spoiler install issue, question

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bought this ebay spoiler, its not quite curved in enough and the tips stick out a bit. i put extra tape on both sides and use a heat gun (low setting).

i'm thinking about using some GE clear silicone indoor/outdoor to fill in the gap, then paint it with some left over black touch up paint. what do yall think? any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[audiohs]

I'd reach back out to the seller. If they are selling as direct fit, I'd be asking for a replacement or refund. Maybe they sent you the wrong spoiler?

Using a filler as you proposed will not look good. Better off not having that spoiler at all over some half ass fix to cover up a pretty noticable flaw. That would drive me nuts.

 

[Goobers]

A. Before you removed the protective strip in the adhesive, did you do a “dry” run with placing it on the trunk and seeing how it looked? Maybe the exact position is higher or lower?

B. It could be gapped by design. I don’t know, just throwing this out there.

 

[father_of_6]

I wouldn't think of putting silicon on the paint. That sounds super destructive. Might as well drive some screws into the spoiler if you're gonna do that.

 

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yes, i did notice the tips weren't touching, but i hoped warming it up with the heat gun would help, along with the blue tape.

i'll send the seller the pics and see what they say.

 

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the seller gave me a full refund last night.

it appears to be holding for now, will keep an eye on it.