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I installed my new spoiler today. The company matched the paint perfect. I think it looks like it could've been put on at the assembly plant.:Dhttp://
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noise said:
Looks good!

Where did you get that grill?
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I bought it from [upgradeyourauto] for $95 on Ebay. It snaps on over the original grills.
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BPizzleMalibu08 said:
yea..definitely looks pretty clean on the malibu..nice job man
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Thanks BPizzle:)
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Hey Mali27, did you ever buy a spoiler for your BU? How about some pics of your ride.
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Nope didn't purchase it yet, Im actually trying to get a hold of some titanium colored leather/suede interior at the moment and then possibly do the chrome door handles. Ill probably wash it up and wax it tomorrow and take some pics though ;)
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KURLY said:
And number 4

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KURLY i'm digging that spoiler ;), can you post a side shot of the spoiler, trying to see how it hangs off the back, and your Bu' looks sweet :D
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Malo83 said:
KURLY i'm digging that spoiler ;), can you post a side shot of the spoiler, trying to see how it hangs off the back, and your Bu' looks sweet :D
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Yep I will. I'll take a picture Sat morn and post it for you.
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Well Malo83 here's a few pictures of the spoiler. If these arn't what you wanted let me know.


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Thanks KURLY, just what I was looking for :D can you give a little more info how you mounted it ;)
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Malo83 said:
Thanks KURLY, just what I was looking for :D can you give a little more info how you mounted it ;)
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The spoiler came with a little bottle of accelerater[ laquer thinner]. I sat the spoiler on the car and with a crayon made an outline of the spoiler. Then I took some alcohol and wiped the paint all the way around the inside of the crayon mark about an inch wide. After that dried [a couple of minutes] I put some accelerater on a peice of cloth an wiped the same area again. Let that dry for a few minutes then peel off the plastic on the spoiler tape and set the spoiler on the car. After you are done you can wipe the crayon off and WAA LAA thats it. NO DRILLING. CAUTION...don't let the accelerater drip on your paint anywhere outside the crayon mark. If it does clean it off immediately.
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Hey KURLY,

thanks for talking your time to share your spoiler information and pics. I will probably get one sometime in the future. Here's some comments/questions for you/the forum:

- do you feel the mounting of the spoiler is sturdy enough to use for closing the trunk across many years of use?

- I saw a guy at my gym who had a 2009 Malibu with a spoiler that did not have the notched out section in the center. next time I see him, I'll ask where he got it.

- Any auto body experts out there who think the spoiler installation will lead to corrosion under the spoiler? I live in the rust belt and used to have a 1979 Camaro. That vehicle had a lot of corrosion under the spoiler, but no rust in the surrounding areas of the body/trunk.
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mm1515 said:
Hey KURLY,

thanks for talking your time to share your spoiler information and pics. I will probably get one sometime in the future. Here's some comments/questions for you/the forum:

- do you feel the mounting of the spoiler is sturdy enough to use for closing the trunk across many years of use?

- I saw a guy at my gym who had a 2009 Malibu with a spoiler that did not have the notched out section in the center. next time I see him, I'll ask where he got it.

- Any auto body experts out there who think the spoiler installation will lead to corrosion under the spoiler? I live in the rust belt and used to have a 1979 Camaro. That vehicle had a lot of corrosion under the spoiler, but no rust in the surrounding areas of the body/trunk.
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#1 yes
#2 you can buy several different kinds on Ebay
#3 you can always run a bead of clear silicone around your spoiler to seal it. Also was the Camaro spoiler bolted on? Could make a difference with holes drilled in the body.
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KURLY is this the spoiler you have on your Bu' :D
http://www.sportwing.net/chevroletmalibu08fmspoiler.aspx
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Malo83 said:
KURLY is this the spoiler you have on your Bu' :D
http://www.sportwing.net/chevroletmalibu08fmspoiler.aspx
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Malo that looks like mine and it is the same company. But when I read the ad it didn't say whether the spoiler was bolted on or glued on with double stick tape. Mine used the tape and is solid as can be. If I can I will add the link. The one exactly like mine is on Ebay right now .
I can't seem to paste the link but look in the 25 days left section of the Buy it now. The price is $159 and has a picture of a techno gray malibu. Let me know if you find it. Thanks
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I purchased the "OEM Factory type" spoiler that is minus the cut-out in the center.
I found the best deal to be with a Malibu Forum's Supporting Vendor: Woodview.com
$170 painted. Color: perfect.

BTW . . . looks as tho' there's currently a 10% off sale going on.
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Thanks for the Pic's they are great.

Just got a 09 LTZ /w the V6 and needs that spoiler :)

Question. How safe wold it be to go through a car was with it? will it hold, since it's just tape?

can you see the spoiler from the rear view mirrow? (great parking aid)

thanks again :D
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Whofan I really don't know how safe the spoiler would be in the car wash, I guess it would depend on what kind of car wash. Are you talking about one with the big brushes or one that you use the wand. I DO know that this spoiler is on as tight as the bow ties are. There are different grades of double stick and the company that I bought mine from seems to use real good quality double stick adhesive. I've put some pressure on mine and it won't budge. I think the secret is to clean with alcohol, let dry, apply accelerator,let dry a couple of minutes and install spoiler. Just follow instructions that come with it.

No I can't see the spoiler from inside. Maybe I'm too short 5 10.
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thank you for the answer and true, the car wash /w the brushes are less common now.

as for the 5 10, you are taller than me, hehehehe :)
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Whofan, be sure to show us all when you get one so we can all oogle over your addition.:D
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Did any of youall buy your spoilers and git them installed on your cars? If you did how about some pictures.
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