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05-17-2023, 05:03 PM
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Vehicle:09 Legacy Blue |
Any hope for this rear spoiler?
I have this sun-faded rear spoiler on my car. Looks like I should have been more diligent with the wax but here I am
 Is it a lost cause needing a repaint or can I polish my way to happiness?
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Last edited by elgineddie; 06-25-2023 at 10:44 AM. |
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05-19-2023, 05:14 PM
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 487
Join Date: Nov 1999
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Location: Houston TX
Vehicle:1998 /2005 STunIcorn Acadia Green USDM 22b |
totally
orbital buffer would be best but elbow grease can be used need to get a good cutting compound wax(marine ones work best) then finish with regular wax like carnauba thinking 3 compound waxes then 2 final carnauba waxes possible that easier/cleaner to work on spoiler with removed from car too |
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05-19-2023, 05:14 PM
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 487
Join Date: Nov 1999
Chapter/Region:
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Location: Houston TX
Vehicle:1998 /2005 STunIcorn Acadia Green USDM 22b |
totally
orbital buffer would be best but elbow grease can be used need to get a good cutting compound wax(marine ones work best) then finish with regular wax like carnauba thinking 3 compound waxes then 2 final carnauba waxes possible that easier/cleaner to work on spoiler with removed from car too |
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05-19-2023, 05:17 PM
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 487
Join Date: Nov 1999
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Location: Houston TX
Vehicle:1998 /2005 STunIcorn Acadia Green USDM 22b |
if you dont want to mess with the work, with the spoiler removed, bodyshop would charge $200-$400 range (unknown CA labor/paint and material rates)
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05-21-2023, 07:17 PM
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 161987
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
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Vehicle:09 Legacy Blue |
Thanks Ali!
Yup I went with the $3.99 buffer wheel from Harbor Freight and some Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. Came out 80% better. Still foggy but now I feel pretty good about not having to take it off for a repaint or a vinyl wrap! Looking to sell the car so at this point it's looking much better than before. That Meguiar's Ultimate Compound helped out the whole car too! Last edited by elgineddie; 05-21-2023 at 07:25 PM. |
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05-21-2023, 07:18 PM
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Scooby Newbie
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Vehicle:09 Legacy Blue |
 Last edited by elgineddie; 05-21-2023 at 07:24 PM. |
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05-24-2023, 11:32 AM
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wow great job it looks way better!
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05-25-2023, 12:51 PM
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 161987
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
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Vehicle:09 Legacy Blue |
Thx! I'll be honest... it still looks like crap on the pictures but in real life it looks very good. I was WAY more worried about the plastic hood scoop but that came out perfect! WHEW!
Word to the wise... keep ur babies waxed folks!! Quote:
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06-01-2023, 04:49 PM
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 487
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Location: Houston TX
Vehicle:1998 /2005 STunIcorn Acadia Green USDM 22b |
awsome!!
lol i see the 4sale sign now! |
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06-12-2023, 09:31 PM
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orbital buffer would be best but elbow grease can be used
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06-12-2023, 09:36 PM
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Double post for double power!
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