Track Pack to R Spoiler Conversion

[VOODOO 6G]

The first time you linked the paint tape, I didnt say anything, but now you are not stopping and doing it again, this time with a massive picture instead of a link. And I dont know whether you are joking or upset or just messing with me, I m not a mind reader. You didnt post anything else, any words or smileys

Let me just say this: I want to do this right, but I dont want to go crazy in terms of $$$$.

I cannot spend $3000 on top of the spoiler to install this.

As you can see, I'm a bit lost and it seems like there has only been less than a handful of people who attempted this. Please note that the tech pack spoiler doesnt have the holes so more than half of the R spoiler threads online dont really qualify.

If I can find a way to just order that tiny piece of vinyl from ford without it costing arm and a leg, I can just fill the holes with something (maybe even epoxy?), smooth it with polish and just put the vinyl stripe on it. Thats probably the best solution.

Or

If a body shop can paint that area under the stripes without having to paint the entire trunk or without blending the paint, that could work too.

I am really suprised I am the only one considering this install in this manner (without the plastic attachments or the brake lights)

No way to properly paint just where the holes are. You also can't buy just the trunk stripes from Ford, gotta get the whole strip kit. I think it's like 2k, maybe more. Any decent graphics shop should be able to match them I would think. If you do the swap and want to sell the Track Pack wing let me know, I like it way better than the Tech spoiler.

Does anyone know if that's correct about Tech cars not having the center holes? I thought they did.

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[Tomster]

If you can't stand the holes or the solutions provided, maybe you should just forget about the idea.

Me, I'd just buy a new trunk lid and paint it myself. It is not difficult and unless your car has sat out in the sun for a long time, you shouldn't have to worry about fade to paint matching.

I happen to have a bunch of performance red paint left over from when I painted my golf cart. However the stuff ain't cheap so you would be better off dropping it off at a body shop perhaps. IIRC, you need a base coat like white, and then subsequent coats of performance red, then a clear coat. You may very well exceed $300 just for the paint supplies (assuming you have the gun to do it.

Then you are going to need the stripes...... Hold on to your wallet for that one.

So the point is that if you can't stand the holes or the solutions provided, or you can't afford the paint and stripes, then just forget about it

 

[Tomster]

No way to properly paint just where the holes are. You also can't buy just the trunk stripes from Ford, gotta get the whole strip kit. I think it's like 2k, maybe more. Any decent graphics shop should be able to match them I would think. If you do the swap and want to sell the Track Pack wing let me know, I like it way better than the Tech spoiler.

Does anyone know if that's correct about Tech cars not having the center holes? I thought they did.

You can buy each stripe portion. They are not cheap. Call white bear lake ford and they will take care of you.

 

[VOODOO 6G]

You can buy each stripe portion. They are not cheap. Call white bear lake ford and they will take care of you.

Okay, my dealer told me I had to buy the whole kit. One of my stripes has a weird spot in it and I'm trying to decide on replacing it or just removing them all together.

 

[Tomster]

Okay, my dealer told me I had to buy the whole kit. One of my stripes has a weird spot in it and I'm trying to decide on replacing it or just removing them all together.

I have the PDF stripe part diagram with corresponding part numbers. They are not cheap. Mcars fan has regular black stripes that could be made for a lot less than what Oem will cost. I'll see if I can dig up the diagram

Edited to add:

I found the parts diagram but it is a PDF. Contact Mike Ruhburg at white bear lake automation parts and he will take care of you. You will need your VIN. AGAIN, NOT CHEAP

 

[VOODOO 6G]

I have the PDF stripe part diagram with corresponding part numbers. They are not cheap. Mcars fan has regular black stripes that could be made for a lot less than what Oem will cost. I'll see if I can dig up the diagram

Thanks.

 

[MCarsFan]

Tomster,

Thanks for your post. See below:

- When you says I cant stand the holes, its not like I have a choice. This is not a concern I have due to asthetics. The holes will allow water to get inside the trunk, cant leave them open and cant just plug them will plastic (as moisture etc will make its way). The only way is to properly seal them using something like epoxy

- wouldnt getting a brand new trunk lid cost more? If not, I m happy to buy one and have a body shop paint it. Actually painting my M5's bumper cost $200 (just the paint and labor - the entire thing was $2500 i think with parts). So the cost of painting the trunk is not an issue. The issue is the cost the trunk itself.

- if you can help me with the part number for the vinyl strip for that section, that would be great.

 

[Tomster]

Tomster,

Thanks for your post. See below:

- When you says I cant stand the holes, its not like I have a choice. This is not a concern I have due to asthetics. The holes will allow water to get inside the trunk, cant leave them open and cant just plug them will plastic (as moisture etc will make its way). The only way is to properly seal them using something like epoxy

- wouldnt getting a brand new trunk lid cost more? If not, I m happy to buy one and have a body shop paint it. Actually painting my M5's bumper cost $200 (just the paint and labor - the entire thing was $2500 i think with parts). So the cost of painting the trunk is not an issue. The issue is the cost the trunk itself.

- if you can help me with the part number for the vinyl strip for that section, that would be great.

See all of above and you have all you need to figure it out. So you modify your trunk, add an aftermarket wing, and then you try to sell your car down the road...... I think it will hurt your resale value. I wouldn't want an improvised rig.

It's 3am in Europe and I'm going to try to go back to sleep. She wants to go to Hyde park tomorrow to see the Christmas village.

You have everything you need to make a decision.

Good luck

 

[Voodooo]

Do you know how the body shop fill the holes? I dont and I have no idea how this is done. If you can point me in the right direction it would be great.

Getting a new trunk isnt any different than filling the holes as far as paint is concerned, both have to be repainted and paint blended with other panels. That means all the vinyl strips have to come out from roof and bumper.

The problem with the vinyl is also I believe Ford does not sell pieces of it right? So you have to order the entire thing which costs $$$$ (as per some post here in the forum). Otherwise I would fill the holes like the poster above and apply the vinyl on top and be done with it. No one will ever see this.

I dont think its a wise idea to paint blend a race red car especially that area with so much black plastic in trunk etc. doing it right will probably cost $1000-$1500 on top of the cost for the spoiler and the vinly strip. So now you are out about $4000 minimum.

Might as well trade the car in and pay a tad more for an R and get CF wheels extra hahaha

My dad owns a body shop and has been in business for 45 years. I've been in it all my life literally.
To do this correctly you would need to weld the holes up and metal finish them (sand them flush to the panel surface) then use a filler primer than block sand the deck lid with a guide coat to get it perfectly flat and level. Once this is done you'll need to blend the paint into the 1/4 panel tops and deck lid to give a perfect match. (Their are so many color variations for each color code) this also depends on the paint used.
If it were my car, I'd buy a new oem deck lid and paint / blend instead of welding the holes into the original deck lid.
Also on the stripes, you buy just the pieces you need. And yes even single stripes are expensive for what they are.

Any vehicles we do get all the trim, bumpers, lights, glass, handles etc removed before paint.
On a job like this, I would remove the rear bumper cover, rocker panel trims, tail lights, 1/4 glass and drip rail since you have to clear coat the whole pillar after blending. Then color sand and buff the whole car.

Depending on the color of your car, and how close each variation matches you may luck out and only have to paint just the deck lid. Spray out cards and a sun gun and natural sun light will tell the truth. Also "ALL FACTORY PAINTED BUMPER COVERS AND URETHANE BODY PARTS NEVER MATCH THE STEEL PAINTED BODY PARTS" another thing is, the gas caps is also a different shade because the gas cap doors are painted in the driver side window opening. The color is off a shade because the way the robot paints the car. Don't believe me look for yourself.

Notice the front bumper to hood variance.

 

[Voodooo]

Notice the gas cap door and bumper cover. All colors do this.

 

[VOODOO 6G]

My dad owns a body shop and has been in business for 45 years. I've been in it all my life literally.
To do this correctly you would need to weld the holes up and metal finish them (sand them flush to the panel surface) then use a filler primer than block sand the deck lid with a guide coat to get it perfectly flat and level. Once this is done you'll need to blend the paint into the 1/4 panel tops and deck lid to give a perfect match. (Their are so many color variations for each color code) this also depends on the paint used.
If it were my car, I'd buy a new oem deck lid and paint / blend instead of welding the holes into the original deck lid.
Also on the stripes, you buy just the pieces you need. And yes even single stripes are expensive for what they are.

Any vehicles we do get all the trim, bumpers, lights, glass, handles etc removed before paint.
On a job like this, I would remove the rear bumper cover, rocker panel trims, tail lights, 1/4 glass and drip rail since you have to clear coat the whole pillar after blending. Then color sand and buff the whole car.

Depending on the color of your car, and how close each variation matches you may luck out and only have to paint just the deck lid. Spray out cards and a sun gun and natural sun light will tell the truth. Also "ALL FACTORY PAINTED BUMPER COVERS AND URETHANE BODY PARTS NEVER MATCH THE STEEL PAINTED BODY PARTS" another thing is, the gas caps is also a different shade because the gas cap doors are painted in the driver side window opening. The color is off a shade because the way the robot paints the car. Don't believe me look for yourself.

Notice the front bumper to hood variance.

I agree with all of this. I don't do body work for a living but a friend does and I watch him all of the time. Serious art form to doing it right. I would also get a new deck lid and have someone who knows what they're doing could match the paint close enough to live with. The R wing will block allot of the view of where the quarters and deck lid come together so you may get away with it.

 

[MCarsFan]

I have spent sometime in Ford parts catalog but cannot find a trunk assembly. I searched for "trunk" and of the 10 some results, most expensive choice is under $200 so i m assuming that piece is not called trunk in assembly terms? Any pointers?

 

[Voodooo]

Deck lid
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/CatalogResults.aspx?y=2016&m=Ford&mo=Mustang#Search

 

[MCarsFan]

Deck lid

I ll try but googling deck lid indicates that is the gloss black plastic piece that has the shelby logo not the entire assembly.

 

[Clink]

Try this - FR3Z-6340110-A

It's for the GT but same trunk - https://levittownfordparts.com/levittown-parts/#parts

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