Thanks for the suggestion. Look above for an update.

 

Congrats on getting a new spoiler!

That will be MUCH better than the "McGyver" like spoiler delete.

 

Thanks. Although no regrets on the temp job.

 

Another DIYer...definitely just a temp fix til, warmer weather and time allow me to get my ducktail and louvers painted. Not something I could see leaving long term but it'll do for now.

Sorry about the crappy pics, I'll take some better ones tomorow.

 

Looks great, Michael.

Yesterday I stumbled on some Permatex "liquid metal filler" that I had sitting in my garage. I would've used that for the holes had I remembered it.

 

Did the guys that used plugs sand them before using the touchup paint so that it would adhere better? Also did you use some sort of sealant on the underside of the trunk to prevent any leaks?

 

They mentioned sanding them somewhere in this thread.

BTW, guys, I installed the Roush spoiler tonight and I'm lovin' it.

 

unfortuniatly for me. My spoilor holes are not perfect circles so a plug wont fill it all..

 

I'm going grab some plugs tonight and yank my spoiler off this weekend. The bodyman will take care of the holes in the next few weeks.

 

Check Lowes/Home Depot in the drywall repair section. They have exactly what you're talking about And if you hit the Lowes in PC, hit me up and swing by the house.

 

All 4 holes aren't going to be the same so you'll have to drill the 2 that aren't the same size to open them up, if I can do it so can you.

I did sand the black plugs I got from Lowes before I put the touch up paint on (3 quick coats and 3 coats of clear) and used a touch of silicone underneath/inside the trunk.

Camera not working so these pics are from my cell.

 

I went to Lowe's to check out the plugs but forgot the size so I didn't grab any yet. Will go back now that I've written it down. I noticed they had some white ones the exact same style as well. Do you think these would look better painted since they are a lighter base color?

 

You don't need to drill anything...just go to the parts store instead and pick up the plugs they have there. I think they use them for pinning underliner to hoods. They are black plastic and you push them in the holes and they secure in place. I had to pick up a few different sizes (different shaft sizes but the same head size) but they worked fine.

I also used double-sided tape between the plug and the trunk. I cut a square of it, a little bigger than the head of the plug, then cut a circle in it the size of the plug's shaft. Then I stuck it to the underside of the plug...then carefully cut around the head of the plug...about 1/16" from the edge so that the tape would not show.

Then I put the plugs in the holes and pressed them down to secure them. From the underside of the trunk, I used silicone gasket maker to seal it for sure. Works perfectly till I get my bodywork done...and cost me like $7.

 

I did the same thing with my 99. no plugs or anything.

the reason water doesn't get in the trunk on the 99 is that the holes are on the outside edge so they are completely out of the trunk compartment and drain where water goes in the crevase anyway.

 

Another DIYer...definitely just a temp fix til, warmer weather and time allow me to get my ducktail and louvers painted. Not something I could see leaving long term but it'll do for now.

Michael, I would have traded your trunk lid for mine in a heartbeat. Read my post (#4) here:

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...302#post910302

 

so you picked up the push-plugs at an auto-parts store? what's the name/brand of them?

 

Sorry man but I threw away the packaging. I just went in and told them I needed to plug holes and he pointed to where they were. I remember they were in a clear package with yellow. You shouldn't have any trouble finding them. I went to Advance Auto, but I'm sure you can get them anywhere.