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Posted by: dpires914 Jan 13 2013, 10:16 PM

Does anyone know if the sail panels are fiberglass or steel? Has anyone ever tried to remove them? If so, how did it look afterwards?
thanks

Posted by: kg6dxn Jan 13 2013, 10:30 PM

My guess is fiberglass. Try a magnet. Looks like a lot of body work to make it right again.

Posted by: Jeff Hail Jan 13 2013, 10:32 PM

Depends on who did them and with what material. Those might be steel but probably glass. They actually look very fluid how they flow into the quarter.
They don't look bad in my opinion and kind of grow on the car, a little Del Sol ish. It's a toss up. All depends on what you want.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 13 2013, 10:51 PM

I've seen this kit before, i'm pretty sure it's fiberglass.

Good lord this is ugly!

Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 13 2013, 11:13 PM

Like False finger nails they can be removed, unfortunately who knows what was done to the OG ones, Good news they are visible in the picture.....good luck

Posted by: Griffinroydonald Jan 14 2013, 04:22 AM

They are Glass and came as part of a kit. The rear spoiler came with the kit also. These can be removed but it is a lot of work. I purchased a parts car that had these same parts installed over rust repairs and bad bodywork. There was also a 944 looking front end on the car and a glass bumper in rear 916 style.

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 14 2013, 06:37 AM

A new trunk lid without that bondoed spoiler would make the car look much better. Start with that.

Posted by: Griffinroydonald Jan 14 2013, 08:30 AM

I agree as I would replace the rear trunk and not touch the sail panels. I will give away a spoiler like this to anyone who will pick it up.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 14 2013, 08:36 AM

That would be a nice car without the sail panels and trunk spoiler modifications.

Posted by: Porsche930dude Jan 14 2013, 09:04 AM

not to mention the bumper .

Posted by: brant Jan 14 2013, 09:52 AM

That is a rayco kit
the spoiler is too

looks like your previous owner didn't install the front fenders that went with the kit
there were 3 different front bumper treatment options. (oh your rear kit bumper isn't on there also)

I used to want one so badly when I was a teenager
I spoke with the company a few times but never had the money

Posted by: Nine_14 Jan 14 2013, 09:55 AM

Posted by: drdave427 Jan 14 2013, 10:17 AM

I have looked everywhere for a rear spoiler just like that --- If you have one we need to talk !
And yes -- I know what everyone thinks but my car is different -- and I like it.

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 14 2013, 10:41 AM

Dr Dave,

That's a great color for a Chalon. If done right many of the kits look good. I remember seeing one in VW & Porsche magazine back in the day. Looked awesome.

One the black car just remember those sail panels are attached somehow, probably with screws or fasteners. Could be messy to remove. The trunk you could just swap.

Posted by: Zimms Jan 14 2013, 01:16 PM

I like them when done right. I like the 2 tones as well.

Posted by: rjames Jan 14 2013, 01:24 PM

That aint right.

Posted by: 6freak Jan 14 2013, 01:27 PM

HIDEOUS

Posted by: Griffinroydonald Jan 14 2013, 02:35 PM

PM sent about your new spoiler. I am glad to find someone who wants it.

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 14 2013, 03:28 PM

Is the lower side valance missing on that blue/silver one?

Posted by: drdave427 Jan 14 2013, 05:46 PM

I think it is there -- just black.

Posted by: richardL Jan 14 2013, 06:20 PM

I had one of these kits on a parts car (I think).

I removed it - this is what it looked like after removal:

Posted by: Griffinroydonald Jan 15 2013, 05:10 AM

Yours looks much better than the one I had. They has installed over rusted panels and used steel sign post down the sides. When something didn't line up they just filled with bondo and filed to fit. I pulled all parts and put her down.

Posted by: bembry Jan 15 2013, 10:28 PM

Damn--that blue one looks to have been rust free under that $hit

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 16 2013, 10:19 AM

And Laguna Blue... another one bites the dust.

Posted by: Socalandy Jan 16 2013, 10:33 AM

Looking at the kit removed it may answer how my -6 got to this point since there was no signs of accident damage it's a lot of work to put this back right!!!


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Posted by: richardL Jan 16 2013, 12:45 PM

I later sold that roller, I don't think it 'bit the dust'

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 16 2013, 01:31 PM

Whew! Good news.