That Wing Paint!

[Red2014SS]

I think the deck lid is made of aluminum. Maybe I'm wrong? It seemed to look like aluminum when I took my spoiler off. If so, rust isn't that much of a concern. Regardless, this will continue to be an issue, even if GM repaints the lid. I plan to check mine once a year and repaint if needed.

[bryaannnn6]

Originally Posted by ron123

Posted in another thread about this problem ... trying to prevent future damage (agree with previous post):

On the factory SS spoiler there is an adhesive/plastic film that is bonded to the rubber gaskets (2 large and 2 small triangle gaskets on each end underneath the spoiler).
I removed the spoiler to examine and clean under it (4K miles) and saw that some of the adhesive/plastic film was peeling off the gaskets. The gaskets also act like spacers holding the spoiler a certain distance off the trunklid. And in the middle of the spoiler there is thin foam strips set in a square to make a large contact area cushion between spoiler and trunk lid.
Downforce causes the spoiler to move down and contact the paint, especially when the cushions compress.
There was also some scuffing off of the paint down to the trunk metal in the area of the gaskets. What I discovered is that dirt accumulated under the spoiler near the mount points acted like an abrasive rubbing off the paint where clearance was not wide enough.

To help reduce the problem, I clear coated over the two small bare metal spots. Put on some clear Xpel film. Then used 3M double-sided tape/cushion under the original gaskets to add extra thickness. Will try to keep dirt from accumulating there in the future.
At some point I need to re-inspect to see if this mod helped.
Ron

Let us know if it worked!

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[ron123]

Originally Posted by Red2014SS

I think the deck lid is made of aluminum. Maybe I'm wrong? It seemed to look like aluminum when I took my spoiler off. If so, rust isn't that much of a concern. Regardless, this will continue to be an issue, even if GM repaints the lid. I plan to check mine once a year and repaint if needed.

NOT aluminum trunk lid. It also looked like aluminum to me (I really thought it was) - very shiny like an aluminum can. I checked using a magnet and it sticks very strong to the trunk lid, (all over). But, does not stick at all to the hood. Chevy coats most panels on both sides these days for rust prevention, that metal coating layer is what I was seeing on the 2 tiny bare spots on the trunk under my SS spoiler (metal looks shiny like a mirror).
Ron

[Red2014SS]

Originally Posted by ron123

NOT aluminum trunk lid. It also looked like aluminum to me (I really thought it was) - very shiny like an aluminum can. But a magnet sticks to it. Magnet sticks to the trunk lid (all over) but does not stick to the hood. Chevy coats most panels on both sides these days for rust prevention so maybe that metal coating layer is what I was seeing on the 2 tiny bare spots on the trunk under my SS spoiler.
Ron

Thanks for the info. When I removed my original spoiler, there were two places where the paint was totally gone. It had actually flaked off on one side. I drive in the winter and the car has been covered in salt spray, yet there was no evidence of any rust at all. Not even a speck. That's why I suspected it was aluminum.

The new spoiler completely covers the repainted area, so now I'm going to just add it to yearly maintenance. Only takes about two minutes to remove the spoiler. I even used foam cushion when I installed the new spoiler. When I pulled it off, I could see where the problem is still happening.

Fifteen years from now, some aftermarket company will make a killing selling replacement deck lids. There will be a lot of rusted out ones on the road.

[Snoman]

Remove spoiler, find damage.....have shop repaint trunk lid and put spoiler back on car then expect different results from doing the same thing?


Does not work that way.


Before putting a spoiler back onto the car, you have to protect the space between the spoiler and the body with a product designed to do so. Even GM recognizes this and ships 3M tape for their high wing. Why they don't spend a few dollars at the factory new, is a question only they can answer.

Anyone with a wing should immediately remove it and reinstall using a product similar to 3M™ Pressure Foam Tape

If you have paint damage, repair it before re-installation and or attempt to charge GM for your valid concerns.

[VTSummit]

I seriously doubt you can convince GM that they should repaint a section of the car that can only be seen by disassembling it.

[bryaannnn6]

Originally Posted by VTSummit

I seriously doubt you can convince GM that they should repaint a section of the car that can only be seen by disassembling it.

It's been done by many members here. I'd search for the threads but I'm too lazy lol

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[bryaannnn6]

Originally Posted by VTSummit

I seriously doubt you can convince GM that they should repaint a section of the car that can only be seen by disassembling it.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=420905 toehead93. Example 1. Ran into it 😅

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[VTSummit]

Originally Posted by bryaannnn6

It's been done by many members here. I'd search for the threads but I'm too lazy lol

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The TSB doesn't cover the newer years... best of luck. Personally, I think it's silly to remove a body component and be surprised that it damaged the paint.

[bryaannnn6]

Originally Posted by VTSummit

The TSB doesn't cover the newer years... best of luck. Personally, I think it's silly to remove a body component and be surprised that it damaged the paint.

Never said it covered it.

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[Avenging Orange]

I think the dealers point of view is.....you took it off, how do we know you didn't damage it?

[kmarshall2121]

Like almost everyone else is saying: dont be "that guy"... if and when something does need to be done, the dealer will be more apt to assist you if you arent what some people refer to as a 'squeaky wheel'...

[christianchevell]

Well gee the slight scuffing of the paint is expected from body flex and the rubber strips under the stock spoiler, just be glad you did not have to drill holes and run a line to power and then fill other holes to switch spoiler..........