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

First off, let me say that I don't have many answers to your questions. However, I searched the body kit you have and DAYUMM I really like it. Where did you buy it from?

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

The best double sided tape is made by 3M. A body shop supply will have it. Or you could go to your local body shop and they might help you out. Especially if they get the paint job 😊

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.

Anynody have any experiance with deleting the side corner lights? Wondering about how I should go about fiberglassing over them.

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Its done and out for paint!!

That looks good!

Why thank you, its all going to be 100% done later this evening

Update with some pics when you get everything back from paint, not that it would be very easy to locate one I suppose.

Still up on jacks but yeah, its all done!!!


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Rims + coilovers + window tint are next.


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