Sand and paint my spoiler myself - dumb idea?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Diotima, Sep 21, 2013.

  1. Diotima

    Diotima Junior Member

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    The rear spoiler on my black '05 is looking all faded and orange peely. I've heard people talk about ordering a new spoiler and installing it themselves for $300 or so, but it has to be painted after you get it, right?

    I've also seen people suggest removing the spoiler and asking a body shop to paint it. Has anyone done this? What did it cost?

    Mine is not cracked; it just looks bad cosmetically. Is it a dumb idea to attempt to sand and paint it myself while it's attached to the car? What kind of paint would I get?

    Thanks!

    Dia
     
    #1 Diotima, Sep 21, 2013
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    How about trying Plasti dip , if you don't like it no harm done ,,,, Me.?
    I would get some estimates for painting from local body shops
     
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    It would (hopefully) be cheaper to go the body shop route if you could remove it yourself, just bring in the part.
     
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