I just watched this video on how to install the rear deck spoiler:
And it got me worried. See, my '98 Accord and '00 Civic both have bolt-on spoilers. (Sure, the nuts eventually rust but they're easily replaced with stainless.) The bolts make them easy to remove for detailing underneath.
The spoiler as shown in the video above appears to be:
1) Held on by two plastic snaps. In my experience Honda plastic snaps fail after 6-8 years (at least they did on my underbody spoiler kits). And they're a pain to replace.
2) Also held on in the middle by self adhesive. So that it really can't be removed.
3) A dirt trap. How do you clean the little channel along the top effectively?
4) Likely an internal dirt and water trap. Look at all the areas inside that can catch moisture and promote rust on the trunk lid.
So unless you plan on selling your Accord after 3-5 years, isn't this spoiler pretty but long-term trouble? Thanks for any thoughts.
And it got me worried. See, my '98 Accord and '00 Civic both have bolt-on spoilers. (Sure, the nuts eventually rust but they're easily replaced with stainless.) The bolts make them easy to remove for detailing underneath.
The spoiler as shown in the video above appears to be:
1) Held on by two plastic snaps. In my experience Honda plastic snaps fail after 6-8 years (at least they did on my underbody spoiler kits). And they're a pain to replace.
2) Also held on in the middle by self adhesive. So that it really can't be removed.
3) A dirt trap. How do you clean the little channel along the top effectively?
4) Likely an internal dirt and water trap. Look at all the areas inside that can catch moisture and promote rust on the trunk lid.
So unless you plan on selling your Accord after 3-5 years, isn't this spoiler pretty but long-term trouble? Thanks for any thoughts.
