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LE skirts - sealing gaps / break detail... #1509047
23/09/2014 14:14
23/09/2014 14:14
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so after having the skirts fitted, i am a little disappointed with a slight line detail / 'gap' between the front wings and skirt as well as back wings (quarters) and skirt. not just appearances but also concerned with sealing.
on a previous car i have (punto gt i think) the abarth skirts were bonded and then sealed with a black "silicone" type substance.

anyone done this with their cars, or have they left simply the fitment between metal and plastic?


Vinci LE189 / Barchetta LE923 (for sale)
Re: LE skirts - sealing gaps / break detail... [Re: dibbers] #1509056
23/09/2014 16:26
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After fitting mine I used silicone sealant then when it set painted the seal the same colour as the car gives it a smoother look and protects from rain.

Re: LE skirts - sealing gaps / break detail... [Re: dibbers] #1509065
23/09/2014 19:39
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graet - was that blown in as part of the finish / spraying of skirts, or brushed / detailled seperately?


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Re: LE skirts - sealing gaps / break detail... [Re: dibbers] #1509263
24/09/2014 20:28
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I just finished it that way as the small gap just didn't look right.

Re: LE skirts - sealing gaps / break detail... [Re: dibbers] #1509270
24/09/2014 21:17
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great cheers - sorry to be a pedant, but can i ask;
did you fit the skirts, run the sealant in and then spray / paint the skirt and wings,
OR
did you paint the skirts, fit them, run sealant in, then lightly brush in the matching paint?

just to be clear!


Vinci LE189 / Barchetta LE923 (for sale)
Re: LE skirts - sealing gaps / break detail... [Re: dibbers] #1509307
25/09/2014 00:18
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My skirts were already sprint blue so fitted them and then ran the sealant and then I used a small brush to paint the sealant.
Might bring the car to collect the wheels Friday so i can show you what I mean.


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