Fixing The Oem Spoiler

ninath · September 17, 2015

It is needed fixing with two nuts. Is there any rust (corrosion) problem with this spoiler fixing? I would like to know user experiences.

Thanks

ninath · September 17, 2015

Sorry, my car is viva elite

udararaj · September 17, 2015

I have the same question. I would like to fix a spoiler to my Viva. However im scared of rust (corrosion) problem. Hence i still did not try

udararaj · September 18, 2015

@ninath from where you bought the spoiler and what s the cost ? Also do you know any place to fix this

Davy · September 18, 2015

First of all, we already have a thread specific for Viva Elite Spoiler here and we also have a Viva Elite Community thread here as well. Please search before opening new threads.

Secondly, most spoilers require drilling the body to install it. This doesn't mean that the car will start to corrode from where it was drilled. If the job was done properly, the drilled hole has to be painted (preferably with the body colour or something close) so that no bare metal is exposed. The surface on the spoiler that comes into contact with the body needs to be secured with double-sided tape. The tape prevents water from leaking into the gap between the spoiler and the body and into the car through the mounting hole.

Finally, installing the spoiler isn't that complicated, all you really need is an electric drill, a set of basic tools and patience. More here. I was searching for a spoiler for my father's Demio on eBay and came across this excellent video about how to install it. The method used to locate where to drill (using cardboard stencils) is a great idea. Wish I had seen this at the time I did mine.

Edited September 18, 2015 by Davy

ninath · September 19, 2015

Thanks Davy for your valuable information. I asked few shops of panchikawatta over the phone. They said it will be cost around Rs. 14000 including painting and fixing.

udararaj · September 20, 2015

@ ninath Did you check with Thai motors Delkanda and Janatha motors panchikawatta ?

One of my friend told Auto park Dehiwela has Viva elite spoilers they do fixing too

ninath · September 20, 2015

Mr. Udararaj, I also called janatha motors and thai motors and few other stores. Their prices around 14 and I can't remember one said that they don't paint and fix the price around 10. What is the price of auto park dehiwala?