jmkiang

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Sorry for the thread revival.

OP, how did you mount your Sarona with that even gap?? My gap is much smaller in the center... I might just mount it right up against the roof.

Isn't that window adhesive really messy?

jptl04

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i just eyed it taped off the edges and window that i didnt want the adhesive to smear on. then simply placed and attached it. it doesn't set that fast, so you can move it around a tiny bit before it sets. i think it takes like an hour just make sure the temp is not too cold outside when you use this stuff. i dont know why your gap is smaller in the middle. mine is perfectly even on all sides.

get yourself a flat stick or thin putty knife to spread on the adhesive evenly on the underside of the spoiler. and definitely get some 3M adhesive remover spray. just have that and a used micro fiber towel handy for any quick clean ups you might have.

here are some pics when i installed it 3M window weld is very strong and it wont lift up the spoiler like the tape does.

jmkiang

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^ Man I wish I had your workmanship!

Well not really sure why my spoiler is a little different in the center... since each one is made to order, maybe they aren't all identical. Either way, when I push it against the roof (vs your placement), it looks fine. I might heat the fiberglass up a bit and bend it slightly -- hopefully this will cause less of an upward force on the ends.

jmkiang

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BTW, which 3M window adhesive did you use?



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jmkiang

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Damn edit rule...

I think I might try this instead: http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...pose_Epoxy.htm

What do you think?

jptl04

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this one

CL-S progression 01

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Yes I must agree also, I don't Like TLs in white but this one makes it work damn well.

That trunk lip and that exhaust is beautiful!

And that elbow grease really paid off on your spoiler too, very sleek

JwongTLS

I like your car

nice job

D-MacTL

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Is that an XLR8 exhaust, cause it doesn't look like the ATLP quad.

Where are my manners, your car looks awesome!

My TL is still sitting on stock everything. Im waiting for the summer to get most of my modifications done I just have no idea where to start

jmkiang

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^ His sig says he's got the ATLP quads... he just went the extra mile and got them polished

jptl04

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thanks my ride looks like this now. that was an old pic. its the stock type-s exhaust.




ATLP quads polished

BoBByLiGhT83

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where did you get the window adhesive?? I went to autozone and they had 3M window weld... I think it was more for replacing windshields

EL BAN

Clean clean clean!

jmkiang

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Bobby, I got a tube... its called 3M Windo-Weld

Picked it up at Lee Auto Parts or something.

Blazing GT

once again..hot hot hot!

BoBByLiGhT83

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Yea that's what the stuff I saw at autozone was called too.. Going to pick it up today.. I installed it with the Double stick tape method and it looks horrid.. Def think this is the way to go

BIGTUFFGUY

looks great man, keep it up.

08 wdp type s

what kind of front lip is that ? u custom it yourself or how was it done

jptl04

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it's a custom molded 2007-08 base tl front a-spec spoiler. it was done by a body shop that specializes in custom work

TheNightHawkTl

dammn your car look Sick!!!

jmkiang

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jptl, hope you don't mind me posting a picture in here... since you essentially guided me thru it!

I kinda like the small step... in reality, I got lazy


One of the edges was a little loose yesterday. I think its due to the warmer weather we're getting. I taped it back down with some painters tape for the next couple days because we're gonna be in the 70s! If that doesn't work, 3M WW it is!

djbonsu

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^^^looks good bro! u didnt have this on sunday did u??

jmkiang

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Nah just got it on recently.

jptl04

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dont mind at all dude that looks awesome! you did a good job! glad you went with the Sarona wing instead of the ATLP. the ATLP looks ok but this roof spoiler is just pure sex, when done right! it flows soo much better from all angles, top, the sides with that little curve, the back. you my friend did it right with the window weld i can guarantee it wont move an inch.

jmkiang

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^ Cool cool.

I need the clean the under side of it... will probably bust out some Q tips and spray wax. Haha

Thanks again for all your help.

BLKURA

Where can I pick a roof spoiler up?

jmkiang

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^ Depends which one you want and how much you're willing to spend.

Maddizm

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I had a question about the window weld stuff... is there a similar product for painted metal... say to add a Type-S decklid without drilling holes? BTW... you just swayed me towards Sarona thanks!

jptl04

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you could try this i read lots of good things about it http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...source=8901003 bimmer guys have been using it to attach their trunk spoilers with it for years.

the 3M window weld could also be used for it. this stuff is strong i tell you. i have it on my sarona roof spoiler, i can literally grab the spoiler and tug and yank on it, and it doesnt budge! in fact it moves and sways the whole car if i do that

chuanger

Hey Jpt. Is there any way to remove the spoiler if you use window weld? Or is it stuck on there permanently?

Maddizm

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Nice... I might just do that... I mean I don't mind drilling holes for the deck lid, but not if the body shop guy is going to charge me 200 for labor! Comeon! Oh in the even that I wanna remove it, is there a solution that should be used first? I mean say if you wanted to remove your wing one of these days.

Edit... he posted before me.. i didn't see it.. hahaha

jmkiang

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3M tape is BS! Gonna have to use some 3M Windo-Weld soon.

Don't be lazy like me and do it right the first time!

andyc123

No shit. Where did you get that roof spoiler? LOL. I'm still a noob but damn, even I can read the previous posts.

andyc123

Hate the rims though. At a distance they are hot, in close they're not all that. That's my opinion.

Great pics, great car.

Nice, very nice.

BoBByLiGhT83

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So I was outside washing the car yesterday and noticed that the corner of the Sarona was sticking up a little. I went to pull on it to make sure the window weld was still holding and half the damn spoiler pulled up.. Not sure if I didn't put enough on there or what.. Did u use any kind of adhesion promoter?

melvin2816

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Your car is one of a kind
I wish someone in VA could do that same work in that front A-SPEC on ,my car

typesfever

This kit is available just how he has it because I own the same one on my CBP 2008 type S I got it at the dealer and you could also get it at the Acura E store online it comes painted and ready to mount here are the part numbers you need if interested:

Front Under Body Spoiler Part #08F01-SEP-2B0B $231.00
Side Under Body Spoiler Part #08F04-SEP-2B0 $250.00.
Rear Under Body Spoiler Part #08F023-SEP-2B0B $231.00

I was confused at first when I got it because I was expecting the kit jptlo4 had on before he got this one but was very happy when it was mounted I love this kit and his ride looks sick. Sir....

melvin2816

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Please post or PM picture please

KINGS OF KINGS

yah that lip kit is available as is. its the 07-08 BASE lip kit. but the OP had a shop custom fit the 07-08 BASE front lip on his car becuz he has the TYPE S. the 07-08 BASE doesnt bolt right up to the TYPE S bumber. and Melvin2816, you have an 05 right? well they make a lipkit for your year. but its not the same front lip as the OP's front lip. IMO the 07-08 front lip is the most cleanest lip EVAR!

jptl04

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he's talking about the type-s a-spec front spoiler that looks like a darth vadar mask. he's new here only 7 posts you're talking about my modified one right?

melvin2816, did a type-s front end conversion on his 05, thats why he asked that.