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guerrillakilla13 · 06-08-2017, 05:49 PM

Does anybody else have the same issue as me? Any tiny thing that lands on my blade spoiler creates a very ugly, blackish grayish mark anywhere. I left a box on my trunk and my "friend" opened it while still on the trunk. It was just an ordinary shipping box and it looks like it left some marks all over the blade spoiler. Is there anything I can do about this? Why does the spoiler scratch so easily?

IamR3D88 · 06-08-2017, 06:36 PM

First suggestion would be to not place boxes on a car you care about.

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guerrillakilla13 · 06-08-2017, 08:08 PM

Thank you IamR3D88. with a box as small and light as this one, scratches shouldn't have been a thing.

14ssrs6man · 06-08-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

Thank you IamR3D88. with a box as small and light as this one, scratches shouldn't have been a thing.

Are they actual scratches? I just installed one on my SS last night and it had the same white marks all over it from the shipping box... I wiped down with an apc and they vanished... I wonder if it is a coating or something that gets marred. Looks fine after the wipe down.

gajagfan · 06-09-2017, 10:19 AM

So I am clear, we are talking about an aftermarket blade style spoiler and not the 1LE spoiler?

14ssrs6man · 06-09-2017, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

So I am clear, we are talking about an aftermarket blade style spoiler and not the 1LE spoiler?

I am referring to the OEM 1LE Spoiler.

gajagfan · 06-09-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 14ssrs6man

I am referring to the OEM 1LE Spoiler.

I figured you were, but the OP referred to spoiler as a blade style spoiler, which does not describe the 1LE spoiler.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-09-2017, 12:33 PM

Is it matte like the hood? Matte paint is weird how it acts. I really like the chemical guys matte detailer. Perhaps just using a product like that will help?

guerrillakilla13 · 06-09-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 14ssrs6man

Are they actual scratches? I just installed one on my SS last night and it had the same white marks all over it from the shipping box... I wiped down with an apc and they vanished... I wonder if it is a coating or something that gets marred. Looks fine after the wipe down.

No kidding! Good to know, i'll try a apc (just to be clear, that's All Purpose Cleaner?). Thanks for the advice. I'm actually really surprised such a light box caused what looks to be hideous scratches like that.

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

So I am clear, we are talking about an aftermarket blade style spoiler and not the 1LE spoiler?

Sorry, i'm talking about the Stock 1LE spoiler. It could be blade style? maybe.. probably not.

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Is it matte like the hood? Matte paint is weird how it acts. I really like the chemical guys matte detailer. Perhaps just using a product like that will help?

Maybe it is matte? not too sure myself. I've always wanted to try Chemical Guys but there products are really expensive so i've stuck with Mothers.

14ssrs6man · 06-09-2017, 12:49 PM

[QUOTE=guerrillakilla13;9766599]No kidding! Good to know, i'll try a apc (just to be clear, that's All Purpose Cleaner?). Thanks for the advice. I'm actually really surprised such a light box caused what looks to be hideous scratches like that.

Yup, All Purpose Cleaner - Hope it helps!

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-09-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

Maybe it is matte? not too sure myself. I've always wanted to try Chemical Guys but there products are really expensive so i've stuck with Mothers.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Meticulo...spi_995_16.htm

It's not too bad, if shipping stinks, it's on amazon prime for a little more money.

97tj-neil · 06-10-2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IamR3D88

First suggestion would be to not place boxes on a car you care about.

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This guy has the best advice. You have what could be considered a 1% car. Why on earth would you put a box on it? If you were driving a Camry, box away. You are not. Put the box on your workbench, the kitchen counter, your wife's jewelry box, anywhere but your car.

The only thing that has ever touched my spoiler is an Adam's double soft microfiber towel. I have no scratches.

Phenix · 06-18-2017, 01:09 PM

1LE spoilers and splitters are raw plastic. You could try a very light polish. You would need to use a very soft pad or rag so you don't polish away the texture molded into the plastic. You should try a thorough cleaning first though as it could just be dirt caught inside of that textured finish that looks like scratches.

gto mark · 06-18-2017, 02:29 PM

The front splitter is black plastic. The rear spoiler is painted matte black. Mine had some scuffs from the dealer when it was on the showroom floor. They thought it was colored plastic but when the new one came in its gray either abs or fiber glass. There's no buffing it ou it will cause it to become more gloss like than matte.

06-08-2017, 05:49 PM	#1
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	1LE Spoiler Scratches? Does anybody else have the same issue as me? Any tiny thing that lands on my blade spoiler creates a very ugly, blackish grayish mark anywhere. I left a box on my trunk and my "friend" opened it while still on the trunk. It was just an ordinary shipping box and it looks like it left some marks all over the blade spoiler. Is there anything I can do about this? Why does the spoiler scratch so easily?

06-09-2017, 12:33 PM	#8
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,116	Is it matte like the hood? Matte paint is weird how it acts. I really like the chemical guys matte detailer. Perhaps just using a product like that will help? __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-09-2017, 12:49 PM	#10
14ssrs6man Drives: Summit White 2014 2SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hancock, WI Posts: 356	[QUOTE=guerrillakilla13;9766599]No kidding! Good to know, i'll try a apc (just to be clear, that's All Purpose Cleaner?). Thanks for the advice. I'm actually really surprised such a light box caused what looks to be hideous scratches like that. Yup, All Purpose Cleaner - Hope it helps! __________________ *Your car must be very fast! You were haulin' ass when I passed you!*

06-08-2017, 06:36 PM	#2
IamR3D88 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 339	First suggestion would be to not place boxes on a car you care about. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

06-08-2017, 08:08 PM	#3
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Thank you IamR3D88. with a box as small and light as this one, scratches shouldn't have been a thing.

06-09-2017, 10:19 AM	#5
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	So I am clear, we are talking about an aftermarket blade style spoiler and not the 1LE spoiler?

06-18-2017, 01:09 PM	#13
Phenix Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 120	1LE spoilers and splitters are raw plastic. You could try a very light polish. You would need to use a very soft pad or rag so you don't polish away the texture molded into the plastic. You should try a thorough cleaning first though as it could just be dirt caught inside of that textured finish that looks like scratches.

06-18-2017, 02:29 PM	#14
gto mark Drives: 2015 Red Hot 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: south central pa Posts: 120	The front splitter is black plastic. The rear spoiler is painted matte black. Mine had some scuffs from the dealer when it was on the showroom floor. They thought it was colored plastic but when the new one came in its gray either abs or fiber glass. There's no buffing it ou it will cause it to become more gloss like than matte.