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09-18-2018, 11:58 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts of fitting sideskirt as opposed to fixing LH sill damage.
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I brought a 2014 GT86 (dead stock) that came with a few spots of damage from the original owner. Keeping in mind it’s a daily driver I am trying to fix everything up to have it looking as good as possible but whilst keeping costs down. The most obvious damage that I am looking at first is a pretty decent little dent to the LH sill. It looks too deep to pull out without damaging the paint so it will be a decent panel beating exercise. I am considering whether or not I should install an aftermarket side skirt over the dent and not fix it at this stage or whether I should just fix it and be done with it. The car is no show pony so trying not to overcapitalise on anything. Open to all suggestions. J. |
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Paint the sill to prevent rust and go for a full TRD body kit!
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09-19-2018, 01:26 AM | #3 |
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Yeah Trd kit looks pretty nice. I would definately consider going a full kit that goes over standard if it costs similar to the repairs back to standard. I have seen a few nice ones with carbon inserts Sent from my CPH1725 using Tapatalk
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09-19-2018, 06:44 AM | #4 |
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I think you should fix it, it's not too difficult to have a panel beater easy beat that out.
I'd rather have a blended paint job than a dented panel but thats just my preference. You can always hide it with a side skirt I guess... |
09-28-2018, 09:32 AM | #5 |
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I have the same dent, also know my car is no show car, but a car I enjoy and try to keep nice. Shop quoted me $2000 for the dent and panel respray plus to fix paint chipping on the other side. I'm spending $120 on rep skirts instead.
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09-28-2018, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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Just keep in mind that if you get a cheap/replica side skirt, you may have fitment issues, which might make you end up spending more to make it work.
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Im in the same boat. Im going to attempt some filler and I got good matching paint. Im going to attempt to spot blend since its in a low area. Don't really want to add the weight of side skirts to my build
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If you do wanna go side skirts, the Vertex skirts are very nice in my opinion.
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Worked great for me:
Before: Carbon Fiber Skirts: |
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