM

Now, down to the real issue.

I wish it was just residue but it is scraped off paint from the original spoiler. It does not show if I put the original spoiler back on (not an option, it is destroyed).

I figure respraying it would be expensive, and touch up would not be so great. I am looking for carid to take the hit on this due to the fact it is clearly not even close to the dimensions of the oem spoiler.

nmjaxx9 · 09-08-2011, 08:07 PM

Quartermaine · 09-12-2011, 09:32 PM

nice house

TreeSemdyZee · 09-12-2011, 09:42 PM

My life sucks.

travisjb · 09-12-2011, 10:13 PM

Man! Unbelievable... you need to take good care of that!

... orange couches can pick up stain. scotchguard maybe?

TPrelude-370z · 09-12-2011, 10:32 PM

you guys are hilarious. Its actually an apartment. It is a beautiful complex, I would live here permanently if i could, like a condo. We wanted bright colors because I want to walk in to my place with ridiculous color that really doesn't even make much sense, just because.

My wife actually did all the painting while I messed around with my Prelude. Don't give me crap, she really enjoys doing that kind of stuff. I am very blessed as we get along like best friends. We work together as personal trainers in a private facility.

Advice if you are not married, choose someone you can be around all the time without getting annoyed or sick of them (to a certain extent of course)

Got 75$ back from carid plus keep the spoiler. I am having the paint fixed next week and it will all be over. A little touch up job has turned into an almost 500$ lesson. No big deal as it kept me occupied for a month and it will be all good in the end. No more painting for me.

Having some CNT resonated test pipes put in tomorrow, very excited to get some real exhaust note.

09-08-2011, 04:56 PM	#36 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 14	Got the replacement wing, really crappy fit, looks terrible Hey guys, PICTURES BELOW some of you will recognize me from the spoiler dilemmas I had brought upon myself. I finally decided to bite the bullet and order a replacement sport wing from carid that comes pre painted. When removing the old spoiler there is a distinct outline in the paint where the spoiler used to be. Almost like a tracing but in missing paint. This is what brings me to my problem. The spoiler from car id does not fit even close to the oem and leaves the outline paint imperfections clearly visible. You can see from the pictures that the spoiler is significantly shorter than the original it is replacing. This leaves a large gap on the left side (at least 1"), and the right side paint outline is still not even covered. The bottom and underside of the spoiler fit just right without showing any imperfection. There is no leeway to adjust the wing up or down, side to side as this just throws it off even more. You can also see the fitment at the top portion of the wing that sits in the decklid does not fit right as well which exposes more outline imperfections. I have emailed carid with my explanation and pics. Do I have a viable case? It does not mention the specs are different or do not replace oem spoiler because the dimensions are different yet they make a distinct remark that it will not fit the roadster. Please check out the pics and let me know what my next move should be. As always, thanks a lot for your help.

09-08-2011, 05:13 PM	#37 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	what's the "residue" ? damaged paint or left over adheasive? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-08-2011, 05:24 PM	#38 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Dude, wife pics or we don't help! sheesh! haha __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-08-2011, 07:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 14	Wife pics as requested. Now, down to the real issue. I wish it was just residue but it is scraped off paint from the original spoiler. It does not show if I put the original spoiler back on (not an option, it is destroyed). I figure respraying it would be expensive, and touch up would not be so great. I am looking for carid to take the hit on this due to the fact it is clearly not even close to the dimensions of the oem spoiler.

09-12-2011, 10:13 PM	#44 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Man! Unbelievable... you need to take good care of that! ... orange couches can pick up stain. scotchguard maybe? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-31-2011, 01:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wat did the op say in that long chapter post? he took it to a bodyshop and let the pro's handle it from there? hope so.

09-01-2011, 08:24 AM	#33 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 14	All is well. The painted spoiler from carid will be here next week. I was able to clean up the hatch so it is ready for the new wing. It looks surprisingly good without the wing, minus the clips and holes showing. My wife is cool, no issues. We are on vacation for the next week. 2 days we are visiting her parents, that is payment enough for me. I will post pics as soon as I can

09-08-2011, 06:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Tough call... touch up? different wing? rear hatch respray?

09-08-2011, 08:07 PM	#41 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26

09-12-2011, 09:32 PM	#42 (permalink)
Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	nice house

09-12-2011, 09:42 PM	#43 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	My life sucks.

09-12-2011, 10:32 PM	#45 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 14	you guys are hilarious. Its actually an apartment. It is a beautiful complex, I would live here permanently if i could, like a condo. We wanted bright colors because I want to walk in to my place with ridiculous color that really doesn't even make much sense, just because. My wife actually did all the painting while I messed around with my Prelude. Don't give me crap, she really enjoys doing that kind of stuff. I am very blessed as we get along like best friends. We work together as personal trainers in a private facility. Advice if you are not married, choose someone you can be around all the time without getting annoyed or sick of them (to a certain extent of course) Got 75$ back from carid plus keep the spoiler. I am having the paint fixed next week and it will all be over. A little touch up job has turned into an almost 500$ lesson. No big deal as it kept me occupied for a month and it will be all good in the end. No more painting for me. Having some CNT resonated test pipes put in tomorrow, very excited to get some real exhaust note.

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