ppak3

hey i just saw this one auction going; catch is that its made from ABS plastic (same material used in bumpers, no?) AND paint matched; anyone buy this yet? hows the fitment
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=50452

ragtopz

i dont think our bumpers are made of abs. something closer to urethane i believe. (if i am wrong, someone please correct me)

although, i heard the american version of the nismo spoiler will be made from abs instead of fiberglass.

swifty949

I doubt the factory bumpers are Urethane, they'd be a lot heavier, and not "mass market" friendly.

jckolnturn

iTrader: (1)

My understanding is that ABS is much better than urethane and fiberglass, it's just outlandishly expensive to make the molds.

NismoKid

I'm pretty sure the Z's bumpers are made of ABS. $300 painted sounds a little low if you ask me (for ABS); the paint job might not be up to par.

ppak3

they also have a paint ready spoiler (primered etc) for cheaper; i saw the auction somehwre but i think it was around 200

pinnacleliquid

Spoilers should not be made from ABS. ABS begins to deform at a low 180 deg. F. Some interior parts are injection molded ABS. But if there is a question of heat tolerance it will be blended with a plastic with a higher temp threshold. Most common blending plastic is Polycarbonate. It raises the temperature tolerance to well over 200 deg. F. Bumpers are made of TPO's, never ABS. TPO stands for Thermoplastic Olefin. It is the same exact material your window switch panels are made from. Plus the engine cover, Brake/Batt covers. It performs well whether very hot or very cold. The textures are applied in mold. Supposed to last 10 years or more.
Hope this helps

ppak3

thanks for clarification!

tsixr

Great, now someone buy the painted spoiler and tell me how the paint job is and if it fits properly so I can buy it too

swifty949

Wow you learn something new and intresting every day.

jckolnturn

iTrader: (1)

is this why all those stillen spoilers were melting and deforming?