Side Skirt installation

[Skippy]

Hey,

Picked up my skirts from Joe at MoT this afternoon; Been wanting these since I got the car pretty much. The instructions require 11 holes per side to be drilled to mount each skirt, and I really don't wanna drill my car, cause I would be so pissed if I messed up. So now i have a question for all of you DIY'ers out there.

Do I,
1.Drill the car using the templates provided, and hope for the best
2.Take off the 11 clips, and put a 1'' x 1'' strong 3M double sided tape in place of them, and then use the two screws in the wheel well that are provided.
3.Pay someone to do it...

Anyone have any other suggestions how to mount these without drilling?

[aris]

When I bought my side skirts I had the dealer install them... They quoted me $85 to install them so I jumped on it... They screwed and new side skirts were ordered and my car went to the body shop to get repaired from dealer screw up and the body shop installed the news ones.

Do your self a favor an take it to a body shop... Shouldn't be more then a couple hundred dollars

[mazdaskit]

i got mine done at volyocity or something i got the number from peter at nextmod 80 cash

[TheMAN]

it'll easily fall off if you tape it on

do yourself a favour and make a copy of the template before you or anyone starts work! a replacement template is hard to get and if that gets ripped up or destroyed, it'll be hard to drill the holes

[Default User]

DIY and drill it.
Remember to Spray some Rustoleum on the drill holes.

even used clear nail polish on the bare metal, then Rustoleum when we used to install sidemarkers, spoilers, etc.

[Jackal]

Gotta recommend #3. Go to SP. I watched them put on side skirts (and lip) on a members car and they did a great job.

[zzz3]

Hey,

Picked up my skirts from Joe at MoT this afternoon; Been wanting these since I got the car pretty much. The instructions require 11 holes per side to be drilled to mount each skirt, and I really don't wanna drill my car, cause I would be so pissed if I messed up. So now i have a question for all of you DIY'ers out there.

Do I,
1.Drill the car using the templates provided, and hope for the best
2.Take off the 11 clips, and put a 1'' x 1'' strong 3M double sided tape in place of them, and then use the two screws in the wheel well that are provided.
3.Pay someone to do it...

Anyone have any other suggestions how to mount these without drilling?

go to richard at sp and he will glue it on (very fast drying and strong). no drilling=no holes=no rust. the fit for me was perfect (got oem skirts from joe as well).

[cwp_sedan]

go to richard at sp and he will glue it on (very fast drying and strong). no drilling=no holes=no rust. the fit for me was perfect (got oem skirts from joe as well).

Glue? This already sounds like a half-assed way of installing them. If this is how Richard does it I would definitely NOT go to him for the install.

Do it right or don't do it! If you do it right there won't be any rust. You will regret cheaping out on this in the long run, especially if one falls of on the 401.

[zzz3]

the glue is industrial strength. i take his word that it isn't going anywhere and i believe him (i check it every once in a while). it is also attached in the front and rear wheel well's as an extra precaution.

if anything were to happen i am sure he would look after it (have all the paper work from sp).

[aris]

Glue? This already sounds like a half-assed way of installing them. If this is how Richard does it I would definitely NOT go to him for the install.

Do it right or don't do it! If you do it right there won't be any rust. You will regret cheaping out on this in the long run, especially if one falls of on the 401.

+1

I wouldn't be surprised if he loses his side skirt during the winter

[Jackal]

go to richard at sp and he will glue it on (very fast drying and strong). no drilling=no holes=no rust. the fit for me was perfect (got oem skirts from joe as well).

I remember now. SP didn't install the side skirts when I was there, but they installed the lip and side part of a GV kit (or Mz) on another member's car. The used the 3M double sided tape and drilled in the GV lip and side part which goes under the side skirt.
I think they should drill to make the side skirt more secure imho. I guess they would if you ask them.

[zzz3]

i asked them about drilling. Richard said the glue is the best method, even after i made it clear that cost is not an issue.

time will tell...

[Skippy]

Okay well the installation is done, did it on Thursday afternoon in about 2 hours. It's actually easier then it sounds, and am very please with the results.

[-RJ3-]

Glue? This already sounds like a half-assed way of installing them. If this is how Richard does it I would definitely NOT go to him for the install.

Do it right or don't do it! If you do it right there won't be any rust. You will regret cheaping out on this in the long run, especially if one falls of on the 401.

Perhaps. Eurathane? Doubt mechanic will use glue!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Glue is only as strong as what it's attached to. In this case it is paint.

[FLIPDADY]

Perhaps. Eurathane? Doubt mechanic will use glue!

Yup it's urethane and it's really strong. My bumper is currently urethaned on the right side because of some damage. Still wouldn't do this for side skirts though, one bump and they're gone.

[zzz3]

What is my recourse at this point? I have to live with it and take Richard's word for it.

I could go back and tell him what you all told me, then what? "Hey your right, i'll reinstall them free of charge using screws (drilling)". Some how i don't think the conversation will turn out like that...

I know it wasn't "ordinary glue", i was using the term in lieu to describe whatever "liquid adhesive" he used. I am guessing it was urethane as well..

knock on wood going forward i guess .

[cwp_sedan]

What is my recourse at this point? I have to live with it and take Richard's word for it.

I could go back and tell him what you all told me, then what? "Hey your right, i'll reinstall them free of charge using screws (drilling)". Some how i don't think the conversation will turn out like that...

I know it wasn't "ordinary glue", i was using the term in lieu to describe whatever "liquid adhesive" he used. I am guessing it was urethane as well..

knock on wood going forward i guess .

Well it's too late now. You went with the glue and will have to just go with it. Hopefully it holds. If you did want screws he would definitely charge you. If he didn't that would just be dumb on his part.

If you wanted screws you should have just put your foot down from the beginning and told him you wanted screws put in. You paid for the install, it is ultimately up to you.

No I'm sure it is something strong like urethane, etc. Maybe I just question the method since I always seem to over do things.

[zzz3]

I didn't put my foot down because i asked for his opinion and reasons as to which solution is better and why. "Glue" was unequivocally suggested to me, without any hesitation or doubt on his part. Im not going to blame myself or others since at the end it was my decision; regardless whats done is done.

I believe, or hope at the very least, that it was the right decision since i have no regrets (not loosing any sleep over it).


I hope this helps anyone else at similar crossroads...

[cwp_sedan]

I didn't put my foot down because i asked for his opinion and reasons as to which solution is better and why. "Glue" was unequivocally suggested to me, without and hesitation or doubt on his part. Im not going to blame myself or others since at the end it was my decision; regardless whats done is done.

I believe, or hope at the very least, that it was the right decision since i have no regrets (not loosing any sleep over it).


I hope this helps anyone else at similar crossroads...

I'm sure it will be fine.

[KVS17]

Okay well the installation is done, did it on Thursday afternoon in about 2 hours. It's actually easier then it sounds, and am very please with the results.

upload some pics so we can seeeee lol

[TheMAN]

What is my recourse at this point? I have to live with it and take Richard's word for it.

I could go back and tell him what you all told me, then what? "Hey your right, i'll reinstall them free of charge using screws (drilling)". Some how i don't think the conversation will turn out like that...

I know it wasn't "ordinary glue", i was using the term in lieu to describe whatever "liquid adhesive" he used. I am guessing it was urethane as well..

knock on wood going forward i guess .

the thing is, OEM side skirts don't use any screws... aftermarket garbage does and that is what rusts and cause all sorts of fitment problems
I understand his reservations against drilling, but OEM side skirts uses the plastic clips which don't have nearly as much problems as the aftermarket crap

[axelaa]

I would not go to SP for anymore body work for the following reasons:
1. They broke my GV lip when everyone else installed it perfectly fine
2. I provided them with urethane glue to put on my side skirts but they just threw it away
3. The sideskirt installation was not flush, it was a little higher than it should be, which then caused it to scrape my doors
4. Double side tape started to fall off after 2 weeks, brought it back and they just added a screw in the rear wheel well to hold it.

[Skippy]

Quick pic from tonight when I got back from the cottage. Shark fin is on as well.

[zzz3]

^ looking good!

the thing is, OEM side skirts don't use any screws... aftermarket garbage does and that is what rusts and cause all sorts of fitment problems
I understand his reservations against drilling, but OEM side skirts uses the plastic clips which don't have nearly as much problems as the aftermarket crap

im pretty sure 2010+ oem side skirts use clips and screws. i will try to upload the instructions when i get a chance.