Replace the factory rear Spoiler with an Pedestral GT/CS, Laguna Seca Spoiler

PART 1


I share here my experience, I've made by the replacement from the original boss spoiler to the GT/CS, Laguna Seca rear spoiler.


first it needs the right mood, your favorite music, good beer and a lot of time. again: take enough time!! and read the instructions!!!





I have used this tools:


- a thin (0.8mm) nylon thread from a lawn trimmer
- a 19mm hole-saw with a 8 mm centerdrill
- a strong painter tape
- Nylon Trim Tool Set
- 3 + 8mm drill
- file
- hot air gun
- cordless drill
- touch up paint
- rtv gasket
- all the other tools thats listet on the Instructions




i did this on a clean, dustfree car;-)

remove the factory spoiler:

remove the cover inside from the decklid and the 2 plugs that cover the nut. the plugs will be reused! don't trow it away
carefully remove the 4 nuts.




cover the spoiler and the decklid with the painter-tape and some blankets.






use a 15 inch long piece from the nylonthread and begin on a side carefully to go between the decklid and the spoiler. pull up slightly on the same end on the spoiler helps to do this.


if you have the thread between make sawing motions until reaching of the first pin.(run the thread slightly towards spoiler and not to the decklid!!!) slightly pull up the spoiler everytime. use one of the nylon trim tools.
cut as much as possible around the pin and push through the thread after the pin. use the nylon trim tools to pull up the spoiler everytime.

once more: take your time to do this!!!!







when the spoiler is removed clean the decklid.

 

[dhenderson67]

Looks great, I wish the previous owner who installed mine took the time you did... Where did you get the plugs to cover the openings on the bottom of the deck lid
http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q796/Andreas_Buehler/GHIG%20BOSS%20302/P1010885_zps2e15cf86.jpg

 

[VoodooBoss]

My OEM kit came with plugs for the two new holes on the outer edges of the decklid.

 

[dhenderson67]

Dang... no such luck for me. Already looked all over Ford parts site

 

[VoodooBoss]

They are nothing special and not a Ford specific part. I believe they are 7/8" rubber plugs that you can get at your local auto parts store.

Edit: The plug for the rear hole is stock, the front one is what I'm referring to.

 

[dhenderson67]

Thank you
Sorry to highjack the post

 

[azazell64]

For those of you that have replaced the stock spoiler with the LS version, what paint did you use on it? I want to shoot with something that is very durable and close to the color and texture of the stock wing.

When I painted mine I painted it with coats of Ford Black then went over it with matte clear. It turned out as close to factory as can possibly imagine. I hope this helps. I'm sure I still have the paint to actually give you precise colors if need be. I looked high and low to find the specific color Ford used for the spoiler and it was not listed anywhere.

 

[SeattleBoss]

Having the exact Ford part numbers would be very helpful. My local dealer parts counter didn't have a clue. Just curious how many coats of each did you use?