Roof spoiler: paint myself or have it painted?

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Old 04-13-2012 | 01:39 PM
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Roof spoiler: paint myself or have it painted?

I picked-up, off of ebay, the 10k roof spoiler (urethane material). I'm debating whether to order the aerosol cans of paint at PaintScratch.com, or have it done by a pro. Any thoughts?
Old 04-13-2012 | 03:29 PM
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if you decide to do it yourself, sand it well, clean it well and apply light layers of coat until all of the material is covered ..and also temperature is key ( paint in non windy conditions,aka indoors, and the higher the temp. the better)
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Old 04-13-2012 | 06:36 PM
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Have you considered painting it black?
Old 04-13-2012 | 06:54 PM
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Ya know, I have. I had a '88 white integra SE that had a urethane spoiler in black. I liked it, and with my satin silver metallic; I think it would look better as black. Good thought, Sandin.
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Now i'm off n' running. Ordered a Mugen grill for my baby. Bought a paint gun and 20 gal compressor. I'm not messin' around with a paint shop.
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I've reversed-course. Dropped off the spoiler and mugen grill at Britland Auto repair, on Rt 22 in Greenbrook, NJ. They did a superb job on repair and paint back in September. Edgar is the man to see. Might have it back, and installed myself by next weekend. I'll post pics. I'll return the air gun and end-up with a new, medium size compressor; which I wanted for a long time. Anybody have a english translation of the Mugen Grill install sheet?
Old 04-28-2012 | 07:18 AM
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I've reversed-course. Dropped off the spoiler and mugen grill at Britland Auto repair, on Rt 22 in Greenbrook, NJ. They did a superb job on repair and paint back in September. Edgar is the man to see. Might have it back, and installed myself by next weekend. I'll post pics. I'll return the air gun and end-up with a new, medium size compressor; which I wanted for a long time. Anybody have a english translation of the Mugen Grill install sheet?
Mugen grill install instructions, 04-05 TSX–for anyone to refer to, or translate: I omitted p1 which is not needed.
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Old 04-29-2012 | 03:54 PM
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dont be cheap and rattle can it, just pay someone that way if it comes out crappy, you say fix it, i am paying for this make it right!
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True! I'll know tomorrow.
Old 04-29-2012 | 09:22 PM
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Good luck with the project
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Quick pics of the Mugen grille installed:
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Quick pics of the Mugen grille installed:
The grill look EXCELLENT!

What's the story with the 2 different license plate numbers?
Old 05-04-2012 | 07:38 PM
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Thanks Sandin! A little photoshop chicanery!
Roof spoiler turned out good. Waiting for this weekend to mount.
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got my 10k roof spoiler painted NHBP, be careful when putting on when you mold it to the lines of the rear winshield. shouldnt be to much of a bend. my friend had his and he cracked the paint doing his lol
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Old 07-28-2012 | 08:38 AM
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I'll be careful. I have yet to install the 10K. I'll probably get it done the next time I do a wash; and with my Son's help.
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