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Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:37 pm
by julianonline
Hello everyone,

I want to restore my rear (trunk)spoiler, which looks dry. I checked the internet and the old Porsches (928) forums with similar foam material. I found that Mothers Back-To-Black Trim & Plastic Restorer or even Vaseline are recommended; Armor All is not recommended due to causing cracks with time.

Do you have any suggestions or experience using a product to restore the spoiler?

Thank you!

Julian

Re: Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:21 pm
by kronus
If it's just faded, back to black or a similar restoration product will work.

for spoilers that are really bad (cracked, faded, bits ripped out) I've had decent luck restoring them by filling with a rubber filler and painting with Plasti-dip.

Re: Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:18 pm
by dlvad
"Cerakote Ceramic Trim Coat" Wipes goes on clear & works especially well on smooth undamaged rubber or plastic surfaces & "Solution Finish" Black goes on Black works well especially on severally faded rubber or plastic. Recommend wearing gloves & taping off body work with both products.

Re: Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:51 am
by julianonline
Thank you for your guidance. Fortunately, mine is only faded; I just wanted to make sure it was something that would not deteriorate it further.

Kind regards,

Julian.

Re: Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:20 pm
by GRNSHRK
Moving this thread to the "Exterior" forum where it should get more visibility \:D/

Re: Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:22 pm
by CSGuy
Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer has been the best I've found.

I dumped a ton of it on my spoiler and let it sit for like a week.
It actually feels like it brought flexibility back to the spoiler where the back-to-black products, at least to my feel made it seem more brittle.

Re: Rear trunk spoiler maintenance

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:02 pm
by RMP
On the 88 M6 and the 88 M5 I have used for many years the Adam's Polish product Super VRT repellent and dressing. Just layer in on with a microfiber towel and let it soak in. It may take a few coatings and let each soak in before reapplying. See adamspolishes.com

Their waxes and glazes are great too.

Thanks, Roger