In order to assist you we have provided answers from a recent interview with Mike Briglia, of AUTOMEGAŽ, that you may find helpful:
Q: Do you have a paper catalog to send me?
A: No, because our applications change daily it would be too difficult to keep a printed catalog current. We pass on the savings in the form of "wholesale to the public" internet pricing.
Q: I don't see an application listed for my vehicle. How can I get a spoiler?
A: If you don't see a spoiler listed for your vehicle, it may be that your model is older than our current application guides or that your vehicle's trunk lid is either too short or too curved for a wing to fit it. In most cases, if your trunk lid is relatively flat you should be able to use one of the spoilers listed in the Universals or Specialty Wings section. There you will see a schematic with measurements. You will need to make sure that the leg-to-leg measurements fit within your trunk lid measurements. If your trunk lid has some curvature, you may have to choose a spoiler with the legs that are closer together, like the Valeside style, Touring style wing or our Universal wing #WG902L.
Q: How do I know what spoilers fit my car? I see a photo of a spoiler you have on another car--will it fit mine?
A: We have carefully put together our catalog from applications that have been manufacturer tested. If you see an application listed for your vehicle, it means that it has been tested to fit for that vehicle. You may see a photo of the spoiler on your car, or you may see a photo of the actual spoiler shown on another car. That spoiler will fit on your vehicle--it's just that we do not have a photo of every kind of spoiler on top of every kind of car. So that is why we call it "custom" and have a caption under the photo that says, "Photo shows example of spoiler only. This spoiler applies to and will fit more than one vehicle model." If you do not see a particular spoiler listed for your vehicle, it most likely does not fit.
Q: Is it difficult to install a spoiler? How do you install the LED light?
A: The spoilers are easy to install. They come with sealing gaskets (sponge-like material) that stick to the bottom of the legs, and mounting bolts. Use the supplied drill guides as a template for you to drill holes in alignment with the legs of the spoiler. You then tighten the bolts down to secure the spoiler in place. (If you have an extra layer of sheet metal underneath your trunk lid, see my "Tip" on the next question below.) The LED is simple to install. Just attach the two wires to your third brake light wires. We have an installation demo on our web site you can view: http://www.customautotrim.com/install_videos/index.htm
Q: Are the mid high, supra high and specialty spoilers installed the same way?
A: Yes, they are. However, the installer must use his judgment in placing the spoiler. Because these type spoilers are universal, they will fit differently from vehicle to vehicle. The spoiler would still be centered from side to side, but you may need to move it more forward on the trunk lid, if needed, to accommodate fitment of the legs and/or holes. The legs or "pedestals" on these spoilers form a "V" shape and the outside tips may or may not extend past the trunk lid, depending on its width. The inside portion of the pedestals should fit inside the trunk area enough so the holes will be located at least 1/4" from the edges. On some vehicles you will have more room for the holes, on some you will have less. On some, the pedestals will fit more flush than others due to the shape of different trunk lids. The tips of the spoilers may be made to be raised in order to accommodate closing the trunk lid without banging against the quarter panels. ****TIP**** : Some trunk lids have an extra layer of sheet metal underneath. In this case, you will need to drill a wider hole underneath in that extra layer first. This will give you room to get your bolt driver in to tighten the bolts to the trunk lid. If you use a metal hole saw bit, it will leave a clean hole. If you want to cover it afterwards, you can use a plastic cap or a felt circle.(This technique is the same for some custom spoiler installations that have holes that align differently from a factory spoiler).
Q: I want to take my factory spoiler off and put on a different spoiler. Can I get a spoiler that matches the existing holes in my trunk lid?
A: It can be next to impossible to find an aftermarket spoiler with holes to match. If you are replacing your factory spoiler with a factory replica, I recommend that you get another spoiler from the factory. Most aftermarket factory style spoilers are made from the factory mold, but the holes may not be in the exact same spot. It's not critical if you never had a spoiler on there to begin with. However, trying to match holes is very difficult. If you want to replace your factory spoiler with a different type of spoiler, we recommend that you fill the old holes first. You may want to try to cover the old holes by using a spoiler with really wide pedestals, like the mid high or supra style spoiler. If the pedestals are wide enough to cover the old holes, you can use silicone and extra gasket material (found in any hardware store) to seal over the holes. You will still, however, need to drill new holes for the new pedestals because they will be in a different spot.
Q: I see that you have some spoilers made of "high impact resin". What does that mean?
A: High impact resin is state of the art material, which is a virgin plastic material (not recycled like other ABS plastic) that is high density with extreme temperature resistance and super impact resistant. This spoiler will not crack, separate or sag. You can literally stomp on the thing and it won't crack. It's blow mold design makes it light weight and easy to work with. The primer is flawless and smooth, no need to sand before painting. This type of spoiler will last a lifetime, it is QS9000 and ISO9002 certified-the most difficult certification to achieve. Remember, just because it's plastic doesn't mean it's cheaply made!
Q: You don't show a painted price on some spoilers? Can't I buy them painted?
A: Some of our larger spoilers like the supra and specialty wings are not sold painted. Generally there is a higher risk of paint damage in the shipping process on very large spoilers. Even the smallest nick in the paint from shipping would not be acceptable to us and we'd like to avoid any inconvenience to our customers. More importantly, being universal in type, we recommend test placing these spoilers to see if you like the way it looks on your vehicle before any prep or paint work. This will give you an opportunity to return the spoiler, if necessary.
Q: Do you ship your spoilers internationally?
A: If the shipment can go by common carrier, like UPS we can ship it. You can fax us your complete shipping address and we can get you a quote. Payment on these transactions is by wire transfer in US funds. If the shipment is too large to go by common carrier, the purchaser must make arrangements with a freight broker to pick up the spoiler from us.
Q: What warranties do the spoilers cover, and what is your return policy?
A: Here's the link to our policies posted on our web site:
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