OEM Widebody Side Skirts on a C2S
09-17-2017, 10:15 AM
#17
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I was able to dremel out slots in the side skirt to utilize the factory clips that held on the "felt" type piece that is already present on the narrow body cars (see photos below).
This is how it fits after using a heat gun to mold the outer edges to the body. It took a lot of time and patience, but it turned out great. I will still use 3M tape on the upper lip in order to make it even more secure and flush.
This project takes a lot of time and a lot of detail oriented work, but it is not difficult and is definitely worth it... at least in my opinion
If you decide to try it, you MUST have a heat gun, dremel, and an abrasive file.
This is how it fits after using a heat gun to mold the outer edges to the body. It took a lot of time and patience, but it turned out great. I will still use 3M tape on the upper lip in order to make it even more secure and flush.
This project takes a lot of time and a lot of detail oriented work, but it is not difficult and is definitely worth it... at least in my opinion
If you decide to try it, you MUST have a heat gun, dremel, and an abrasive file.
09-17-2017, 10:17 AM
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09-17-2017, 12:24 PM
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09-17-2017, 01:40 PM
#24
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gbree ... yours could be painted too. Would need to just be sanded a bit for prep. Would need PPF too for chips. With them flexing with install might not be a good idea though. On your car, the black looks great.
The "paintable" version is just a smooth finish I believe. That's it. Same material. Prepped for paint pretty much. I know someone with your version that has them painted on a 4S after the fact and turned out fine.
By the way, the route I took for narrow body skirts as an FYI. Not to distract from this great mod here. Nice job gbree.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9265...-skirts-2.html
The "paintable" version is just a smooth finish I believe. That's it. Same material. Prepped for paint pretty much. I know someone with your version that has them painted on a 4S after the fact and turned out fine.
By the way, the route I took for narrow body skirts as an FYI. Not to distract from this great mod here. Nice job gbree.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9265...-skirts-2.html
09-17-2017, 02:15 PM
#26
Racer
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gbree ... yours could be painted too. Would need to just be sanded a bit for prep. Would need PPF too for chips. With them flexing with install might not be a good idea though. On your car, the black looks great.
The "paintable" version is just a smooth finish I believe. That's it. Same material. Prepped for paint pretty much. I know someone with your version that has them painted on a 4S after the fact and turned out fine.
By the way, the route I took for narrow body skirts as an FYI. Not to distract from this great mod here. Nice job gbree.
The "paintable" version is just a smooth finish I believe. That's it. Same material. Prepped for paint pretty much. I know someone with your version that has them painted on a 4S after the fact and turned out fine.
By the way, the route I took for narrow body skirts as an FYI. Not to distract from this great mod here. Nice job gbree.
I was going to go the same route as you if these didnt work.
It will require at least 4-5 hours per side if you are meticulous and want it 100% perfect.
