GT3 Side Skirts
Nordschleife Master
Joined: May 2021
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From: Southern California and Nevada
Dear community, to anyone that has installed these GT3 sideskirts. I am finally getting mine installed by dealer. (I know they look easy to install, and I am generally handy, but I think the dealer can do it in much less time and avoid errors which I could be prone to making). Now here is my question, is there a product that can be sprayed on these to keep them "protected" and prevent them from "greying"?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Dec 2021
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Dear community, to anyone that has installed these GT3 sideskirts. I am finally getting mine installed by dealer. (I know they look easy to install, and I am generally handy, but I think the dealer can do it in much less time and avoid errors which I could be prone to making). Now here is my question, is there a product that can be sprayed on these to keep them "protected" and prevent them from "greying"?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Joined: Apr 2025
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I hear 303 protectant works well. I’ve never kept a car long enough to test the theory, but the product has great reviews and does make the black plastic look darker and more glossy. If you don’t daily it, probably don’t need a UV protectant tho. Plenty of it mixed into the plastic during manufacture.
I guess I wont be needing anything.
Thank you
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: NC
Dear community, to anyone that has installed these GT3 sideskirts. I am finally getting mine installed by dealer. (I know they look easy to install, and I am generally handy, but I think the dealer can do it in much less time and avoid errors which I could be prone to making). Now here is my question, is there a product that can be sprayed on these to keep them "protected" and prevent them from "greying"?
Thank you.
Thank you.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-trim-restorer/
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I applied this to give them some protection and keep a dark satin look...
https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-trim-restorer/
https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-trim-restorer/
thank you again.
Instructor
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Dear community, to anyone that has installed these GT3 sideskirts. I am finally getting mine installed by dealer. (I know they look easy to install, and I am generally handy, but I think the dealer can do it in much less time and avoid errors which I could be prone to making). Now here is my question, is there a product that can be sprayed on these to keep them "protected" and prevent them from "greying"?
My concern is the flat horizontal surface on the top of the GT3 side skirt will be more exposed to the sun, and collect particulate matter. I purchased , to make it easier to clean, and provide some UV protection, which could help against sun damage to the plastic. I have a bias towards matt finish as a dirty matt finish is less noticeable than a glossy surface that isn't clean.
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@smahini how would these side skirts be any different than other black-ish plastic on the car (i.e. front / rear bumpers, mirrors, and moldings)?
My concern is the flat horizontal surface on the top of the GT3 side skirt will be more exposed to the sun, and collect particulate matter. I purchased matt ceramic coating, to make it easier to clean, and provide some UV protection, which could help against sun damage to the plastic. I have a bias towards matt finish as a dirty matt finish is less noticeable than a glossy surface that isn't clean.
My concern is the flat horizontal surface on the top of the GT3 side skirt will be more exposed to the sun, and collect particulate matter. I purchased matt ceramic coating, to make it easier to clean, and provide some UV protection, which could help against sun damage to the plastic. I have a bias towards matt finish as a dirty matt finish is less noticeable than a glossy surface that isn't clean.
the rear diffuser / valence is made of polypropylene. And I think the front spoiler is as well. But it’s exactly that. This part just feels like it has more exposed horizontal surface area. So I thought some kind of simple spray would not hurt. And yes. I bought this specifically because I like the matt finish that matches the other plastic parts. It offers a nice minimalist contrast.
Instructor
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From: NC
I applied it right after installing them, but you could do it at any point as long as they have just been cleaned. Since they were new, it didn't significantly alter the look (compared to faded trim), but it did give it a slightly deeper, satin black appearance. I like to apply ceramic protection to my black trim parts to help them stay clean and protected.
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I applied it right after installing them, but you could do it at any point as long as they have just been cleaned. Since they were new, it didn't significantly alter the look (compared to faded trim), but it did give it a slightly deeper, satin black appearance. I like to apply ceramic protection to my black trim parts to help them stay clean and protected.
thank you.
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From: Florida
Dear community, to anyone that has installed these GT3 sideskirts. I am finally getting mine installed by dealer. (I know they look easy to install, and I am generally handy, but I think the dealer can do it in much less time and avoid errors which I could be prone to making). Now here is my question, is there a product that can be sprayed on these to keep them "protected" and prevent them from "greying"?
Thank you.
Thank you.
