Lip Kits, How to install Options

[mikecelica]

Just a quick question i had, I want to order a 404 lip kit but Im a little confused, does the lips have some kind of glue on it and just sticks to the front/rear bumpers or does it get bolted? Just cuz if I buy used, maybe the glue would be already used? Confused?

This post has been edited by mikecelica: Jun 5, 2008 - 11:41 PM

[creis]

no glue, they dont come with any adheasive or any kind already on the kit, its bare fiberglass, the way to install is first fit it make sure it sits where you want it and goes even with the body, then you have 2 choices, I've done both and perfer the 2nd choice, first regardless you screw in the ends, thers a lip on both sides of the peace (all 4 peaces of kit) that wraps into the fenders, 2 screws go in to the fender lip to hold it in place, then you get the choices, you can get 3m automotive accesory tape and line the edges of the kit and stick it to the body, which I had for a while and was not thrilled as it did not hold my kit well, maybe yours will be better and hold but who knows, I now have it bulted to the car its a much stronger solution, I epoxyed bults to the kit and drilled holes though the body, (if you drill holes though the body be very sure to put a coating of paint or clear coat around the hole so rust does not start) also be sure the whole is sealed well, rubber washers does it just fine) as for the rear mine was plenty tight that it just snapped on and only needed the screws in the wheel well.

if you do get a used one be sure to clean off any old tape/glue or whatever before applying any new tape.

[mikecelica]

what kind of tape exactly do you use? Do you know the name of it or the name of the brand? thanks

[creis]

"3m automotive tape "

they sell it at stores like wesco (if they have one in Ontario,) auto body paint stores etc. I dont know about other places but I have not see it in any other stores,

Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/3M-06380-Scotch-Moun...4257&sr=8-5