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RXeckless 06-22-2009 08:03 PM

[B]Help Rear Aero Flares[/B]
 
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Help Rear Side Flares

Install some OEM Rear Side Flares this weekend, if I knew they were such pigs to install never would have done it. Is there any product that will keep the nose of these flares stuck to the car tried removing and re-taping already. see pic
Thanks in advance!

CarAndDriver 06-22-2009 11:08 PM

Those are the side flares. The rear flares go behind the rear wheels on the bumper.

My side flares do the same thing but not quite as bad. More double sided stick tape? Try to heat the flare up to mold it? Maybe some clear silicone sealant if nothing else works to keep crap out.

RXeckless 06-23-2009 05:41 AM

^Tried heat keep popping open, same on both sides. But thanks for your input.

cajunrx8 06-23-2009 07:00 PM

After doing the same mod a few weeks ago, I hate to ask this but did you hit the drill marks perfectly?
My right side flare is doing the same thing and I am sure that the holes on that side are a little off.
Also how are you mounting the flares? There is a trick to it, otherwise you will lose your mind.

RXeckless 06-23-2009 07:27 PM


Originally Posted by cajunrx8 (Post 3083824)
After doing the same mod a few weeks ago, I hate to ask this but did you hit the drill marks perfectly?
My right side flare is doing the same thing and I am sure that the holes on that side are a little off.
Also how are you mounting the flares? There is a trick to it, otherwise you will lose your mind.

Use the instruction that came with them and followed it to the T. the templates a pretty bogus. Figure it's easy screw-up with those paper cut outs, did a spoiler same day with no problems.
I'm searching a sealer/adhesive for automotive use,with no luck. As some of the tape not holding all that well either, even after heating and new tape on one side. With all the holes we've drilled I'll have to repaint the rocker panels if I ever decide to take them off. So I want to really stick them on!
Next stop a body shop! Just can't stand to look at them (more money)(really picky when it comes to my 8):crying:

Cheers

jaisy207 06-23-2009 08:47 PM

suggestion for ya just use the bottom clips that originally held the rock guard on 1 screw in the back and 1 screw in the wheel well then use the 3m adhesive make sure you COMPLETELY remove the old adhesive and clean the rocker very well i used alcohol. if you are using the clips on the back of the skirt and they are not lined up PERFECTLY the areo flares will buckle a little bit and pull away from the body. NO MORE DRILLING!!!!!!!!! i havent had any problems with the ones i put on that way


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