How to Reattach a Car’s Side Skirt Body

The side skirt body is an important part of a car’s exterior. It helps to protect the car’s body from damage, and it can also improve the car’s aerodynamics. If the side skirt body becomes detached, it can cause damage to the car’s body or it can make the car more difficult to drive. Reattaching a side skirt body is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours.

Materials Needed

• New side skirt body
• Drill
• Screws
• Adhesive
• Primer
• Paint

Instructions

1. Remove the old side skirt body. The old side skirt body can be removed by drilling out the screws that hold it in place. Once the screws have been removed, the side skirt body can be pulled off of the car.
2. Clean the surface. The surface of the car where the side skirt body will be attached should be cleaned with a degreaser. This will help to ensure that the adhesive will bond properly.
3. Apply primer. A primer should be applied to the surface of the car where the side skirt body will be attached. This will help to create a smooth surface for the adhesive to bond to.
4. Apply adhesive. A layer of adhesive should be applied to the surface of the car where the side skirt body will be attached. The adhesive should be applied evenly and it should be allowed to dry for a few minutes.
5. Attach the side skirt body. The side skirt body should be attached to the car by pressing it into place. The side skirt body should be held in place for a few minutes until the adhesive has had time to set.
6. Drill holes. Holes should be drilled through the side skirt body and the car’s body. The holes should be spaced evenly and they should be large enough to accommodate the screws.
7. Install screws. Screws should be installed through the holes in the side skirt body and the car’s body. The screws should be tightened until the side skirt body is securely attached.
8. Paint the side skirt body. The side skirt body can be painted to match the rest of the car. The paint should be applied in thin coats and it should be allowed to dry completely before the next coat is applied.

Tips

• If you are not comfortable drilling holes in your car, you can take it to a body shop and have them do it for you.
• Make sure that the surface of the car where the side skirt body will be attached is clean and dry before you apply the adhesive.
• Allow the adhesive to dry completely before you attach the side skirt body.
• Tighten the screws until the side skirt body is securely attached, but do not overtighten them.
• If you are painting the side skirt body, make sure that you use a primer before you apply the paint.

Conclusion

Reattaching a car’s side skirt body is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours. By following the steps in this guide, you can save yourself the cost of having it done by a professional.