| Buying import car body kits is easier than ever | | | | a professional or at least an amateur whose work |
| thanks to the internet. Customizing import cars is | | | | you have actually seen. |
| moving away from being a hobby toward becoming | | | | The best way to find someone to install import car |
| a big business. Import car body kits can include many | | | | body kits is probably to ask someone who already |
| things, including spoilers, wings, skirts and air dams. | | | | had a body kit installed. Ideally, attending an import |
| Many kits serve to improve aerodynamics and | | | | car show would probably be your best bet; you'll |
| increase speed, while also making the car look cooler. | | | | likely find not only owners with body kits, but some |
| There are several factors to consider before making | | | | of the guys who make a living installing them. |
| an investment in import car body kits, but first and | | | | Unfortunately, not everybody has access to a car |
| foremost is the kind of material you want, fiberglass | | | | show. Next on the list would be hitting the internet. |
| or urethane. Both materials have their advantages. | | | | Import car body kits are always a hot topic of |
| Fiberglass is the preferred type because it usually | | | | conversation on the import car forums and message |
| provides a superior fit and is also easily repaired. Be | | | | boards. The internet is a primary source for |
| aware that not all fiberglass import car body kits are | | | | information on the import car scene because |
| created equal; don't save money by buying | | | | enthusiasts love to show off their stuff. Take a few |
| low-quality sprayed fiberglass. | | | | hours to look around and you'll not only find images |
| Sprayed fiberglass often winds up giving you uneven | | | | of the kind of body kit that you want, but also vital |
| quality prone to brittle sections that can result in both | | | | information on problems, modification tips and hints, |
| problems with the fit and breakage. Those who | | | | and even the names and phone numbers of qualified |
| choose the urethane kits prefer it, however, because | | | | installers. |
| it is a little tougher and hold up to minor impacts | | | | There is one single piece of advice you can expect |
| better than fiberglass. This is important because if it | | | | to get from just about everyone. There is very |
| does get damaged, it's almost impossible to repair. | | | | nearly unanimous agreement anyone getting import |
| Another word of advice: Fiberglass import car body | | | | car body kits installed should also get it painted at the |
| kits are unquestionably the better choice if you plan | | | | same time. The reason given for this advice has |
| on a customized paint job. | | | | nothing to do with saving money, or body protection |
| Import car body kits may sound like a DIY job, but | | | | or anything like that; this advice is given to protect |
| unless you have some experience or are just blessed | | | | the drivers from ridicule. Apparently, it is the ultimate |
| with natural abilities when it comes to do-it-yourself | | | | in uncool to drive around in unpainted import car body |
| projects, the actual installation is probably best left to | | | | kits. |