POLL: Which spoiler? 3dr vs 5dr LB. - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hamster · 01-14-2012, 01:12 PM

I've long been thinking about getting the small OEM spoiler as well. However, one thing that worries me is that the installation requires drilling holes into the metal of the car. Is it possible that, years from now, rust will form around the area where the holes were drilled? By default, you'd be removing the paint and rust protection from that particular spot. I'm so concerned about this that I haven't bought the spoiler. Anyone have an expert opinion on this?

Kioshi · 01-14-2012, 02:15 PM

No rust here, have had my RS spoiler on since...October 2007 if memory serves. I know that was my first mod done few months after purchasing the car in June 2007.

Altitude · 01-15-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamster

I've long been thinking about getting the small OEM spoiler as well. However, one thing that worries me is that the installation requires drilling holes into the metal of the car. Is it possible that, years from now, rust will form around the area where the holes were drilled? By default, you'd be removing the paint and rust protection from that particular spot. I'm so concerned about this that I haven't bought the spoiler. Anyone have an expert opinion on this?

Just apply some rust-oleum to the holes - it's actually listed as a step in the installation instructions.

MadMax · 01-15-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamster

I've long been thinking about getting the small OEM spoiler as well. However, one thing that worries me is that the installation requires drilling holes into the metal of the car. Is it possible that, years from now, rust will form around the area where the holes were drilled? By default, you'd be removing the paint and rust protection from that particular spot. I'm so concerned about this that I haven't bought the spoiler. Anyone have an expert opinion on this?

If done correctly, it won't be an issue. Don't worry about it and get that spoiled you've been wanting!

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01-14-2012, 01:12 PM	#1
Hamster Drives: 2009 5-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 333	I've long been thinking about getting the small OEM spoiler as well. However, one thing that worries me is that the installation requires drilling holes into the metal of the car. Is it possible that, years from now, rust will form around the area where the holes were drilled? By default, you'd be removing the paint and rust protection from that particular spot. I'm so concerned about this that I haven't bought the spoiler. Anyone have an expert opinion on this?

01-14-2012, 02:15 PM	#2
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	No rust here, have had my RS spoiler on since...October 2007 if memory serves. I know that was my first mod done few months after purchasing the car in June 2007.