svffr
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- Eric
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Installed the ABS Dynamics Type R style side skirts on the Si last week and although I am happy with how it looks I am not impressed with the mounting method and materials that come with the kit.
The double sided tape that came with the kit is terrible. Its adhesion strength is weak. I went to the local hardware store and bought the 3M extra strength DS tape and it worked a lot better however I am convinced that DS tape is a poor mounting method for side skirts. I placed some misc. objects under the skirts to help with the adhesion process but after a few days it just unstuck. This is after a rigorous cleaning with IPA.
In the end, I applied E6000 adhesive to all the spots where the tape was failing and let it sit for a few hours with support under the skirt and it actually looks decent now. Not worried about the glue on the paint since I don't plan on taking these off or selling the car.
Should have gone with the Ikon's.
The double sided tape that came with the kit is terrible. Its adhesion strength is weak. I went to the local hardware store and bought the 3M extra strength DS tape and it worked a lot better however I am convinced that DS tape is a poor mounting method for side skirts. I placed some misc. objects under the skirts to help with the adhesion process but after a few days it just unstuck. This is after a rigorous cleaning with IPA.
In the end, I applied E6000 adhesive to all the spots where the tape was failing and let it sit for a few hours with support under the skirt and it actually looks decent now. Not worried about the glue on the paint since I don't plan on taking these off or selling the car.
Should have gone with the Ikon's.
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