I Continue To Have Side Skirt Issues On My Camaro SS | ZL1 Style Side Skirts
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Welcome back to the channel! A few weeks ago, I made a video (linked below) where I installed EOS ZL1 Style Side Skirts. Don’t get me wrong, I love the look of them, but my driver side side skirt has given me nothing but issues. I have reinstalled it 2 more additional times since the initial install. I detail how I installed it differently each time with different techniques and products. Beginning to think it is just badly warped. Be sure to leave comments discussing your experience with this product! Like always, there is plenty more content to come! Be sure to smash the subscribe button under the video or with the link below and as well check the website for custom Camaro product!
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Nice SS. I'm waiting on my carbon fiber side skirts for my 2012 Camaro SS. Hopefully you will get the driver's side to fit properly. Thanks for the video.
As @ericpalmer 3664 said, the ACS composite are the way to go. I put mine on two years ago and they fit perfectly. They match the contours of the car perfectly. I bought the gloss black and the paint is also perfect, they are a little more expensive but I wouldn’t use any other brand.
Nice, yeah I’ll eventually probably make the purchase, trying one more way with these to see how they hold
Yep, ACS composites EVERYTHING. Splitters and Zl1 side skirts. Been on my car 5 years with 0 issues. Paints holds up better than the damn paint on the car
You need to use a urethane adhesive. I installed OEM satin black ones and the GM installation instructions specified urethane adhesive, haven’t had any issues.
What exact brand/product of adhesive did you use? Installing mine soon and want to make sure I do it right the first time.
Had the same problem with my side skirts. What fixed my issue was 3M adhesion promoter I got off Amazon. What it seems to do causes a chemical reaction with the glue on the tape to make it bond with whatever surface you're attaching it too. Just be careful with reattaching you only have one shot to get it right, because it's very hard to remove the part.
I ended up using the same promoter and got it to stick!
Yeah I asked you in the original video how to make them hold. You definitely aren’t the only one dealing with this. I quit using tape. Drilled through the bottom and placed a couple washers (underneath obviously) between until it pushed the top part flush with the car.
Pretty good idea, might have to try that one
Yep, you have to make up for the warped sections. Cannot force a plastic deformation and have a preload or springback get back to you. I plan on installing a set and will certainly wait a few hours for the tape to cure and then screw it with schims where needed.
I talked to ACS composite and they get tons of calls that people had bad experience with the skirts from EOS. I ordered the ACS composite skirts and I can tell you it's the solution. It uses rivets and no 3M tape at all. Those skirts don't go anywhere. The quality you get from ACS is amazing. It's almost OEM and they actually have experience working with GM.
Good to know. Just hard to fork over more money for more skirts😂 I used rivets on these as well on the second install, still didn’t hold. I’ll eventually get ACS as it seems my best option
@@JCSCUSTOMS yea it is a lot for more skirts. Would EOS let you return for a refund?
@@JCSCUSTOMS try using extra screws and bolt on each end bro
@@ericpalmer3664 probably not after 3 install attempts😂
@@donaldjames4340 I used an extra one at the rear end up underneath as far up to the edge as I could, don’t want to do the front because the bolt would be visible as there’s no way to go up underneath and up the side
Need adhesion promoter on the molding before the tape. 3m. You won’t be able to take the tape off the molding.
So take molding off. Take all glue off. Clean car and mold. Promote wipe molding. Put tape on molding. Press hard. And put on car when it’s warm. Not cold.
Body guy here hope helps
Thanks for the help! I installed a 4th time the other night with adhesion promoter and within 48 hours it was back to this. Granted, the promoter I used was old so I ordered some new will be here in a few days
@@JCSCUSTOMS Def use the 3m promoter and tape. All the rest suck balls. I know it’s expensive but it works.
@@JCSCUSTOMS Hope it works for yea. If not yea be time to heat it and all re mold it time Or new ones
@@Tattoodtoolow any specific 3M? I ordered 3M VHB weather resistant this time
@@JCSCUSTOMS The tape u had in video looked right ( altho I have the bigger rolls. Come in plastic case). I can grab part numbers tomarro. Brain fried, I can’t think of it definitely right now
Message the company and ask them to resend you the driver's side and then return the warped one to them (THEY pay shipping). Couldn't hurt, and it would be easier than having to remove both and re-install.
I’ll reach out to them! Thanks for the comment!
I got those same skirts, similar problem on both sides when I had my 6th gen SS. They looked great and no one could really tell, but it did bother me every time I walked up to the car.
Seems to be a common issue. I eventually got these to stay against the side and look good
Dude, I've gone through 3 sets of skirts because of these issues and now I need to find another set once again. Plus same deal for the front splitter which shattered from the wind while test driving.
I didn't have a problem installing mine from American muscle pretty sure those are from eos cause I bought from American muscle but my Front lip spoiler was branded extreme online store on the part . I used mushroom rivets instead of the screws 3m tape and 3m adhesion promoter applied adhesion the the side skirts and front lip and applied it to the car itself. My side skirts are flawlessly installed
You need to use 3M 4298UV Adhesion Promoter - Tape Primer, and 3M VHB Tape 5925 Permanent Bonding Tape. I talked direct to 3M and they said the 03614 would not work because it has two adhesives and the cover side of the tape is made for the paint side.
@@chriscutaia8310 shortly after this video, I did use what you mentioned. Passenger side popped off within 2 weeks.
@@JCSCUSTOMSholy cow. I just got my side skirts in the mail. Any solution?
I got some from eBay way cheaper and 0 issues fitment was great
Had the exact problem with mp concepts off American muscle no 3m tape holds it strong enough
Agreed..
I have the same exact issue on my drivers side man
It sucks..
I just installed driver side skirt and looks like more bolts are needed to be used and also from the side that will hold it better in place
And I don’t know why instruction shows that only one strip of take its needed in the corner and doesn’t say anything about outing strip on the edge 🤔 that might create a gap from a get go
Yes I agree. I ended up using more screws up underneath on the side and more tape!
What size tires front and rear are you using
Im thinking about getting the same skirts you have but carbon fiber, what would you recommend, my car is basically stock all around. The hood vent is like matte black and the grille is gloss, and the rear diffuser is some sort of unpainted black plastic. Would that be too much variation or would the carbon fiber look good?
Wb c7carbon? Was thinking about ordering from them. So far i just went with ikon motorsports and got a cheaper $160 since its my very first one buying. Got a cheap $150 3 piece splitter but that ended up flying off so yah any thoughts on good 5th gen websites would be clutch. Good video🤙🏻
Haven’t tried c7carbon. I got ikon skirts for my last car and they lasted the entire time I had it, fitment wasn’t the best though. Try phases performance, thanks!
I'm sorry you're having such a bad experience with the sideskirts. I also bought EOS sideskirts and I have small gaps on mine but nowhere near as bad as what you're experiencing. I did not use any tape though, I only used rivets and screws. I drilled holes one size smaller than the screws and rivets and they went on very snugly. I can send pics of my gaps as well if you want to see what I mean. Hopefully you get this figured out man.
Thanks man, if you wouldn’t mind sending the pics that would be awesome! Through email or instagram whatever would be best for you
Did you solved this problem bro? I’m having the same issue in the passenger side, I think if loose a little the screws I can stick that tape better and then tight the screws again
For that side yes but now the other side popped off at the front
I’m having the same problem what u think I should do
How are your leather seat covers holding up? I'm about to pull the trigger on my order
Holding up very well. Two summers in and no issues with fading/cracking so far
i know its alil order video, but what was your solution to this? Im having thw same isssue on deivers side from EOS. I really dont wanna rivet into side skirt of my car
Ended up ordering and using 3M VHB weather resistant tape, along with 3m adhesive promoter wipes. Then only placed screws up underneath on the sides. Seems to be holding well
It usually takes a simple email to the company .Fill them in on your problems you have with there product if there customer service is good they should send you another pair for free
I’m going to try it. Hope for the best, if not I’ll eventually try another brand like ACS. Ordered some VBH 3M to try for the time being
@@JCSCUSTOMS What's VBH 3M?
@@xojeany13 stronger 3M tape product that is also weather resistant
I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUES
Eventually got mine to fit perfect, had to order some 3M VHB weather resistant. Installed them with that, let it sit for about an hour before screwing anything down, then only screwed up underneath on the sides. I found that every time I put screws underneath the car it started pulling away
@@JCSCUSTOMSso only at the very front and very back?
I bought from EOS too same problem😊
Hate to hear that.. apparently a lot of people do as well
Mine don’t look as bad as yours tbh just tiny gaps on each rear side! Barely noticeable honestly
Barely noticeable only to me as the owner. multiple ppl have walked around my car and didn’t say anything but how good they look ! I took all the 3m off and only used screws and bolts. If that helps any
If you send me ur ig I can shoot you pics how mine turned out
@@donaldjames4340 I gotchya! It bothers me because I know it’s there😂
What’s the name of your side marker lights?
Stock, put a custom vinyl over them
@@JCSCUSTOMS can you make a video on that I wanna see how you do it🤝🏾
Have you tried rivets?
Yes
@@JCSCUSTOMS i just ordered my splitter and side skirts from EOS ill let you know how it goes in the comments 👌
@@goriaakash nice! I’ll keep an eye out for your comment!
What brand were they
EOS
Did you use that quick detail spray to clean the surface and then use the alcohol? I dont believe the alcohol would strip that wax off. Maybe use a cleaner to strip the wax off and use some adhesive prep? Might work? A easier way to take that 3m tape off is to use a eraser wheel attached to a cordless drill. Dont go to fast when using it. Your fingers will be grateful. 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe try that before dropping more 💰💰💰 on different side skirts.... whatever you do, best of luck 🤞🏼
But in personal experience, EOS is garbage. Their qc is absolute TRASH! I have the ACS rock guards.....TOP QUALITY!
I did use the detail spray then alcohol, I installed them for a 4th time two nights ago with the addition of some 3M adhesion promoter and they did the same thing within 48 hours. Thanks for the tip! I’ll try that. I will eventually probably purchase the ACS
@@JCSCUSTOMS yeah, next time, skip the spray. Use a type of wax stripper and the adhesion promoter. Sorry man. Sucks to get a defective product. Maybe reach out to them. Hopefully the won't give you some BS about how they can't do anything because "they've been installed"🙄😒
@@blg8234 I’ll do that, as well try 3M VBH. Hopefully they won’t, I’ve had that issue before it sucks! Thanks for the help!
Throw the whole car away and get 2023 Z06 vette
Lol no price difference there lol
Yeah, you're helping, genius