Cup spoiler CF End Plates - Clio197.net

Graeme GTR · 10-03-2010, 01:04

Guys whats the overall thought on these carbon fibre end plate for the cup spoiler, been mulling it over but not sure if its too fast and the furious looking.

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2917

Matt197 · 10-03-2010, 01:16

IMO totally pointless and a waste of money.

Just as well buying some CF wrap and wrapping them.

Mentalpen · 10-03-2010, 07:01

nope not for me, i'll be keeping the original ones on but if you like them go for it.

kevo66 · 10-03-2010, 08:34

Depends if you have carbon elsewhere I suppose!

Graeme GTR · 10-03-2010, 17:06

tbh given the choice id have them painted gloss black, but have been warned against it. Nothing else is carbon fibre on the car. Had planned on black mirrors, black wheels and black end plates on Albi Blue, just wanna do something ... itching to spend money.

stumac1985 · 10-03-2010, 18:01

K-tec ones are horribly expensive, but do look about 100 times better than CF film.

Personally I think they plastic ones cheapen the look of the spoiler and either need sanding flat and painting black, or replacing with carbon items. I replaced mine with carbon.

EDIT: Why have you been warned against painting the end caps?

Graeme GTR · 10-03-2010, 21:01

Was told it was likely the paint wouldn't stick, I suggested roughing them down, priming and painting. Apparently because of the material the bodyshop said they couldn't gaurantee the final result. Asked when getting the spoiler fitted you see. If I can get a spare set I'd have a go myself.

stumac1985 · 10-03-2010, 21:49

If it was old plastic likely to have been treated with contaminating products they MAY have a point, however it should be fine, especially being new plastic.

I have my original end caps if you want to make me an offer?

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Graeme GTR Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glasgow-ish Posts: 375	Cup spoiler CF End Plates Guys whats the overall thought on these carbon fibre end plate for the cup spoiler, been mulling it over but not sure if its too fast and the furious looking. http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2917

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10-03-2010, 01:16	#2
Matt197 Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South West Posts: 453	IMO totally pointless and a waste of money. Just as well buying some CF wrap and wrapping them.

10-03-2010, 07:01	#3
Mentalpen L-Plater Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 84	nope not for me, i'll be keeping the original ones on but if you like them go for it.

10-03-2010, 08:34	#4
kevo66 Paid Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,968	Depends if you have carbon elsewhere I suppose!

10-03-2010, 17:06	#5
Graeme GTR Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glasgow-ish Posts: 375	tbh given the choice id have them painted gloss black, but have been warned against it. Nothing else is carbon fibre on the car. Had planned on black mirrors, black wheels and black end plates on Albi Blue, just wanna do something ... itching to spend money.

10-03-2010, 18:01	#6
stumac1985 Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 581	K-tec ones are horribly expensive, but do look about 100 times better than CF film. Personally I think they plastic ones cheapen the look of the spoiler and either need sanding flat and painting black, or replacing with carbon items. I replaced mine with carbon. EDIT: Why have you been warned against painting the end caps?

10-03-2010, 21:01	#7
Graeme GTR Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glasgow-ish Posts: 375	Was told it was likely the paint wouldn't stick, I suggested roughing them down, priming and painting. Apparently because of the material the bodyshop said they couldn't gaurantee the final result. Asked when getting the spoiler fitted you see. If I can get a spare set I'd have a go myself.

10-03-2010, 21:49	#8
stumac1985 Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 581	If it was old plastic likely to have been treated with contaminating products they MAY have a point, however it should be fine, especially being new plastic. I have my original end caps if you want to make me an offer?