DAVE SXT Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Got my new Five Axis spoiler today for my FR-S with no instructions. The spoiler only adheres to the rear deck-lid with two sided tape (pre-installed)and an adhesive promoter. Should I strip the Americana wax and 2 applications of MSS from the area I applied less than two weeks ago so the tape sticks to the paint only or just waterless wash the area and go for it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Strip the area that the adhesive is going to bond to. It should have come with a 'prep' wipe or something as well to be used prior to applying the adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Double posted...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yes! Definitely strip the wax and sealant where the spoiler will be adhering. If you don't, you run the risk of it not sticking and possibly falling off. Just do an IPA wipe down and you'll be good to install the spoiler. Scary that it's only double sided tape that holds it on, isn't it? Lol. That's how my center mount exhaust valance is. Haven't had any issues with it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ^^^ What they said!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargerMatt Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I would clay bar the area before installing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE SXT Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks for all the good info. Matt...I wouldn't have thought to clay it. Anyways, I stripped, clayed and then wiped down real good. Dry fit and masked the outside edges with Adams new tape so I would know where to put the adhesive promoter. Wife helped me out and it's on there good and I highly doubt it will ever come off. Here's some pics. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Looks great on there. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Looks real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue04SSS Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I like it a lot. Fits the car well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidolon Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Nice and subtle, but still aggressive. I approve! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Looks good did you think about it flat or satin black to match diffuser around exhaust ?? There's always plastic dip if you wanna try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sweet add on!! That a nice color for that car as well. I bet that's a fun car to drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom_FX Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 That really sets off the tail.. I like that a LOT! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nice and subtle, but still aggressive. I approve! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 +1 looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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