What is this part and can I get it already painted?

[SBMongoos]

After not quite 10 years this one plastic piece that's on the wing in the back is getting fade spots. I'm looking into getting it repainted but I'm concerned of the cost these days. I'm wondering if the part can be replaced with the original color? This is on my 2016.5 GT.

 

[Snake]

If it's even available anymore, the chances of it color matching perfectly, whether it is old stock on a shelf or done at a paint shop, are not great. That's not to say that it will be mismatched. It will look better with fresh paint, period. Even the factory paint changes slightly over time from batch to batch.

I think they call that the rear wing.

 

[Jmaz]

After not quite 10 years this one plastic piece that's on the wing in the back is getting fade spots. I'm looking into getting it repainted but I'm concerned of the cost these days. I'm wondering if the part can be replaced with the original color? This is on my 2016.5 GT.

I thought that piece encircled in yellow is metal, not plastic and would have to be color matched if faded. Sounds like a lot of trouble and expense. Is it really that noticeable? Obviously it's yours to do what you want but mine's a little older than yours (being a 2014) and I'd put the money toward ensuring mechanical reliability or toward new tires or emergency/unexpected repairs before spending it on faded spots. Probably not the answer you want to hear but just my perspective.

 

[SBMongoos]

If it's even available anymore, the chances of it color matching perfectly, whether it is old stock on a shelf or done at a paint shop, are not great. That's not to say that it will be mismatched. It will look better with fresh paint, period. Even the factory paint changes slightly over time from batch to batch.

I think they call that the rear wing.

Ya, that pic doesn't show the issues at all. What's odd is I had a 5 year ceramic coat put the car about 5 or so months ago. Thought this would help. Suddenly in the past couple of weeks, I guess as it's on the roof where you typically don't see it, you can see what kind of looks like sunburns or whatever.

 

[SBMongoos]

I thought that piece encircled in yellow is metal, not plastic and would have to be color matched if faded. Sounds like a lot of trouble and expense. Is it really that noticeable? Obviously it's yours to do what you want but mine's a little older than yours (being a 2014) and I'd put the money toward ensuring mechanical reliability or toward new tires or emergency/unexpected repairs before spending it on faded spots. Probably not the answer you want to hear but just my perspective.

That piece is plastic. The pic doesn't show the issues at all. Just always been big on taking care of my cars. Deciding what to do here.

 

[cadcamjim]

I'm not certain which blue you have nor whether you would need one for a 2016 or 2017 MY, but they do seem to come in all the colors.

2016 Rear Spoilers
2017 Rear Spoilers

 

[Jmaz]

That piece is plastic. The pic doesn't show the issues at all. Just always been big on taking care of my cars. Deciding what to do here.

Nothing wrong with taking care of your car. You are correct, that is plastic. I just checked with a magnet. No big surprise since everything seems to be plastic these days. For some reason I always thought it was metal. Anyways, on my Liquid Silver CX-5 the roof always looks duller than the rest of the car. Not noticeable from ground level but viewed from above the contrast is noticeable. Even while waxing/ceramic coating where I'm right on top of it, it never achieves the gloss of the rest of the car. Been that way for ages. Minor gripe.

 

[N7turbo]

Nothing wrong with taking care of your car. You are correct, that is plastic. I just checked with a magnet. No big surprise since everything seems to be plastic these days. For some reason I always thought it was metal. Anyways, on my Liquid Silver CX-5 the roof always looks duller than the rest of the car. Not noticeable from ground level but viewed from above the contrast is noticeable. Even while waxing/ceramic coating where I'm right on top of it, it never achieves the gloss of the rest of the car. Been that way for ages. Minor gripe.

The tops of cars collect a layer of fallout/buildup more so than any other area. It over time compacts into a hard layer than doesn't come off with standard washing. It benefits from decontamination (chemical + clay bar) to remove it and restore the paint.

Once that is done, all you're left with is fading from sun exposure. There is no fix for that, of course.

 

[Jmaz]

The tops of cars collect a layer of fallout/buildup more so than any other area. It over time compacts into a hard layer than doesn't come off with standard washing. It benefits from decontamination (chemical + clay bar) to remove it and restore the paint.

Once that is done, all you're left with is fading from sun exposure. There is no fix for that, of course.

I understand what you're saying. Last fall, prior to applying 3 coats of ceramic wax, I gave it a good rubdown with polishing compound followed by alcohol wipedown. The polish made an improvement but I figure it's as good as it's going to get. Or as good as I'm going to try. Don't want to try rubbing compound on the clearcoat. It's not horrible by any standard but duller when looked down on from above. It's just the large center section, the narrow section visible at ground level that runs from front to back across the top of the A,B,C pillars above the doors is glossy as the rest of the car.

 

[N7turbo]

Recently, I cleaned my dad's 2004 Lexus after it sat for a year. On top of that, it only ever received basic automatic car washes, and not that often. Even during the 2nd hand wash, my wash mitt was still turning dark and the surface of the roof felt rough. There was a lot of bonded contamination that needed a clay towel with a decon product to remove.

I doubt yours is that bad but it's worth knowing.

 

[SBMongoos]

Nothing wrong with taking care of your car. You are correct, that is plastic. I just checked with a magnet. No big surprise since everything seems to be plastic these days. For some reason I always thought it was metal. Anyways, on my Liquid Silver CX-5 the roof always looks duller than the rest of the car. Not noticeable from ground level but viewed from above the contrast is noticeable. Even while waxing/ceramic coating where I'm right on top of it, it never achieves the gloss of the rest of the car. Been that way for ages. Minor gripe.

Ya, it seemed to almost happen over night. I'm considering getting a new vehicle and may give this one to my niece. Jury's still out on that.

 

[SBMongoos]

Recently, I cleaned my dad's 2004 Lexus after it sat for a year. On top of that, it only ever received basic automatic car washes, and not that often. Even during the 2nd hand wash, my wash mitt was still turning dark and the surface of the roof felt rough. There was a lot of bonded contamination that needed a clay towel with a decon product to remove.

I doubt yours is that bad but it's worth knowing.

I had a guy, ~40 years detailing business, do a ceramic coast back in Nov/Dec. He went over the whole car first. Oddly this showed up recently. We both thought the ceramic coat would have prevented this. I've known the guy for years and trust him. Seems odd. But maybe it's the high altitude sun in Denver.

 

[SBMongoos]

I'm not certain which blue you have nor whether you would need one for a 2016 or 2017 MY, but they do seem to come in all the colors.

2016 Rear Spoilers
2017 Rear Spoilers

Thanks for that. I'll look into this. Chances are at that price it'll cost more for someone to deal with it. Some will want to remove it and "do it right". Sand/repaint/clear coat. I would imagine that would cost more. I'm waiting to hear on pricing options. I guess one option would be to buy the spoiler kit and have it done up and then swap out the piece. But I would think that might really push the price up. Although I do see one in Reflex Blue which is my color! $327.61 at your link for the spoiler kit.