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Brockley
03-23-2009, 02:37 PM
Hey guys, just finished painting my sideskirts and I have a quick question.
The little black rubber strip that was attached to them with some kinda glue, well, took that off to paint.
what is the best way to re attach those? haven't even test fit w/o them, but im guessing that it gonna look like crap not there. maybe hot glue? just seein if anyone else ever did this (i think most ppl just paint the strip too, but i like it black)
chuckthefuk
03-25-2009, 02:24 PM
You are talking about the rubber protection on the "dog leg"

2-part epoxy. Thats what I used..

But it will be hard to remove after the epoxy sets
Huffer
03-25-2009, 04:18 PM
No, not the rear black plastic strip - the bit of rubber that runs the length of the skirt. I don't have a good pic of it, but it comes installed from factory to create a better seal between the plastic skirt and the metal rocker.

Short answer - you don't need it.
chuckthefuk
03-25-2009, 05:23 PM
No, not the rear black plastic strip - the bit of rubber that runs the length of the skirt. I don't have a good pic of it, but it comes installed from factory to create a better seal between the plastic skirt and the metal rocker.

Short answer - you don't need it.

Some brake cleaner to clean up the inside of the skirt and some two part epoxy to hold the seal to the skirt.

Done.

This two part epoxy is super glue for cars :-p

-Chuck
decke48
03-26-2009, 01:20 AM
what chuck said. you dont need much either. other than that you can use a weatherstrip adhesive
Brockley
03-27-2009, 12:07 PM
ended up just using some Hot Glue... worked fine!
You guys think I should paint the front lip also? I kinda dig it black, but haven't really decided for sure yet. puttin in my Projectors tomorrow, so I need to make up my mind!!!
https://filebox.vt.edu/users/claytonb/My%20Cars/Legacy/FrontShot.JPG
https://filebox.vt.edu/users/claytonb/My%20Cars/Legacy/RearShot.JPG
Brockley
03-27-2009, 12:08 PM
BTW, did I mention that the rear/sides are actually Dupli-Color Spray paint and clear.. lol near perfect match for quicksilver metallic!!!
BlackBK
03-27-2009, 12:21 PM
looks nice...
Huffer
03-27-2009, 12:28 PM
Looks great!
2.5GT
03-27-2009, 01:10 PM
Looking good brock....and definitely paint the front lip :smt023
beckleysuby51
04-02-2009, 07:52 AM
use rubbercement to hold the rubber back on the sideskirt. this is here to keep moisture and dirt out ultimatly preventing rust
BenO
04-14-2009, 06:35 PM
Did you buy the quicksilver in a spray can? the only way I found quicksilver was the touch up paint where you brush it on...
Brockley
04-16-2009, 05:28 PM
no, its just duplicolor "silver Metallic" i think is what its called... 98% match, aka, you cant tell one bit on the sideskirts, and my drivers side door is also half painted this color, and nobody has ever said anything in 2 years...