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jeremy3721 · 10-21-2019, 02:22 PM

The rubber strip underneath my front fascia is starting to come loose. I’ve rubbed it up against a few parking barriers that were just the right height to pull up too far but, pull on the strip when I reversed. Anyway one side has actually come loose because the tab it connected to on the fascia has sheered off. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to fix this? It seems like it would be a common problem but I’m having trouble searching because I don’t know the right terminology. I think the pics I’m attaching will explain it better than I can. Any advice would be appreciated.

Reichler · 10-21-2019, 02:26 PM

You broke the bumper tab where the rubber attaches to the bumper. Outside of getting a new bumper, or just removing that piece all together, you're going to need to try and repair that tab.

gtstorey · 10-21-2019, 02:27 PM

https://www.eastwood.com/airless-pla...r-model-7.html

jeremy3721 · 10-21-2019, 02:37 PM

Thanks. $300 to fix this seems excessive. Given that the tab is in an a non visible spot I was thinking I could bolt on a bracket of some kind.

Would this missing tab prevent me from installing a splitter and hiding the rubber strip. Or making the strip unnecessary?

gtstorey · 10-21-2019, 05:25 PM

The link was more to indicate that you would have to plastic weld it and not try and glue it. There are cheaper versions around. Yes you could probably bolt a bracket if you are ok with how it looks. Mine came with a splitter already, but I don't think it uses the tabs at all. Just be more careful with the parking barriers since they don't have any give to them.

myold88 · 11-04-2019, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reichler

You broke the bumper tab where the rubber attaches to the bumper. Outside of getting a new bumper, or just removing that piece all together, you're going to need to try and repair that tab.

I'm on my 3rd front air deflector on my '10 SS. I wouldn't remove it as
it keeps road dust and debris down and out of the engine compartment.

If anyone orders a new one, make sure you also order the special retainers
that are sold separately.

Vegas Bound · 11-04-2019, 02:09 PM

The retainers from GM are a joke. Plastic nut and bolt for almost $9 each.

Go to Lowes and buy a box of nylon nuts and bolts for 10% the price.

BRZN · 11-05-2019, 05:24 AM

The GM retainers, while expensive, protect the rubber deflector and bumper cover from tearing. If you hit something with the deflector the GM retainers will pull apart where a plastic nut and bolt will hold securely either tearing the deflector, or pulling through the plastic bumper cover costing quite a bit more than the price of the retainers to fix.

Vegas Bound · 11-05-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZN

The GM retainers, while expensive, protect the rubber deflector and bumper cover from tearing. If you hit something with the deflector the GM retainers will pull apart where a plastic nut and bolt will hold securely either tearing the deflector, or pulling through the plastic bumper cover costing quite a bit more than the price of the retainers to fix.

The GM retainers loosen with vibration and fall out. Don't hit shit and you won't have to worry about damaging other parts.

mikeman · 11-05-2019, 12:31 PM

People just pull up to the sidewalk curb and have their front ends hanging over it. I see this a lot at shopping malls. To avoid this and door dings, I usually park in the back away from other cars and high curbstones and sidewalks.

One time, I pulled in where there was a curb stone and my rubber deflector was literally, I swear, one or two mere millimeters away from scrapping. I couldn't believe it. I just stood there and stared at it thinking how lucky I was from not damaging the deflector or bumper in such a close call like that.

mbesman · 11-05-2019, 02:08 PM

I removed mine about a year ago. I guess I'm just lucky cuz I've had no issues with dust or dirty engine, underside still looks new, and really haven't felt a loss of power if it had any aerodynamic purpose. I try to stay careful when parking. As Vegas said "Don't hit shit"
Worked out for me.

myold88 · 11-05-2019, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZN

The GM retainers, while expensive, protect the rubber deflector and bumper cover from tearing. If you hit something with the deflector the GM retainers will pull apart where a plastic nut and bolt will hold securely either tearing the deflector, or pulling through the plastic bumper cover costing quite a bit more than the price of the retainers to fix.

Exactly. And the GM retainers don't fall off from vibration.

Vegas Bound · 11-05-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

Exactly. And the GM retainers don't fall off from vibration.

Then why did half of mine fall out?

BRZN · 11-06-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Then why did half of mine fall out?

From hitting curbs?

10-21-2019, 02:22 PM	#1
jeremy3721 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 357	Fix Loose rubber strip under front fascia? The rubber strip underneath my front fascia is starting to come loose. I’ve rubbed it up against a few parking barriers that were just the right height to pull up too far but, pull on the strip when I reversed. Anyway one side has actually come loose because the tab it connected to on the fascia has sheered off. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to fix this? It seems like it would be a common problem but I’m having trouble searching because I don’t know the right terminology. I think the pics I’m attaching will explain it better than I can. Any advice would be appreciated. __________________

10-21-2019, 02:37 PM	#4
jeremy3721 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 357	Fix Loose rubber strip under front fascia? Thanks. $300 to fix this seems excessive. Given that the tab is in an a non visible spot I was thinking I could bolt on a bracket of some kind. Would this missing tab prevent me from installing a splitter and hiding the rubber strip. Or making the strip unnecessary? __________________

11-05-2019, 05:24 AM	#8
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	The GM retainers, while expensive, protect the rubber deflector and bumper cover from tearing. If you hit something with the deflector the GM retainers will pull apart where a plastic nut and bolt will hold securely either tearing the deflector, or pulling through the plastic bumper cover costing quite a bit more than the price of the retainers to fix. __________________

11-05-2019, 02:08 PM	#11
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	I removed mine about a year ago. I guess I'm just lucky cuz I've had no issues with dust or dirty engine, underside still looks new, and really haven't felt a loss of power if it had any aerodynamic purpose. I try to stay careful when parking. As Vegas said "Don't hit shit" Worked out for me. __________________ [

10-21-2019, 02:26 PM	#2
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	You broke the bumper tab where the rubber attaches to the bumper. Outside of getting a new bumper, or just removing that piece all together, you're going to need to try and repair that tab.

10-21-2019, 02:27 PM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,143	https://www.eastwood.com/airless-pla...r-model-7.html

10-21-2019, 05:25 PM	#5
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,143	The link was more to indicate that you would have to plastic weld it and not try and glue it. There are cheaper versions around. Yes you could probably bolt a bracket if you are ok with how it looks. Mine came with a splitter already, but I don't think it uses the tabs at all. Just be more careful with the parking barriers since they don't have any give to them.

11-04-2019, 02:09 PM	#7
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	The retainers from GM are a joke. Plastic nut and bolt for almost $9 each. Go to Lowes and buy a box of nylon nuts and bolts for 10% the price.

11-05-2019, 12:31 PM	#10
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	People just pull up to the sidewalk curb and have their front ends hanging over it. I see this a lot at shopping malls. To avoid this and door dings, I usually park in the back away from other cars and high curbstones and sidewalks. One time, I pulled in where there was a curb stone and my rubber deflector was literally, I swear, one or two mere millimeters away from scrapping. I couldn't believe it. I just stood there and stared at it thinking how lucky I was from not damaging the deflector or bumper in such a close call like that.