Body kit install questions
#1
Body kit install questions
So I just got my Ings+1 body kit and started looking into how to properly install it. Im going to install/ fit it myself, but have it painted by a pro. I have just started to test fit everything and it is all pretty darn close, but it def needs some love in a few spots. It is the "hybrid" style, but it seems to be mainly fiberglass. So, on with the questions:
1. Do you know of any good diy videos on working with fiberglass or actual body kit tutorials?
2. I had the oem appearance package, so there are a few holes left behind (will be hidden by sideskirts) that id like to fill with some sort of knockout closures. Also, the rocker cover underneath has a few bigger 1"ish size holes that had slide slips on them for the oem kit. Id like to get the normal plugs, which there are a few, I just need like 10 more.
3. Mazda uses "trim" glue. It appeares to be the same kind on the emblems and to hold the oem body parts together tightly. Its a very sticky, grey, 3/16 wide strip that probably comes on a roll. Very strong but yet also has some flex to it. The kit that I got is pretty old, so I dont think the tape and sealant is still good. Where can I get this tape/ glue thay Mazda uses?
4. If you have any other advice before I begin it would be appreciated
1. Do you know of any good diy videos on working with fiberglass or actual body kit tutorials?
2. I had the oem appearance package, so there are a few holes left behind (will be hidden by sideskirts) that id like to fill with some sort of knockout closures. Also, the rocker cover underneath has a few bigger 1"ish size holes that had slide slips on them for the oem kit. Id like to get the normal plugs, which there are a few, I just need like 10 more.
3. Mazda uses "trim" glue. It appeares to be the same kind on the emblems and to hold the oem body parts together tightly. Its a very sticky, grey, 3/16 wide strip that probably comes on a roll. Very strong but yet also has some flex to it. The kit that I got is pretty old, so I dont think the tape and sealant is still good. Where can I get this tape/ glue thay Mazda uses?
4. If you have any other advice before I begin it would be appreciated
Last edited by tgaffner; 07-03-2016 at 09:15 AM.
#3
I got it from a seller off of this website. As far as buying one now, I have no idea. Unfortunately, it would probably have to be straight from Japan. Which is where he got it from
#5
Well I just got done with the initial fit/ mock up and Im very impressed. Ive never installed any aftermarket panels before so I dont know how bad cheap peices fit, but these were pretty damn right on. I litterally sanded with a die grinder/scuff pad for no more than 2 minutes (combined) on all 5 peices to make them fit uniform, flush, and contoured to the body.
I am however dissapointed with the exaust shrouds. Stock is held on with like 8-10 clips. On tge Ings kit there is NOTHING! Just 2 screws on the inner fenderwell, then 1 on the very bottom inside corner ( to bumper). On the sideskirts there are flat sections designed for double sided tape to adhear it to the body tightly, but nothing on the shrouds. I have no idea how they figured the three screws were enough... I guess Ill have to get tricky.
I am however dissapointed with the exaust shrouds. Stock is held on with like 8-10 clips. On tge Ings kit there is NOTHING! Just 2 screws on the inner fenderwell, then 1 on the very bottom inside corner ( to bumper). On the sideskirts there are flat sections designed for double sided tape to adhear it to the body tightly, but nothing on the shrouds. I have no idea how they figured the three screws were enough... I guess Ill have to get tricky.
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