Side skirt install?

[uv23]

Hey guys. I just ordered a set of OEM votex side skirts online and was wondering where a good place would be to have them painted and installed? I asked Keith at Automation but he quoted me something crazy like 3 hours per side. I imagine the painting is cake and the install wouldn't be more than an hour total. Suggestions greatly appreciated.

[bart]

Re: Side skirt install?

get simon to paint and install! ahah

[James]

Re: Side skirt install?

Hey guys. I just ordered a set of OEM votex side skirts online and was wondering where a good place would be to have them painted and installed? I asked Keith at Automation but he quoted me something crazy like 3 hours per side. I imagine the painting is cake and the install wouldn't be more than an hour total. Suggestions greatly appreciated.

I think most people here use Rudy's as we get a discount for NVD membership, apparently they do pretty decent work

[uv23]

Re: Side skirt install?

I think most people here use Rudy's as we get a discount for NVD membership, apparently they do pretty decent work

Thanks I'll look them up. Where abouts are they located?

[uv23]

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So any other recommendations?

[Boy Racer]

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Elite Autobody (Stephen), near Rudys. Tell him Simon sent you. Will probably quote you a bit more that Rudys and has that European way about him that makes you think he doesnt even want to do the work! Really funny character, great painter.

[Kor]

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Positives about Rudy's:

- They gave me an AMAZINGLY low quote with our NVD discount
- They got it done on time in a hurry
- They stuck with the estimate

Negatives about Rudy's:

- One sideskirt fell off this winter
- Sideskirts were kinda glued on haphazardly
- Work on my bumper cracked a bit (was warned this may happen though)
- Paint on my bumper chips way easier than OEM did.
- Didnt properly sand rear valence.


For something simple, Rudy's for sure for the price.

Or if you're in a hurry, Rudy's too.

For something complicated, maybe not.

Lesson I learned is to be VERY specific about what you want even if its obvious.

[munky1.8t]

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where did you order the skirts from

[R_Ethug]

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rudy's is good check the job on my trunk and front end for results.. i think sometimes we've rushed them so some quality was sacrificed but if you give them time it'll look good..also if you have a complaint you can take it back and they will redo it or whatever..

[uv23]

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where did you order the skirts from

There are a glut of 20th anniversary kits that were distributed to a bunch of shops in the states, so many of them are having specials. I hummed and hawed for a while then finally pulled out the visa when the deal became too good to pass up. The 20th anniversary skirts are idenical to the 337 and the jetta votex skirts. Should add a bit of chub to Babette.

[Kor]

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Were they very expensive?

[uv23]

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I paid about $400CDN shipped. Normally they're around $650.

[VAG_Tech]

Re: Side skirt install?

Hey guys. I just ordered a set of OEM votex side skirts online and was wondering where a good place would be to have them painted and installed? I asked Keith at Automation but he quoted me something crazy like 3 hours per side. I imagine the painting is cake and the install wouldn't be more than an hour total. Suggestions greatly appreciated.

Get SOS bodyshop to do it! Trust me Loc and his crack team will get the job done and get it done right! He does the majority of our bodywork at SCFC and he is a hell of a guy! Quality work too!

Map and info to SOS Bodyshop

Ask for Loc and tell him Dave the foreman from SCFC sent you. He'll hook you up.

[Kor]

Re: Side skirt install?

Body shops can do a good job on just painting panels, but a lot of time time fitting body kit pieces and doing work for the club requires extra knowledge... make sure to ask if they have done work in the past, especially if there is any sanding/gluing/etc involved!

[Simon]

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Rudy's did my custom rear and it came out really awesome. The front chipped really really easily though, and the sideskirts became ungluded a week after they were put on. (would have happened at any bodyshop, eventually had to get L brackets made to permanently put on)