My Silver HP Mach 1 has arrived !

[Mazman]

Heat up the area, not to hot so the paint can get damaged. Can use hair dryer if you don't have a heat gun.

Can then use a fishing line or similar and work a cross preferably pulling upward so the paint of the car is not damaged. Key is to have heat so the adhesive gets soft.

Once it off the worst part of the residue you can try to remove by hand. The rest you can remove with a special wheel. Such as this

https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Remover-Graphics-diameter-threaded/dp/B0922LTMNC

Once done it is super important to get the area as clean as possible. Wash, then IPA or similar.

Not sure if the GT500 spoiler comes with the automotive adhesive tape installed or not. But if it is 3M you can use their promoter first as well to get a better bond. As the the spoiler is bolted as well you will have good pressure for getting a good bond. For good measure you can also add maskin tape accross to have downward pressure on the spoiler over the night.

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[Strokerswild]

^^^^ This.

Fishing line is the key.

 

[Mikepol2]

Fishing line is the key.

+1

Just make sure you’re wearing heavy gloves, you’ll need to wrap the line around your hand or fingers for traction because it takes a fair amount of force.

 

[gfitzge2]

Wondering for the spoiler mod. Any drilling required or just unbolt, pry off the current one, clean it and slap on the new one?

It is my understanding that it will just bolt on, no drilling. I will know within a few days. Fedex tracking shows it out for delivery. They usually don't get to me till late in the day.

 

[hbash]

It is my understanding that it will just bolt on, no drilling. I will know within a few days. Fedex tracking shows it out for delivery. They usually don't get to me till late in the day.

Did you chose the gt350 version?

 

[gfitzge2]

Did you chose the gt350 version?

This one from Ford Performance.

 

[50BMG]

Aggressive rear spoiler with additional Gurney Flap (removable) for added down force....

Good looking spoiler but I didn't know Dan Gurney was known for a "flap"?
I knew he had a "bubble", but not a "flap"!


I wonder if his family is getting their flap-percentage from Ford?

 

[gfitzge2]

Good looking spoiler but I didn't know Dan Gurney was known for a "flap"?
I knew he had a "bubble", but not a "flap"!


I wonder if his family is getting their flap-percentage from Ford?

One of the greatest drivers of all time. It is an impressive read if you have a few minutes check out his Bio.
First driver and one of only two (the other being Mario Andretti) to win in the four major racing categories:
Formula One, Indy Cars, Sports Cars and NASCAR Stock Cars.

http://allamericanracers.com/the-gurney-flap/

 

[Davy_Baby9]

Do we know if the HP wheels will be offered as an accessory? Probably my favorite S550 wheel to date, would love a set.

 

[50BMG]

http://allamericanracers.com/the-gurney-flap/

Well whadaya know...
He DOES have a flap too!

I knew what it did, I just hadn't heard the story that he was the guy that first Jerry-rigged one...
Live and learn...

 

[gfitzge2]

Ha!!! Really ? Exactly where I live. Too funny. Send photos once you get it bolted on

Thanks to every one for all the install tips. I also watched some utube videos. It went surprisingly well. Only took about 45 minutes and most of that was cleaning the double sided tape off the paint.

 

[br_an]

Beauteous!

 

[Charlemagne]

I must say it looks lot better in gloss black paint than the unpainted original!

 

[Chadillac]

Man if only I had the dollars... the want is real.

 

[Tshenberg]

Thanks to every one for all the install tips. I also watched some utube videos. It went surprisingly well. Only took about 45 minutes and most of that was cleaning the double sided tape off the paint.

Looks really good Gregg!!

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