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05-04-2012, 10:34 PM
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| Windlow louver question
Kay just got window louvers and got the back from paint,
And are kinda warped
So I set them on my jack stands in my garage which is 75+ degrees and having them sit over night so they will bend back to shape. I hope.
Any other recommendations?
Those were the instructions from xenon from where I bought them
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05-05-2012, 09:38 AM
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Need a picture.
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05-05-2012, 10:10 AM
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I'll post when I'm home
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05-05-2012, 10:38 AM
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| Re: Windlow louver question
I recommend that you have these installed by a pro but it can be done with you and a few buddies.
Things you need
Wax/silicone remover
Simple green - this a good cleaner helps remove dirt and wax from work area.
Transparent plastic adhesive primer (should have come with the kit go to the store and get more.)
scotchbrite pads or wet sand paper
Wax/grease pen
Using simple green or similar type cleaner you’re going to want to remove as much dirt and wax from the glass and body of the car. Using a wax or silicone remover will also help in this area.
Pre fit the window louver to the car. Using a wax/grease pen draw an outline of the louver. This will come in handy when you apply the lover to the body.
Using a scotch brite pad or wet sand paper you will need to lightly sand the painted surface of the car. Also do this under side of the louver if the tape has not already been applied. Also reclean the “sanded” area.
Apply the plastic adhesive primer the underside of the louver and apply the 3m bonding tape.
Apply the plastic adhesive primer to the work surface on the car. Using the outline as a guide remove the 3M tape and apply the lover to the car.
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make sure you dont have the louver upside down on the wrong side of the car. this what it will look for when it propley installed   
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05-05-2012, 10:40 AM
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Paint is new new new, just came back yesterday, so I will not be sanding that. Lol.
I have to tape attached to the scoops, and hope the heat will warp them back. The way I have them set
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05-05-2012, 10:57 AM
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| Re: Windlow louver question
you're gonna need to sand the surface of the car to get the 3M tape to stick correctly. if you don't feel confident enough to do it then pay the body shop to do the install. I know you feel about wanting and a new paint job but i have installed all kinds of body kits on cars mainly wings west kits and this is what I have always done.
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05-05-2012, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx Kay just got window louvers and got the back from paint,
And are kinda warped
So I set them on my jack stands in my garage which is 75+ degrees and having them sit over night so they will bend back to shape. I hope.
Any other recommendations?
Those were the instructions from xenon from where I bought them | How exactly are they warped? I ordered mine from AM, and stuck them on with out any issues. They looked bent almost, like they weren't going to stay on even with the 3M, but I guess they're all like that because they're fine now.     | |
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05-05-2012, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SaturnMan8227 I recommend that you have these installed by a pro but it can be done with you and a few buddies.
Things you need
Wax/silicone remover
Simple green - this a good cleaner helps remove dirt and wax from work area.
Transparent plastic adhesive primer (should have come with the kit go to the store and get more.)
scotchbrite pads or wet sand paper
Wax/grease pen
Using simple green or similar type cleaner you’re going to want to remove as much dirt and wax from the glass and body of the car. Using a wax or silicone remover will also help in this area.
Pre fit the window louver to the car. Using a wax/grease pen draw an outline of the louver. This will come in handy when you apply the lover to the body.
Using a scotch brite pad or wet sand paper you will need to lightly sand the painted surface of the car. Also do this under side of the louver if the tape has not already been applied. Also reclean the “sanded” area.
Apply the plastic adhesive primer the underside of the louver and apply the 3m bonding tape.
Apply the plastic adhesive primer to the work surface on the car. Using the outline as a guide remove the 3M tape and apply the lover to the car.
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make sure you dont have the louver upside down on the wrong side of the car. this what it will look for when it propley installed
| Well it should be easy to install... Use alcohol not simple green. I have experience in that. I ha three window louvers. Going to get another soon. The first one a collision center installed a piece of crap collision center, and it flew off going 75 mph lmao. Then the next one I went and did it myself, that time I tested to see how much strength the 3m moddeling tape had. It was very strong took it off bc one bracket came off so I took it off getting another one this one will stay on.... I'd like to know what this louver looked like in all sides... Can u post some pictures of that?
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05-05-2012, 04:19 PM
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At work.
Can't post anything sadly don't have them
With me. The center of them kinda warped down-wards.
I've had them in the hot garage all day so web I get home I can bend them into shape more.
I've had the tape on them since this morning so they stick well to the louvers.
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Probably just gonna bend them more tonight then have my father and I push them against the car for 3-4 minutes and slowly let go. I have tape on all 4 sides on the window louvers. The 3 straight sides and the side that curves to the window.
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05-05-2012, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx At work.
Can't post anything sadly don't have them
With me. The center of them kinda warped down-wards.
I've had them in the hot garage all day so web I get home I can bend them into shape more.
I've had the tape on them since this morning so they stick well to the louvers.
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Probably just gonna bend them more tonight then have my father and I push them against the car for 3-4 minutes and slowly let go. I have tape on all 4 sides on the window louvers. The 3 straight sides and the side that curves to the window. | Alright. I thought about these louvers just worried about the way they were made. Just incase tho, I'm sure you could get some made outa fiberglass.
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05-05-2012, 05:39 PM
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If they don't work I'm a be pissed
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05-05-2012, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx If they don't work I'm a be pissed | Sorry bro but fact is if they don't they don't work they're just one of those things you know, bad design. Just like my billet black upper and lower grille bad design. They come from small companies that just fabricate things to make money. So don't feel bad bro. Been there. To bad they don't have trials for things like that like money back guarantee
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I've seen mustangs around where I live at least 2 or 3 they seem fine. You might do well tho. Just stay confident.
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05-05-2012, 06:39 PM
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I got mine from AM normally they sell quality sh**
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05-05-2012, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx I got mine from AM normally they sell quality sh** | Yeah they're stuff yes. But they also have private vendors just like wilpack industries make the rear window louvers. I love those rear window louvers
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Performance parts are guaranteed to work to their full potential. The exterior parts are just shop designs. I personally don't like they're scoops. But that's all I didn't like that plus theyre billet grilles.
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05-05-2012, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Missxalii  | I am NOT a fan of side window louvers by any measure, BUT I must say that your car looks absolutely stunning! Maybe it's the color, maybe it's the style... dunno, but I'd be proud to drive THAT car.
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05-05-2012, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Just_John
I am NOT a fan of side window louvers by any measure, BUT I must say that your car looks absolutely stunning! Maybe it's the color, maybe it's the style... dunno, but I'd be proud to drive THAT car.
| Aww! Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. First car I ever owned and I couldn't be more happy.  .
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05-05-2012, 10:04 PM
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They straightened out just a little. Moved the stands under the other part where warped. Should be fine tomorrow
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05-05-2012, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Missxalii
Aww! Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. First car I ever owned and I couldn't be more happy. . | Yeah that does look good.
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05-05-2012, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout
Yeah that does look good.
| Haha thanks! .
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05-05-2012, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Missxalii
Haha thanks! . | I remember when you first got that car. It was in 2010 or 2011 right? Bc I remember a girl from new jersey with a blue mustang. An that name.
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And we have the same interest. I was in talented art 6 years including high school, I played a lot of acoustic guitar. Not much a movie person unless it's what I like. And like most of us here like to work on our cars. So I remember you. And your first day here.
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05-05-2012, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout
I remember when you first got that car. It was in 2010 or 2011 right? Bc I remember a girl from new jersey with a blue mustang. An that name.
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And we have the same interest. I was in talented art 6 years including high school, I played a lot of acoustic guitar. Not much a movie person unless it's what I like. And like most of us here like to work on our cars. So I remember you. And your first day here.
| Creep. O.o I joined this site two days after I got my car lol. So December 28th 2011. It may have been me though. I'll be pissed if you're describing someone else with my name, a blue car and who plays guitar.
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05-05-2012, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Missxalii Creep. O.o I joined this site two days after I got my car lol. So December 28th 2011. It may have been me though. I'll be pissed if you're describing someone else with my name, a blue car and who plays guitar. | LOL
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05-06-2012, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Missxalii
Creep. O.o I joined this site two days after I got my car lol. So December 28th 2011. It may have been me though. I'll be pissed if you're describing someone else with my name, a blue car and who plays guitar.
| Wow who you calling a creep. Must have been someone else.
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Was just trying to see if you were that person guess not. Wow you thank me one minute for a compliment and call me a creep when I was just conversating.
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Originally Posted by xhgwx They straightened out just a little. Moved the stands under the other part where warped. Should be fine tomorrow | Anyway. Are those louvers like groves like open scoops or like the side scoops and just stop after some point? I'd like a photo of looking at the side looking back into the louver.
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05-06-2012, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout
Wow who you calling a creep. Must have been someone else.
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Was just trying to see if you were that person guess not. Wow you thank me one minute for a compliment and call me a creep when I was just conversating.
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Anyway. Are those louvers like groves like open scoops or like the side scoops and just stop after some point? I'd like a photo of looking at the side looking back into the louver.
| LOL! I'm just kiddin! Take a joke! .
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05-06-2012, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Missxalii
LOL! I'm just kiddin! Take a joke! . | Oh god you had me. I would have felt like some freak creep in front of everyone. Thanks
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05-06-2012, 01:27 PM
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Scoops are one. Now to buy silicone and let it set and harden. One side is pulling a little off, so that is part of the reason for silicone and to prevent the tape from getting wet.
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05-06-2012, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout
Oh god you had me. I would have felt like some freak creep in front of everyone. Thanks
| Aww hahah. I'm sorry! You're not a creep... Yet.
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05-06-2012, 04:02 PM
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i hope it works out for u bud! im waiting on ur results with this product to decide if im gona buy them for mine lol. ive never been a fan of them but i saw a new edge in the college parking lot a few weeks back and i must admit it got my attention.
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05-06-2012, 04:51 PM
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They look better in person than pictures.
They r good, pull the trigger and get them, they look way mean, and they seem to hold very well.
I'm
Using the silicone tomorrow since I had to go to work.
The silicon will dry and hold them better to the car and when in the sun they will eventually mold and be perfect to the car, they look mean
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05-06-2012, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx They look better in person than pictures.
They r good, pull the trigger and get them, they look way mean, and they seem to hold very well.
I'm
Using the silicone tomorrow since I had to go to work.
The silicon will dry and hold them better to the car and when in the sun they will eventually mold and be perfect to the car, they look mean | awesome. take pics wen u get a chance
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05-06-2012, 05:46 PM
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I have a crappy one but here.
Take better pics with my friends cam soon. He has very hi-Res pics from this cam. But here is a nasty iPhone 4 pic
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05-06-2012, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx I have a crappy one but here.
Take better pics with my friends cam soon. He has very hi-Res pics from this cam. But here is a nasty iPhone 4 pic | I wanna see a picture aimed at the inside groove of the louver.
Do you like these louvers are they worth it?
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05-06-2012, 06:45 PM
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Ya they look VERY aggressive. Just stack them correctly and they look good. Good quality mostly. Just tint the window black on the inside and u won't see the groove. I'll post more tomorrow
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05-06-2012, 06:45 PM
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Here are mines
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05-06-2012, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xhgwx Ya they look VERY aggressive. Just stack them correctly and they look good. Good quality mostly. Just tint the window black on the inside and u won't see the groove. I'll post more tomorrow | Ok
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Originally Posted by Jayjay Here are mines | That's cool the wind can flow through those... But I need pictures of the 99-04 louvers
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