BODYKITS: DIY or TAKE TO SHOP?
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BODYKITS: DIY or TAKE TO SHOP?
what did you all do when you got a body kit? DIY or took it to a shop for a prof installation? and how was the experience. also if you took it to a shop..mention some prices. thnx
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Rep Power: 0 I did mine all myself. I have the Aero Sides and the OEM rear, so I didn't have to paint them. The front lip was bought from Ebay. It's the Type-RS front lip. I had that painted professionally at a Dodge dealership for $90, and then I installed it myself. It's not very hard, it just requires a LOT of patience. Something I don't have, and I made some booboo's, but nothing you'll notice unless I point it out. Just be patient... Bodykits are much different than any other part on cars. And if you do it yourself, make sure it's warm outside.
I was looking over the instructions to install the Aero sides and OEM front and rear (The kit came in yesterday!) and it looks like it will take some time, but I'm still going to do it myself and save me some money. It looks pretty easy to do.
I guess what makes the task take a while is that you have to take off your bumper, drill the holes put it back on, place the front kit on the bumper... stuff like that.
I guess what makes the task take a while is that you have to take off your bumper, drill the holes put it back on, place the front kit on the bumper... stuff like that.
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Rep Power: 0 i don;t have a kit yet but i know what im gettin once my money rolls in:
Kaminari Front Lip
Octane Rear
BC2 Sides
should look nice.
Kaminari Front Lip
Octane Rear
BC2 Sides
should look nice.
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Rep Power: 0 His kit may be harder to install. A whole fiberglass front and rear bumper should be done by a body shop since the part will have to be sanded down, pinholes filled, painted, drilled, the whole nine.
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Rep Power: 0 I agree. Unless it is OEM pre-painted, it should be left to a professional. Please do not attempt a DIY paint job.
Take it to a shop that does a lot of kits. Ask around and check out their work.
Take it to a shop that does a lot of kits. Ask around and check out their work.
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