Autoform TA spoiler for coupe installed

[98intrigue]

I came back from a business trip on Friday with an early Christmas gift waiting for me at my front door. Even a redeye flight from LA couldn't stop me from opening it right away. I went with a primered spoiler since I was undecided if I wanted to do black or color-matched.

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The spoiler came well packaged, along with a bag of hardware to install (3m double-sided tape and Steve's mounting brackets w/screws).
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These pictures are of the spoiler just sitting on top of the trunk. As you can see, fitment seems to already be perfect.
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Some pictures after I painted it and just rested it ontop of the trunk (still need to wetsand and clear)
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I may have to paint my Forgelines black now?
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[Torquemonster06]

Looks great. Be sure to post pics when install is finished.

[Crotalidae]

Looks good!!!

[Junkie]

Looks great.

[Timnineside]

I think it looks great. It would be nice to see it in color matched but the black does look good.

If anyone is interested in ordering one here is the info:

Spoiler in Primer - $650.00
Spoiler in CF - $1100.00
Spoiler Painted- $650.00 + Paint (inquiry)
Spoiler Painted w/stripes- $650.00 + Paint (inquiry)

As of now the CF is a fiberglass core. Autoform does amazing paint work if you’d like to add that please contact them directly to price that out. Price above is plus shipping.

Autoform Development
257 East 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423

Joni - (616) 392-4909

Email: sales@autoformgroup.com

Check out the website for other accessories for Vipers.

www.autoformgroup.com

[98intrigue]

Well, I thought the black TA spoiler looked out of place on my car...so I decided to take it a step further. I gave my first go at plastidip to execute my idea. Although I like the overall look of it, I hate the texture and lines that came out with the plastidip. I will be meeting up with a vinyl shop sometime next week to get the job professionally done with gloss black vinyl since I do not want to paint the car.

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[LifeIsGood]

Okay, you need to clean that garage. I'm worried about something falling on the viper.

[Vprbite]

Plastidip can be tricky. You will get better with it. In my experience, you have to spray closer than the can says. The can instructions, at least I think, are for their more standard uses which desire a texture. You need to spray a little closer and a little heavier than you might think. Like if you spray from too far away or on too hot of a day, it almost dries before it hits the surface, resulting in texture. You will probably be happier with a good vinyl though. You may find it helpful to practice on something first. I understand that you probably don't want to put in the effort to become a master at plasti-dip, but I like the stuff. I did my kitchen table red with white stripes and it is pretty smooth. Obviously it's not auto paint smooth, but it looks pretty good.

[St.Char]

Looks good, even better painted.

[Timnineside]

8189

What about running the black all the way to the top?

Don't mind the super thin dip. Turns out spraying white tip is about the same as spraying milk and takes a ton to cover.

[98intrigue]

Okay, you need to clean that garage. I'm worried about something falling on the viper.
Please don't remind me. The car is safe from falling objects, but I don't know whether to smile or cringe every time I open the garage. I did a complete remodel of my house, so I'm still slowly finishing it up inside. Once done, the backyard and the garage will get the attention they deserve.

Plastidip can be tricky. You will get better with it. In my experience, you have to spray closer than the can says. The can instructions, at least I think, are for their more standard uses which desire a texture. You need to spray a little closer and a little heavier than you might think. Like if you spray from too far away or on too hot of a day, it almost dries before it hits the surface, resulting in texture. You will probably be happier with a good vinyl though. You may find it helpful to practice on something first. I understand that you probably don't want to put in the effort to become a master at plasti-dip, but I like the stuff. I did my kitchen table red with white stripes and it is pretty smooth. Obviously it's not auto paint smooth, but it looks pretty good.
Yeah, that's what a friend mentioned. I did 5 coats of black and 4 coats of glossifier. I should have went heavier with the final coats of the black to get a smoother surface, but still don't know how I could have gotten a straight line without being able to pull the tape off while the paint was still wet since I still needed to use the glossifier?

A friend owns a well known and liked vinyl shop about an hour from my house, so I will be making a visit sometime next week to get my job scheduled.

Looks good, even better painted.
Appreciate it! I'm excited to see the end result.


What about running the black all the way to the top?

Don't mind the super thin dip. Turns out spraying white tip is about the same as spraying milk and takes a ton to cover.
I tried it in photoshop, but doing so would take away from the spoiler in my opinion. I like the TA paint scheme better anyways.

[pony23]

I think your right. Something does look off with the spoiler on the back. I like the design and style of the spoiler just not sure what it is. The back in gloss black like you are trying might work. Tough to tell in your picture toobeing dark out. Maybe the spoiler in body color?

[Rocket]

My convertible/coupe rear brother from another mother ..... looking good!!! I'm watching this closely as I really like the look. PS - one trick I heard about plastidip to get a smoother finish is to warm up the plastidip by soaking the can in warm water prior to spraying.

One more option to photoshop that might look good with the spoiler:
http://driveviper.com/gallery/data/500/medium/2009_Rocket_Viper_12_4_13_009.JPG

[98intrigue]

I think your right. Something does look off with the spoiler on the back. I like the design and style of the spoiler just not sure what it is. The back in gloss black like you are trying might work. Tough to tell in your picture toobeing dark out. Maybe the spoiler in body color?
That's the good thing about vinyl...if I don't like it, I can just remove it. At least the plastidip gave me the confidence to move forward with my idea.

My convertible/coupe rear brother from another mother ..... looking good!!! I'm watching this closely as I really like the look. PS - one trick I heard about plastidip to get a smoother finish is to warm up the plastidip by soaking the can in warm water prior to spraying.

One more option to photoshop that might look good with the spoiler:
http://driveviper.com/gallery/data/500/medium/2009_Rocket_Viper_12_4_13_009.JPG
I'll have to remember that trick if I ever decide to use it again.

I like your look, but feel a black trunk would look out of place on my car. I also removed my black iForged wheels for gray Forgelines, so I'm trying not to go too crazy with adding black.

[AutoformSteve]

...I'll weigh in. I think you should think about painting the spoiler body color...sand and buff. And then mask off the color allowing the front and the top edge of the spoiler to be exposed...try doing that area in Plastic dip satin black. I think it looks good from the front looking back in satin black look...the spoiler shape mimics and picks up on the roll hoops, windshield cowl area, as well as the vents in the hood and brings that to the rear of the car. I think if you can see the outline of the shape of the spoiler in black from the rear (kind of a top shadow look) and the main portion of the rear is body color...it will give the car an updated TA style look but not detract from the original style and color proportions of the car....but, it's not bad just satin black...it is always hard to judge proportion and shading in pictures in a confined space rather than out in the open world.