FD OEM side skirt installation question.
11-25-05, 06:49 PM
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FD OEM side skirt installation question.
How do you guys install the OEM side skirt on your FD? Besides 3M double sided tape, do you use self taping sheet metal screw fasten the side skirt at the bottle of the rocket panel?
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11-29-05, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jt-imports
Self tapping screws too, for the front and rear. I think there are 4 mounting places in total though.
Ppl sometimes usually use double-sided tape or glue from a heat gun etc to get 'em on secure all the way through, and seal 'em w/ the edge of the car (see pic below), and some ppl even place another screw at the very edge, in the wheel well.
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Since my side skirt is used, they need to strip the old paint and repaint it. They have to put flex additive to the paint so it will be flexible. I was quoted 800 for paint match my car. Not cheap though.
How much you guys paying?
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How much you guys paying?
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How much did the quotes run?
12-01-05, 03:08 AM
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Its best to find them in your color of course, but since the sideskirts were more popular in 99 and also in the 95 time frame, the colors might be faded or different then US available colors. I see them every once and a while USED, white would be a good start, if you can find them in your color.
12-01-05, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BC-FD3S
Since my side skirt is used, they need to strip the old paint and repaint it. They have to put flex additive to the paint so it will be flexible. I was quoted 800 for paint match my car. Not cheap though.
How much you guys paying?
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How much you guys paying?
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12-01-05, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jt-imports
Its best to find them in your color of course, but since the sideskirts were more popular in 99 and also in the 95 time frame, the colors might be faded or different then US available colors. I see them every once and a while USED, white would be a good start, if you can find them in your color.
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Mine been sitting around for more than 6 months and now I decide to paint match and install them. It would be a waste if I am not going to install it. I have heard you can still order new one from Japan with correct color for your car. I tried to find the source but was not able to. It wouldn't be cheap either.
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12-01-05, 03:15 PM
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Jason's right. I've come across a bunch of sets now, and given that they're coming from Japan, that long trip alone will have 'em bumped and flexed just a bit. All it takes is ONE small piece of paint to chip to necessitate repainting them. That's why I clearly state on every set that I list for sale "these sideskirts WILL require repainting," because even if they don't when they arrive to me, they may need it by the time they arrive at the customer's doorstep 
BC, unfortunately, that was in the past. The skirts have been discontinued for a while now, so you can't order them at all. Just used ones (or replicas, which are made of fiberglass).
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Mine been sitting around for more than 6 months and now I decide to paint match and install them. It would be a waste if I am not going to install it. I have heard you can still order new one from Japan with correct color for your car. I tried to find the source but was not able to. It wouldn't be cheap either.
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Originally Posted by montego
Excuse me if this stupid but I am not a paint/body guy at all.
For the ones that bought used and painted:
Why don't you guys lightly sand them and primer them yourself?
For the ones that bought used and painted:
Why don't you guys lightly sand them and primer them yourself?
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JT-Imports sold me a black set and it definitely has multiple cracks once I received it. I was NOT happy when I got it. I just decided to install it and live with it until I get the whole car repainted or remove it and install a body kit.
Even with the price of $500 used compared to $1300 brand new, I wish I just bought brand new. I advice NOT to buy a used set with cracks because it is going to be hard to get it repainted and stay perfect even after a repaint.
Just my .02cents.
Even with the price of $500 used compared to $1300 brand new, I wish I just bought brand new. I advice NOT to buy a used set with cracks because it is going to be hard to get it repainted and stay perfect even after a repaint.
Just my .02cents.
12-01-05, 11:38 PM
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Maybe I should repeat myself...the skirts have been DISCONTINUED. You CANNOT buy them from Japan new. And I promise you, no matter how good condition they're in, by the time they're shipped from one continent to another, then to you, they'll have flexed just enough to chip the paint.
So if you don't want used, I guess you won't be buying OEM sideskirts, huh?
I have MANY people express GREAT interest in obtaining OEM sideskirts, and have sold quite a few sets already, all to individuals knowing up front that they have to be repainted. It's part of the territory. Ya gotta pay to play. Not sure at what point exactly that obvious point was lost on this forum...
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So if you don't want used, I guess you won't be buying OEM sideskirts, huh?
I have MANY people express GREAT interest in obtaining OEM sideskirts, and have sold quite a few sets already, all to individuals knowing up front that they have to be repainted. It's part of the territory. Ya gotta pay to play. Not sure at what point exactly that obvious point was lost on this forum...
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Jason's right. I've come across a bunch of sets now, and given that they're coming from Japan, that long trip alone will have 'em bumped and flexed just a bit. All it takes is ONE small piece of paint to chip to necessitate repainting them. That's why I clearly state on every set that I list for sale "these sideskirts WILL require repainting," because even if they don't when they arrive to me, they may need it by the time they arrive at the customer's doorstep
BC, unfortunately, that was in the past. The skirts have been discontinued for a while now, so you can't order them at all. Just used ones (or replicas, which are made of fiberglass).
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BC, unfortunately, that was in the past. The skirts have been discontinued for a while now, so you can't order them at all. Just used ones (or replicas, which are made of fiberglass).
~Ramy
I can check that for ya, not that anyone really buys them but I did a brand new set from Mazda about 6 months ago. Or is this more recent?
Mazda stopped a lot of parts this year though, what is up with that. They are trying to make it hard on the FD guys I guess...
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