Benz-O-Rama

Yep, mine is being delivered today too, thanks Neal!

BlackC230Coupe

Well, last time we put this on the dyno we got 90HP gain to the wheels!!!! But that was in conjunction with our front lip spoiler. For the rear alone it was only 40HP to the wheels!

If attached properly it wont fly off at 120mph, but we have had some issues with our twin jet engine E55. Everytime the afterburners kicked in, the spoiler flew off about 100 yards!

j/k of course

Now in all seriousness. As long as you clean the decklid with alcohol. The spoiler will never fall off any speed. It attaches just like the OEM. Also, once it on the car a few days it becomes almost impossible to take off unless you use some major elbow grease and fishing line.

Archi

Delivered and already getting painted. I can't wait to get this on.

PerisanGodFatha

how do we install??? just line it up with the 3rd brake light? or should i let the body shop do it...

RevTekniques

I thought brilliant silver was 744????

BlackC230Coupe

You can line it up with the brake light. I like to line it up with the sides with the end of the trunk instead by holding one hand at each side. Try pretending to install it before you peel the tape. Try a few different ways. Just remember that once you peel the tape and stick it, its stuck! Dont forget to clean the decklid edge with alcohol. Again you can also SLIGHTLY mist the edge in the middle are with water or quick detailer in case you mess up.

Benz-O-Rama

It is.

That's what it says in my door jamb anyway. Actually, it says C744.

I dropped mine off at the body shop today. They say I can pick it up Monday afternoon, can't wait. What's everyone getting charged for painting? My guy is quoting $100.00 out the door.

cicbenz

Is 040 obsidian black?

BlackC230Coupe

No, i think 040 is regular black. Just look on your door jam for anyone wanting to get their color code.

Kev04C320

197 is obsidian black

040, as Neal said, is non-metallic black

Benz-O-Rama

Anyone get their spoilers painted and installed yet? What's your opinion on the quality, installation and overall look once installed?

BIG LUV

Just installed mine today. It fits almost perfectly. There is very minor gap around the center light where it does not fit completely flush, but you can't tell unless you get real close. I had my dealer install it so they did there best.

Benz-O-Rama

Thanks!

What about the quality and finish? The reason I ask, and I want to do this gently, is mine has pits, and some other imperfections. I don't want to blast Neal as he seems like a totally nice, fair and honest guy. But even the body shop that I got mine painted at remarked about the lack of quality. This is probably the wrong forum for addressing this. I'm just gonna email Neal.


But yours is good? Maybe I just had a bad one.

BlackC230Coupe

Not sure how its lacking quality. Most parts that are not painted already need to be finished, sanded and then painted to get out any imperfections. These are all from the same mold, so it is VERY uncommon for something to be wrong. But take somes pictures and email it to me of what you are talking about so i can see what you mean and if something needs to be done i will take care of it for you.

Benz-O-Rama

WOW! That was quick!! I was writing you an email as you were typing this.

Anyway, I'll gather some photos. The body shop guy was a little over the top when he was telling me what he thought about the spoiler. My email will clear it up a little. I'm guessing it's my fault. I just told them to paint it, as I thought it was paint ready. I didn't realize that it would need to be sanded and finished prior to paint. Without paint, it looked perfect to me. But once paint and clear coat got on it, you could see the imperfections. Again, I want to stress that the imperfections are small and you need to be on top of it to see them. From afar, it looks great.

I have no worries that we'll get it worked out. Thanks Neal.

BlackC230Coupe

if you think thats quick, i already replied to your email! LOL

These don't need much, he had to sand it anyway because otherwise the paint would not stick.

But about 2 minutes sanding on the top and around the edges to finish it is all it needs. There really should not be any imperfections after that is done and painted.

cicbenz

Thanks Neal and Kev04c320

PerisanGodFatha

WAIT SO WHAT EXACTLY SHOULD I TELL MY BODY SHOP TO DO? I WAS ABOUT TO GO THERE RIGHT NOW...BUT I GUESS ILL WAIT TILL TOMARO SO I CAN TELL THEM THE RIGHT WAY theyll prob laugh at me for telling them how to paint it....but whats the right way of doing it????

Kev04C320

They should wet sand it, primer, paint, and clear coat it.

BlackC230Coupe

In all honesty, a good body shop you should not need to say anything. They will tell you what they need to do. But like Kev said, needs nothing more then sand, primer and paint. There are so many bad body shops out there that really dont know what they are doing and cannot do anything more then fix a dent or repaint a fender. If they start to question anything, leave and find a different body shop.

W211 Ryda

Got mine on Monday and did notice a pimple or two that I could easily sand down with 1200 girt paper. No biggie! Spoiler looks great nonetheless.... thanks Neal!

If you have to tell your body shop how to prep and paint this spoiler.... I’d walk away. A good shop doesn't need to be told how to paint a simple body part.

Post them pics fellaz!

Benz-O-Rama

Shoot guys...

I hope I didn't get everybody all riled up. I'm sure the problem was with my body shop. They probably didn't do the prep work good enough and now they're trying to blame the product. This is the first time I've ever purchased any kind of fiberglass body peice for any car. So I wasn't familiar enough with the process to be able to know what to look for.

I'm sure everybody else will have a better experience than me.

BlackC230Coupe

its not fiberglass, lol.

joeacc

I don't think you got everyone riled up, but these spoilers, even though from a good mold, definately need to be 180 or 320 sanded, primed let a day to dry; wet sand and then paint. But, like Neil said any good bodyshop should know this. Any bodyshop that just sands and then paints it, without priming I would not recommend. My front edge needed a little attention, but then again I am kind of picky about this stuff. Overall the spoilers met my expectations, and this is coming a bodyshop owner.

cicbenz

here's mine, I put it onwithout paint thought it would look cool