Just got my mtech 1 rear spoiler...

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  • egk2
    R3VLimited
    • Nov 2003
    • 2426

    #1

    Just got my mtech 1 rear spoiler...

    What has everyone been using to refinish the black rubber? I mean it's not
    deteriorated but I'd like it to be a bit more black/dark.
  • DarkWing6
    Moderator
    • Apr 2004
    • 7144

    #2
    PNW guys are gonna flame me for this, but a couple coats of this should work great.

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    • MR 325
      Moderator
      • Oct 2003
      • 37825

      #3
      I just put some vinyl conditioner stuff on mine, looked great!
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      • DarkWing6
        Moderator
        • Apr 2004
        • 7144

        #4
        Originally posted by MR 325
        I just put some vinyl conditioner stuff on mine, looked great!
        The only problem with that is that is temporary. The stuff in my post above is a dye. I am gonna buy some next week and use it on my is spoiler. If you wanna wait and find out how it works on that I'll let you know. I beleive they are made of the same stuff.
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        • egk2
          R3VLimited
          • Nov 2003
          • 2426

          #5
          I have back to black, works good on my window rubber seals but it doesn't last. The only thing I worry about spraying it with flexible paint is that it
          may come out spotty.

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          • DarkWing6
            Moderator
            • Apr 2004
            • 7144

            #6
            The Griot's stuff is permanent. You may need to do a few coats since the foam will soak in the black, but 1 bottle should be permamnent. Also, start with the Paint Prep to get all the oils etc out of it.
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            • egk2
              R3VLimited
              • Nov 2003
              • 2426

              #7
              Originally posted by DarkWing6
              The Griot's stuff is permanent. You may need to do a few coats since the foam will soak in the black, but 1 bottle should be permamnent. Also, start with the Paint Prep to get all the oils etc out of it.
              Do you by any chance like Griot's Garage products? j/k, I just used Back to Black on the rubber, came out ok, not as good as I had hoped but it will do for now, let me know how the Griots stuff works out.

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              • m42technic
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Oct 2003
                • 1056

                #8
                Originally posted by DarkWing6
                PNW guys are gonna flame me for this
                Why?
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                • DarkWing6
                  Moderator
                  • Apr 2004
                  • 7144

                  #9
                  I work at Griot's and they all call me a big salesman cause I tell them they should buy a bunch of stuff from there.
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                  • James Crivellone
                    Head Janitor
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 6292

                    #10
                    Originally posted by DarkWing6
                    I work at Griot's and they all call me a big salesman cause I tell them they should buy a bunch of stuff from there.

                    ALL THE TIME :p

                    I'm sure once I paint my car I'll be a perferred customer lol

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                    • rs4pro3
                      R3V Elite
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 5808

                      #11
                      I used a bunch of coats of black shoe dye, did the job perfeclty and has held up great since I installed it a year ago.
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                      • m42technic
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 1056

                        #12
                        Originally posted by DarkWing6
                        I work at Griot's and they all call me a big salesman cause I tell them they should buy a bunch of stuff from there.
                        Hmmm... any discounts? ;)
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                        • egk2
                          R3VLimited
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 2426

                          #13
                          Originally posted by rs4pro3
                          I used a bunch of coats of black shoe dye, did the job perfeclty and has held up great since I installed it a year ago.
                          This is not the first time I've heard this works, can you share what
                          brand and type you used?

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                          • DarkWing6
                            Moderator
                            • Apr 2004
                            • 7144

                            #14
                            Originally posted by m42technic
                            Hmmm... any discounts? ;)

                            I'll detail your car for cheap.
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                            • Kruzen
                              R3V Elite
                              • Mar 2004
                              • 5603

                              #15
                              Originally posted by DarkWing6
                              I'll detail your car for cheap.

                              I'll detail your mom for cheap.
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