Grabber Spoilers from Unlimited Products

Indyman, to answer one of your questions, our deck lids do have a slight bow in them. I reworked an original spoiler a while back, it was cracked and broken on both the top and rear faces. I used wood and C-clamps to hold it together while I was fiberglassing it back together. When it was dry, I removed the C-clamps and wood braces, and it didn't fit. It was then I realized there is a slight crown to the trunk lid. I added more fiberglass, then sanded it down to the proper crown. I had about 24-36 hours in fiberglass work and sanding to get it smooth and the proper shape. That spoiler went on a friends {Clay Dye} car. Somebody that works with the stuff all the time would probably be faster. Your spoiler looks almost like an unfinished piece. I see a lot of small pits and holes that will need to be filled. The fiberglass jelly will work great for that. It will take you some work and time, but I see no reason why it can't be made to work and look stock. It's a shame they didn't finish it better at the factory. I can see why they have a bad rep.

 

But for $100? I'll have to check their site to see if they claim it ready for paint and/or bolt on.

 

Indyman13:
Your #30 post was very well stated. If ur up for the challenge and resolved to make the $100.00 gamble " Im glad you went for it". <<<Kudos to YOU>>>>

 

if it works out for you without a lifetime of work i'll order one.i've started with less on some projects.

 

When it's all said and done, post some pictures, that usually makes 'em quiet.

 

Thanks ford84stepside for clearing up the bow question on our decklids. That clears up a major concern I thought would need addressed. We'll just have to wait and see once I get my car back home. The pits shown in photo 4 are around 1/32" deep. Even though the photos make the look like moon craters, the biggest one is probably 1/8" in diameter. The glass jelly will easily take care of that and will be one the minor issues.

The $100 I gambled was based on a 30% internet discount promotion. I noticed their current "list" price is $149 which would make the spoiler right at $105 now. Shipping is added of course but I arranged for a buddy to pick it up for me and ship it using my FEDEX account number and saved those dollars. They did charge me $10 for a box, but it saved my buddy having to find,glue and tape together scrounged up cardboard

The tone this thread has taken is good and I promise I'll keep you all posted on the project. It will be honest and documented. Bear with me as I tackle it. It's not likely something I'll do all in one weekend but I'll make sure to add when each step is taken.

 

Tech Article

 

Unlimited Products Grabber Spoiler research

http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=63847

OK all, it's done and summarized in the link above with photos, issues, the good, the bad and the ugly.