Ebay roof spoiler everyone asks about!
06-08-2010, 10:35 AM
#43
I can take some pictures of the gaps that are there right now. In them you will see the 3M tape being pulled inward towards the center of the car but I don't know how to post pictures up so if you can pm me wth your e-mail address I can send them to you. If thats ok
06-08-2010, 10:44 AM
#44
I am think it could from the materials that they use. As those materials dry, they shrink? Though it kinda baffells my mine becuase you would think that with it shrinking, it would show on the paint and it doesn't. it's very wierd.
06-08-2010, 01:33 PM
#47
Update on the spoiler
Hey guys, I got mine on the group buy with Swoosh way back, over 2 - 2.5 months ago.
Here is my update.
1. The double sided tape sticks well in the middle and up to 3 inches from the edges.
2. The edges have moved down over time, so the very ends of the spoiler are no longer as flush with the roof line as it once was... I used to have this perfectly flush all the way along the rear roof line, but like I said, the ends have moved down some, showing a seperation gap now...
3. My paint match is terrible. I almost think I got one that was painted the 08 version of Anthracite Metallic. Forgot what they call it, PP-something... But it is significantly lighter than the rest of my car. At first I thought it was the angle I was looking at if from, with the curved surfaces and all... And I thought the sun was reflecting funny off of it (or so I tried to convince myself). But in the dusk, it is clearly way off.
4. There are slight ripples along the surface of the spoiler. I think these came from when I fitted it, because I had to bend it significantly to get it to hug the roof line. I initially bent it, and taped it up with painter's tape. I let it sit like that for four hours before actually sticking it down. But, I probably should have heated the thing up to get it to bend easier. Don't know if this would have solved the slight ripple problem or not. Anyways, the ripples are really noticable in the sun.
In all, I paid sixty bucks for it. It looks good from far away, but up close the blemishes are noticable. The best analogy I can give you is this...
My car has 95k on it and has mostly highway miles. From a far when washed, the front end looks fine. When I get close up to it, that is when I notice that my hood and bumper look like they have ACNE. You slowly start to lose your excitement and get filled with that "ehh" feeling. You tell yourself it's not that bad and try to move on. But really in the back of your mind, you want to get the whole front end repainted and redone.
That's how I feel about this spoiler. It's "ehh" to me now. I tried to convince myself it's perfect and awesome, but it has flaws.
I am too lazy at the moment, but it will probably be coming off soon, and then headed straight for the trash can.
Here is my update.
1. The double sided tape sticks well in the middle and up to 3 inches from the edges.
2. The edges have moved down over time, so the very ends of the spoiler are no longer as flush with the roof line as it once was... I used to have this perfectly flush all the way along the rear roof line, but like I said, the ends have moved down some, showing a seperation gap now...
3. My paint match is terrible. I almost think I got one that was painted the 08 version of Anthracite Metallic. Forgot what they call it, PP-something... But it is significantly lighter than the rest of my car. At first I thought it was the angle I was looking at if from, with the curved surfaces and all... And I thought the sun was reflecting funny off of it (or so I tried to convince myself). But in the dusk, it is clearly way off.
4. There are slight ripples along the surface of the spoiler. I think these came from when I fitted it, because I had to bend it significantly to get it to hug the roof line. I initially bent it, and taped it up with painter's tape. I let it sit like that for four hours before actually sticking it down. But, I probably should have heated the thing up to get it to bend easier. Don't know if this would have solved the slight ripple problem or not. Anyways, the ripples are really noticable in the sun.
In all, I paid sixty bucks for it. It looks good from far away, but up close the blemishes are noticable. The best analogy I can give you is this...
My car has 95k on it and has mostly highway miles. From a far when washed, the front end looks fine. When I get close up to it, that is when I notice that my hood and bumper look like they have ACNE. You slowly start to lose your excitement and get filled with that "ehh" feeling. You tell yourself it's not that bad and try to move on. But really in the back of your mind, you want to get the whole front end repainted and redone.
That's how I feel about this spoiler. It's "ehh" to me now. I tried to convince myself it's perfect and awesome, but it has flaws.
I am too lazy at the moment, but it will probably be coming off soon, and then headed straight for the trash can.
06-08-2010, 03:00 PM
#48
Hi everyone,
Just so you guys know, I acually have one of these and I am looking to sell it. If anyone is interested just PM me. Just looking to make some of my cash back that I spent on it. I'll take $50 plus whatever shipping costs - so it will probably be about $65 - which is what I paid before shipping. It is Anthracite Metallic but could easily be painted a different color. I just dont want to put it on becuase once I got it I realized that it will cover up my "Acura" vinyl overlay that I have on my rear window. I love it looks when its dark out IMO , so I would prefer to keep that and not put this on! Just let me know if your interested. Also, Ill even include the 3M Tape!
Thanks,
Carlo
Just so you guys know, I acually have one of these and I am looking to sell it. If anyone is interested just PM me. Just looking to make some of my cash back that I spent on it. I'll take $50 plus whatever shipping costs - so it will probably be about $65 - which is what I paid before shipping. It is Anthracite Metallic but could easily be painted a different color. I just dont want to put it on becuase once I got it I realized that it will cover up my "Acura" vinyl overlay that I have on my rear window. I love it looks when its dark out IMO , so I would prefer to keep that and not put this on! Just let me know if your interested. Also, Ill even include the 3M Tape!
Thanks,
Carlo
06-08-2010, 03:03 PM
#49
Hey guys, I got mine on the group buy with Swoosh way back, over 2 - 2.5 months ago.
Here is my update.
1. The double sided tape sticks well in the middle and up to 3 inches from the edges.
2. The edges have moved down over time, so the very ends of the spoiler are no longer as flush with the roof line as it once was... I used to have this perfectly flush all the way along the rear roof line, but like I said, the ends have moved down some, showing a seperation gap now...
3. My paint match is terrible. I almost think I got one that was painted the 08 version of Anthracite Metallic. Forgot what they call it, PP-something... But it is significantly lighter than the rest of my car. At first I thought it was the angle I was looking at if from, with the curved surfaces and all... And I thought the sun was reflecting funny off of it (or so I tried to convince myself). But in the dusk, it is clearly way off.
4. There are slight ripples along the surface of the spoiler. I think these came from when I fitted it, because I had to bend it significantly to get it to hug the roof line. I initially bent it, and taped it up with painter's tape. I let it sit like that for four hours before actually sticking it down. But, I probably should have heated the thing up to get it to bend easier. Don't know if this would have solved the slight ripple problem or not. Anyways, the ripples are really noticable in the sun.
In all, I paid sixty bucks for it. It looks good from far away, but up close the blemishes are noticable. The best analogy I can give you is this...
My car has 95k on it and has mostly highway miles. From a far when washed, the front end looks fine. When I get close up to it, that is when I notice that my hood and bumper look like they have ACNE. You slowly start to lose your excitement and get filled with that "ehh" feeling. You tell yourself it's not that bad and try to move on. But really in the back of your mind, you want to get the whole front end repainted and redone.
That's how I feel about this spoiler. It's "ehh" to me now. I tried to convince myself it's perfect and awesome, but it has flaws.
I am too lazy at the moment, but it will probably be coming off soon, and then headed straight for the trash can.
Here is my update.
1. The double sided tape sticks well in the middle and up to 3 inches from the edges.
2. The edges have moved down over time, so the very ends of the spoiler are no longer as flush with the roof line as it once was... I used to have this perfectly flush all the way along the rear roof line, but like I said, the ends have moved down some, showing a seperation gap now...
3. My paint match is terrible. I almost think I got one that was painted the 08 version of Anthracite Metallic. Forgot what they call it, PP-something... But it is significantly lighter than the rest of my car. At first I thought it was the angle I was looking at if from, with the curved surfaces and all... And I thought the sun was reflecting funny off of it (or so I tried to convince myself). But in the dusk, it is clearly way off.
4. There are slight ripples along the surface of the spoiler. I think these came from when I fitted it, because I had to bend it significantly to get it to hug the roof line. I initially bent it, and taped it up with painter's tape. I let it sit like that for four hours before actually sticking it down. But, I probably should have heated the thing up to get it to bend easier. Don't know if this would have solved the slight ripple problem or not. Anyways, the ripples are really noticable in the sun.
In all, I paid sixty bucks for it. It looks good from far away, but up close the blemishes are noticable. The best analogy I can give you is this...
My car has 95k on it and has mostly highway miles. From a far when washed, the front end looks fine. When I get close up to it, that is when I notice that my hood and bumper look like they have ACNE. You slowly start to lose your excitement and get filled with that "ehh" feeling. You tell yourself it's not that bad and try to move on. But really in the back of your mind, you want to get the whole front end repainted and redone.
That's how I feel about this spoiler. It's "ehh" to me now. I tried to convince myself it's perfect and awesome, but it has flaws.
I am too lazy at the moment, but it will probably be coming off soon, and then headed straight for the trash can.
neither side has moved down where the bend has been affected. take some detailed pics of your roof spoiler for us and the seller to see. contact them and see if you can work a deal out
06-08-2010, 03:45 PM
#50
I did use the tube of "adhesion promoter".
I could take pics, but it was $60 delivered. It was the gamble I told myself I was willing to take from the beginning.
It's not like a set of coilovers or something, so I don't know what deal they would work with me.
I mean the biggest problem for me is the glaring paint mis-match. Mine is really "light" for some reason. Not sure why. Maybe I will write them and see what he/she says...
I could take pics, but it was $60 delivered. It was the gamble I told myself I was willing to take from the beginning.
It's not like a set of coilovers or something, so I don't know what deal they would work with me.
I mean the biggest problem for me is the glaring paint mis-match. Mine is really "light" for some reason. Not sure why. Maybe I will write them and see what he/she says...
06-08-2010, 04:54 PM
#52
Yeah, I emailed him/her. Let's see what they say.
If nothing happens it's no big deal. I'll just take it off and move on.
BUT, usually when things sit out in the sun for years, they fade and get lighter. IF ANYTHING, this spoiler should have been DARKER than my car. Instead it is much lighter...
If nothing happens it's no big deal. I'll just take it off and move on.
BUT, usually when things sit out in the sun for years, they fade and get lighter. IF ANYTHING, this spoiler should have been DARKER than my car. Instead it is much lighter...
06-09-2010, 09:36 AM
#53
I emailed him/her yesterday and like I suspected, no response.
I've been ignored.
I figured this would happen. But seriously, How much customer service can I expect for a $60 part from Taiwan?
None. Especially a couple months after the fact.
Anyways, I wasn't expecting anything.
Well, this mod was cool at first. For me it's just not looking right, so like I said earlier, I'm gonna toss it when I get around to removing it.
I've been ignored.
I figured this would happen. But seriously, How much customer service can I expect for a $60 part from Taiwan?
None. Especially a couple months after the fact.
Anyways, I wasn't expecting anything.
Well, this mod was cool at first. For me it's just not looking right, so like I said earlier, I'm gonna toss it when I get around to removing it.
06-09-2010, 11:18 PM
#54
Maybe we can see if Swoosh is willing to talk to her and get as some feedback for us. I e-mailed some pic to Biggi_e so when he post the pics, you will see what I talking about. The car is really dirty though. Will wash her in the morning. 
06-10-2010, 05:21 PM
#57
what happened?? P.S. Pictures dont show. Can you try it again so that everyone can see. I don't want my fello Aziners to fall to cheap stuff.
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06-13-2010, 10:41 AM
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Looks like a good fit...did you get the accord or the tl one? I got my missed delivery notice from usps yesterday for mine, so I unfortunately need to wait until tomorrow
06-13-2010, 04:49 PM
#63
Okay, so everyone thought he was crazy when he said it shrunk.
I just looked at mine and would like to back up that claim. Mine fit from metal to metal when I first put it on, now I have 1/4 inch gaps on both sides.
This thing is low quality and it's showing as time goes on...
I just looked at mine and would like to back up that claim. Mine fit from metal to metal when I first put it on, now I have 1/4 inch gaps on both sides.
This thing is low quality and it's showing as time goes on...
06-13-2010, 07:44 PM
#65
well low price usually = low quality but we shall see how "bad" it really gets I dont think i'll be too upset if it shrinks a bit its not like it will continue shrinking till theres an inch gap or something crazy like that. I would be more worried about the paint lasting
06-14-2010, 07:14 AM
#66
Agreed. I am just trying to give an update on my spoiler, as I've had it for nearly three months.
Like I said in the way beginning, it was $60 delivered. If it sucks, oh well... I guess I wasted $60! I've wasted much more than that, many times on various other things. So it's no big deal.
Like I said in the way beginning, it was $60 delivered. If it sucks, oh well... I guess I wasted $60! I've wasted much more than that, many times on various other things. So it's no big deal.
06-16-2010, 07:44 AM
#67
UPDATE:
It happened. Guess the spoiler couldn't take the heat of DC/VA/MD area anymore.
Was driving and the end came loose. About five inches from each end. So I just finally took it off.
This was fun and looked pkay for the 2.5 months I had it on. Now it sits in my garage.
It happened. Guess the spoiler couldn't take the heat of DC/VA/MD area anymore.
Was driving and the end came loose. About five inches from each end. So I just finally took it off.
This was fun and looked pkay for the 2.5 months I had it on. Now it sits in my garage.
06-16-2010, 08:40 AM
#69
Has anyone elses "shrunk" in length?
Look closely at the ends and see if the gap between the end nad metal has increased. Mine certainly did, but interestingly enough, it fits spot on from rear windshield edge to rear windshield edge.
And funny thing is I park in a garage at home and work. Wonder how it "shrank"? Aren't things supposed to expand in the heat?!
Look closely at the ends and see if the gap between the end nad metal has increased. Mine certainly did, but interestingly enough, it fits spot on from rear windshield edge to rear windshield edge.
And funny thing is I park in a garage at home and work. Wonder how it "shrank"? Aren't things supposed to expand in the heat?!
06-16-2010, 09:05 AM
#70
UPDATE:
It happened. Guess the spoiler couldn't take the heat of DC/VA/MD area anymore.
Was driving and the end came loose. About five inches from each end. So I just finally took it off.
This was fun and looked pkay for the 2.5 months I had it on. Now it sits in my garage.
It happened. Guess the spoiler couldn't take the heat of DC/VA/MD area anymore.
Was driving and the end came loose. About five inches from each end. So I just finally took it off.
This was fun and looked pkay for the 2.5 months I had it on. Now it sits in my garage.
im actually going to put a roof spoiler on soon (not this ebay one) and i was going to use window weld. just want to make sure its not the same stuff caue i dont want my spoiler coming off while im driving.
06-17-2010, 02:02 AM
#74
Okay, so everyone thought he was crazy when he said it shrunk.
I just looked at mine and would like to back up that claim. Mine fit from metal to metal when I first put it on, now I have 1/4 inch gaps on both sides.
This thing is low quality and it's showing as time goes on...
I just looked at mine and would like to back up that claim. Mine fit from metal to metal when I first put it on, now I have 1/4 inch gaps on both sides.
This thing is low quality and it's showing as time goes on...
All I was trying to do was alert everyone, but if theirs someone still willing to throw money away, then just throw it my way I'll take it.
06-17-2010, 07:33 AM
#75
No problem! I just saw people doubting you, so I figured I would back you up as I have seen the same with mine. I would have taken pics to back you up too, but the damn thing came off. I am still boggled how it shrunk, as things usually EXPAND in heat...
Anyways, like I have said from the beginning, it was a fun $60 mod. Too bad it didn't work out. Oh well, now it's time to move on...
Anyways, like I have said from the beginning, it was a fun $60 mod. Too bad it didn't work out. Oh well, now it's time to move on...
06-17-2010, 12:59 PM
#77
I hope yours doesn't shrink either.
I'm still shocked at how this happened. Who knows?
It's probably my luck. I always get the banged up parts, or the "lemon" (if you will). My car is always getting cracks in the windshield and rock chips that pop the paint up on the hood, leaving a huge rust spot, etc., etc.
I'm still shocked at how this happened. Who knows?
It's probably my luck. I always get the banged up parts, or the "lemon" (if you will). My car is always getting cracks in the windshield and rock chips that pop the paint up on the hood, leaving a huge rust spot, etc., etc.
06-17-2010, 01:58 PM
#78