After market spoiler install, on non RS Camaro's

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by mcotton

So I got the spoiler on and love the look. It was not to hard to install, unless you loose a screw in the hood, went to lowe's and found a replacement.

I ended up putting a small rubber washer on the top and used the sticky washer supplied on the bottom, then I installed the bolt and applied a sylicone to prevent water leakage. Took about two hours total. The pain, as mentioned in my last post, was getting the plastic screws out of the cover.

See pics below:

Nice Job. Did you remember to paint the raw edge of the holes. As for the plastic screws you are referring too on the cover. They make a tool that looks like a two prong fork or a very small pry bar. The idea is to get behind the fasteners and pop them out. Works rather easy. Always the right tool for the right job. Glad all worked out. Now you join the ranks of spoilers without stripes. LOL

[mcotton]

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Nice Job. Did you remember to paint the raw edge of the holes. As for the plastic screws you are referring too on the cover. They make a tool that looks like a two prong fork or a very small pry bar. The idea is to get behind the fasteners and pop them out. Works rather easy. Always the right tool for the right job. Glad all worked out. Now you join the ranks of spoilers without stripes. LOL

rtcat600man,

I did paint the holes after drilling. I used the touch-up paint I got at the dealer. Ya, don't think I want to do the stripes on the spoiler, i like it as it is. If it doesn't leak Ill be happy

[ShadoChaser]

Looks Great, I've ordered one for mine as well. Can't wait to install it.

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by mcotton

rtcat600man,

I did paint the holes after drilling. I used the touch-up paint I got at the dealer. Ya, don't think I want to do the stripes on the spoiler, i like it as it is. If it doesn't leak Ill be happy

Glad to hear you did the paint touch up. Not everyone does and I would hate to see it rust. I like mine without the stripes too. Keeps it different than anyone else. I need to add a dab of silicone on the screw heads to help water leak just in case. So far so good.

[ALLTRBO]

Good job guys, great installs.

Just for reference if anyone is interested, SLP has an 'outlet store' on Ebay and sells brand new factory original spoilers (among other parts), because they remove them for their 'special treatment' on the new cars, such as this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...item4a9f58c3db

Of course you have to find the right color, but they have quite a few available usually. Just thought I'd give a heads up.

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by ALLTRBO

Good job guys, great installs.

Just for reference if anyone is interested, SLP has an 'outlet store' on Ebay and sells brand new factory original spoilers (among other parts), because they remove them for their 'special treatment' on the new cars, such as this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...item4a9f58c3db

Of course you have to find the right color, but they have quite a few available usually. Just thought I'd give a heads up.

I was not aware of these at the time I bought my spoiler. I bought mine back in mid March before I took delivery of my Camaro. This would be a great idea since they are factory spoilers. The only issue I see is getting the placement of the holes that need to be drilled in the right location. The aftermarket spoiler uses screws into the spoiler which allowed the spoiler to sit on the deck lid for alignment. The factory spoiler has studs hanging and could make alignment a little more difficult. Just my opinion.

[ShadoChaser]

Thanks to all your advice and links to the Spoiler and Video, I installed mine Today



I was very nervous drilling holes in 'My Baby' but after carefully measuring and studying all the direction I went for it.

The Color Match was dead on. (can't even tell that it was added on)



I'm very pleased with the look.

I did remember to paint the holes, and I didn't even lose any screws in the trunk,


ShadoChaser

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by ShadoChaser

Thanks to all your advice and links to the Spoiler and Video, I installed mine Today



I was very nervous drilling holes in 'My Baby' but after carefully measuring and studying all the direction I went for it.

The Color Match was dead on. (can't even tell that it was added on)



I'm very pleased with the look.

I did remember to paint the holes, and I didn't even lose any screws in the trunk,


ShadoChaser

Looks good and the cost was much cheaper than the dealer installed. Glad to hear that all went well.

[preppykid]

I ordered mine and I was just curious of everything I would need to do to prevent water leakage and rust on the metal?

Thanks

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by preppykid

I ordered mine and I was just curious of everything I would need to do to prevent water leakage and rust on the metal?

Thanks

After drilling the holes I put a couple coats of paint on the inside edge of the hole. I had a can of IOM paint that I sprayed a small amount into a cup and then brushed some on the edge. Two coats.

As for water sealing, my spoiler came with a foam pad that went around the hole on the outside. I have seen others use silicone around the screw on the inside of the opening after putting the spoiler on and screwing it down. I plan to add the silicone in the next couple weeks. I just completed a bathroom project and need to buy some silicone and this would be the time to place a bead around the screws on the inside of my deck lid too.

[cmcghee559]

Bought mine for $180 and got it painted free from a friend, took 10 mins to put it on...........So LT 2 with IO interior, decals for $240, exhaust tips 4" for $75
Total $475.00 PRICELESS

[Risquee]

Thanks for the instructions and buying tips. Got mine off eBay as well, prepainted, was an exact match. You guys gave me the confidence to install it myself. Looks GREAT!!!

[xpanda305x]

same thing i did for mine!! haha!

[khabboub]

where do you get the touch up paint from?