CF front splitter install

is300wrx · 09-18-2012, 06:41 AM

I bought a pair of CF front splitters and plan on installing them this weekend. I am concerned about scratching the paint while installing this part. Inner side of the part is rough and I wanted to see what other people have done to prevent any possible damages to the bumper/paint. I was thinking of either applying vinyl to smooth out the surface or applying plasti dip.

gatorfast · 09-18-2012, 07:43 AM

Can you just take a little sand paper and smooth it out?

THE TECH · 09-18-2012, 07:45 AM

I didn't do anything special when I did mine.

BLACK OPS · 09-18-2012, 11:45 AM

Maybe a little soap and water will help lower friction? Then again that won't help the 3M tape stick.....

is300wrx · 09-18-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I didn't do anything special when I did mine.

Did yours have a similar non finished surface? I feel like the roughness will scratch the paint when slipping it on.

is300wrx · 09-21-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by is300wrx

Did yours have a similar non finished surface? I feel like the roughness will scratch the paint when slipping it on.

I sanded it, painted with 3 coats of primer, then followed by 3 coats of clear. This got the inside real smooth. Went to install the part and it doesn't fit at all. Not even close. It that to a point where I felt the stress of poor fitment was going to crack and break the eBay CF splitters.

Lesson learned...

Daft · 09-22-2012, 07:21 PM

Go OEM. Fitment is perfect and you won't have to worry about scratching.

tibra1 · 09-22-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Daft

Go OEM. Fitment is perfect and you won't have to worry about scratching.

+1..there is a reason why the knock-offs cost a fraction of the price

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