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All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: PK on September 05, 2020, 06:11:23 am

Title: Well I be dam'd....air dam'd that is
Post by: PK on September 05, 2020, 06:11:23 am: Greetings GA'ers! I have a day off...good times. And after 20 years of searching for a lower air dam for 87/88 coupe nose I have one...really good times!

I was offered this part over 2 years ago...and it was supposed to be sent but noubt showed. The guy forgot about it and only just came across the part last week..and very kindly sent it.

It is covered in red paint/glue/filler/fibreglass goop and prolly a few other substances.

Now to find summat that will be kind to the plastic but zap all those nasties.

Hope you are all fit and well. Xx
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 05, 2020, 07:23:29 am: Why fiberglass on it? Was there damage?
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Post by: Fierofool on September 05, 2020, 08:16:52 am: Welcome back, Pete. I thought you had a GT or have you a second Fiero?
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Post by: PK on September 05, 2020, 02:44:05 pm: I think he tried to make a mould from it. The main thing is I have one now. I am certain it can be rejuvenated.

A friend says that a product called biostrip will do the job without damaging the plastic. I managed to get a large amount of the paint off today with gentle scraping but plenty of stubborn bits remain.

FF, my car is an 86 SE but with an 87,88 coupe style nose.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 05, 2020, 02:45:26 pm: Aero SE?
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Post by: PK on September 14, 2020, 06:50:32 am: Does anyone know if the dam fitment is with metal strip below the air dam plastic ... sandwiching in the air dam? That seems the most sensible rather than it just bolting to the metal strip.

I tried searching for an exploded diagram that shows it but failed.

Edit: biostrip worked wonders. Removed a layer of red paint...a layer of yellow paint, filler and other goo.
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Post by: TopNotch on September 14, 2020, 09:54:09 am: Quote from: PK on September 14, 2020, 06:50:32 am
Does anyone know if the dam fitment is with metal strip below the air dam plastic
That's correct.
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Post by: PK on September 14, 2020, 12:24:41 pm: Brill, ta TN
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 14, 2020, 04:27:03 pm: ???
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Post by: PK on October 01, 2020, 12:47:42 pm: After cleaning all the goo off, I tried tyre paint as it will move with the plastic. It came out really nicely.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 01, 2020, 01:34:19 pm: Give us some pictures as you progress.
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Post by: PK on October 01, 2020, 02:46:09 pm: Sadly can't post pics here FF. Only have tellingbone access
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Post by: Fierofool on October 01, 2020, 03:47:37 pm: Send them to the club email. Someone will post them.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 01, 2020, 07:05:32 pm: Quote from: PK on October 01, 2020, 12:47:42 pm
After cleaning all the goo off, I tried tyre paint as it will move with the plastic. It came out really nicely.

I wonder if plastidip would work. People paint tires?
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Post by: PK on October 02, 2020, 09:38:51 am: It's too make the wall of the tyres look beautiful. I am imagining for car shows. No idea how or why I had it but it was unopened and available and in theory must be flexible if intended for tyres. It initially looked awful; glossy and streaky but dried to a very matt finish and removed the signs of battle with the goo.

I do also have plastidip somewhere which may also work...or peel off.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 02, 2020, 10:00:10 am: We have something over here called Flexible Bumper Paint. It's an aerosol can. I use it on the headlight motor housings when I rebuild a motor. It's a permanent paint and designed, of course, to be flexible.
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Post by: PK on October 02, 2020, 01:00:54 pm: Owww it seems we do too! https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/specialist-and-decorative-paints/halfords-plastic-bumper-paint-black-300ml-325175.html

It looks good as it is though so just need to fit it....have 6 months or so to find the time for that....
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Post by: PK on October 19, 2020, 11:55:38 am: Fitted today, happy with result. Worth the wait. :0)

Is a bit like knowing someone for 20years and then them growing a beard!
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 19, 2020, 09:05:57 pm: Pic?
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Post by: PK on October 20, 2020, 09:13:32 am: Yes lots.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 20, 2020, 05:46:03 pm: I can't see them.
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Post by: PK on October 21, 2020, 01:42:53 am: That's because they are on my phone. If you pop over I can show you.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 21, 2020, 07:38:17 am: Send them to the club email address.