I didnt do this because I had looked and the dealer told me that I could get a set of skirts for $350.
Too rich for my blood. So then I was looking for a set of used skirts, I didn't need a whole set, just 1 part.
So Found a thread with this pic - (I drew on it.,..)
Call or visit local VW dealer - order part #13 as shown (Left = Driver / Right = Passenger)
Old Skirt Top.
New Part.
Peel it off, its just help in place by plastic clips.
Me = 
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: GriffinMoss at 12:31 PM 6-15-2006
i wanna know how to put these on a car without them...
my car looks funny some times with a VR lip and no side skirts.
_dan
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 12:36 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan » |
| so u ended up paying dealer prices? ouch! i wanna know how to put these on a car without them... my car looks funny some times with a VR lip and no side skirts. _dan |
i did the same fix awhile back...just replaced the strips...didn't cost much $$ at all.
to add oem sideskirts to a car without them you will have to either pay the $350 for all of the necessary pieces...or buy them used somewhere.
nice work dan, another great quick and easy DIY that makes a big difference 
Modified by exodub at 11:37 AM 6-15-2006
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (exodub)
Posted by: DantheVWman at 12:38 PM 6-15-2006
_dan
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan)
Posted by: soccergk at 12:44 PM 6-15-2006
put a little tire shine on those babies and they look brand new works well for front lip and rear valance | Quote, originally posted by Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan » |
| its junk yard time!
|
you will probably never find them at a junkyard - ive been looking
most yards use a forklift type atachment to pick up the cars that will destroy sideskirts like it's its job 
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (jettish 44)
Posted by: DantheVWman at 1:12 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by jettish 44 » |
you will probably never find them at a junkyard - ive been looking most yards use a forklift type atachment to pick up the cars that will destroy sideskirts like it's its job |
I just want the part that attaches the side skirts. $38 a side isnt bad, i can jsut get new ones..
_dan
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan)
Posted by: Pf3il at 1:20 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Pf3il » |
| what if my front cap/front portion of what you put on is falling off? |
you can replace just the caps if you are missing them or if they are damaged...
very cheap from the dealership..
looks to be #14 on that ekta image
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Pf3il)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 1:29 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Pf3il » |
| what if my front cap/front portion of what you put on is falling off? |
IIRC someone said 7-10$
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Pf3il)
Posted by: general problem at 1:30 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Pf3il » |
| what if my front cap/front portion of what you put on is falling off? |
1H0 853 995 for the left side
1H0 853 996 for the right side
this is just the front cap, only a few bucks IIRC. the rear includes the strip which is why its much more expensive.
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Pf3il at 1:30 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by jettish 44 » |
| most yards use a forklift type atachment to pick up the cars that will destroy sideskirts like it's its job |
Gold star for the correct use of "it's" and "its" back to back.
yes, I am fully aware that I am a dork. Thank you.
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (ct_jetta)
Posted by: Cyclopath at 1:45 PM 6-15-2006
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Pf3il)
Posted by: JDVr6 at 1:50 PM 6-15-2006
Heres to you brutha
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: 708VR6 at 1:55 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by 708VR6 » |
| $28.30 was my quote a piece, which isn't bad |
where'd you quote that ? my quote was $35.86 ...
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Posted by: Influx at 2:12 PM 6-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
| And if your crafty, you can mod off the old rear cap and use it for a front. |
...on the other side of the car.
Post Title: Re: (Pf3il)
Posted by: brandonp at 4:15 PM 6-15-2006
I did it this year and its great. kind of expensive. But you cant go wrote.
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (pentoro)
Posted by: wallac3 at 2:15 PM 9-5-2006
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (wallac3)
Posted by: FrostedDub at 2:18 PM 9-5-2006
| Quote, originally posted by paulleywaulley » |
| I don't understand why people just don't screw the caps onto the fender lip. This way you know they won't fall off from driving, and it makes it a little harder for them pesky theives to pop them off.... |
it works, trust me.
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Posted by: addicted2myfast at 3:13 PM 9-5-2006
Post Title: Re: (wallac3)
Posted by: nfx at 7:26 PM 9-15-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Underpants » |
| just what i need. |
excellent! time to go get my long lost sideskirt! btw, i'm missing the same piece that u replaced
Post Title: Re: (blut_mushroom47)
Posted by: wallac3 at 6:05 PM 9-18-2006
Post Title: Re: (wallac3)
Posted by: blut_mushroom47 at 10:40 PM 9-18-2006
| Quote, originally posted by wallac3 » |
| Erm wtf.. i got the new skirt covers .. however thye are different design on snapping on the side.. have you noticed it guys? different plastic to hold on the end corner. |
so... does it work or no? and also check out 1stvwparts.com. it is only 23.86 for the cover strip rather than $38-$39.12 from the dealer.
Also just for fun I'll post this, but i do need these things so I searched for some other on 1stvwparts vs dealer: banjo 25.85 vs 41.32, cover strip caps 4.94 vs 10.32, cover strip 23.86 vs 39.12.
Post Title: Re: (blut_mushroom47)
Posted by: dj_elite at 10:58 PM 9-18-2006
thanks
Post Title: Re: (dj_elite)
Posted by: kasey vr6 at 11:27 PM 9-18-2006
although, it looks good.
Even tho, at the front piece, that holds the cover together, it's so faded now.. so probably will order both side pieces..
#14 part, the 1HO 583 995.
Modified by wallac3 at 11:36 AM 9-27-2006
Post Title: Re: (wallac3)
Posted by: KINE-DUB at 3:23 PM 9-27-2006
-Duane-
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Mopar-VDub)
Posted by: ct_jetta at 10:04 PM 5-6-2007
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: aguaholic at 9:26 AM 4-3-2008
| Quote, originally posted by _pineapplegti_ » |
| i threw away 2 complete side skirt kits just last week.. didnt know anyone still used them |
you didn't
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (iadubber)
Posted by: aguaholic at 3:34 PM 4-3-2008
But can they be installed on a GLS that's never had them b4?
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (iadubber)
Posted by: _pineapplegti_ at 3:37 PM 4-3-2008
| Quote, originally posted by iadubber » |
you didn't |
I'm still awaiting the DIY for going back in time and having my car properly rustproofed from inception.
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Posted by: heiney9 at 3:47 PM 4-4-2008
it came in a huge long box, but shipping was decent for what it was.
Post Title: Re: (shuttle pilot)
Posted by: jph38 at 2:43 AM 4-5-2008
| Quote, originally posted by shuttle pilot » |
| i think i got mine from: it came in a huge long box, but shipping was decent for what it was. |
If you would read the thread 1stvwparts DOES NOT SHIP THESE ANYMORE. If you know a different place post back.
Post Title: Re: (addicted2myfast)
Posted by: Dub Inspiring at 5:23 PM 4-5-2008
| Quote, originally posted by Dub Inspiring » |
| how about DIY on rusted rockers? |
What do you need to know? Cut, then braise or weld. Por15 over that.
Post Title: Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Da_Mount at 12:04 PM 4-6-2008
good diy. | Quote, originally posted by iadubber » |
If you would read the thread 1stvwparts DOES NOT SHIP THESE ANYMORE. If you know a different place post back. |
from what i understand 1stvwparts won;t ship the piece that tapes to the car. the top strip this post refers to they will.
Post Title: Re: (Baron von Creepy III)
Posted by: iadubber at 8:02 AM 4-8-2008
| Quote, originally posted by Baron von Creepy III » |
from what i understand 1stvwparts won;t ship the piece that tapes to the car. the top strip this post refers to they will. |
NO THEY WILL NOT. I tried ordering the top strip last week. Here's the email they sent back to me AFTER I put my order in.
| Quote » |
| Chad, Sorry but these rocker trims are just one of those things that don't ship well. They always end up damaged, and we have decided we are no longer going to provide them. |
nuff said
Post Title: Re: (iadubber)
Posted by: jaso028 at 8:03 AM 4-23-2008
Folks, MKIII parts are getting more rare every day at the dealer... nap these up while you can.
Im getting the other side when I get my car painted...
Post Title: Re: (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: jaso028 at 9:38 AM 5-8-2008
| Quote, originally posted by iadubber » |
NO THEY WILL NOT. I tried ordering the top strip last week. Here's the email they sent back to me AFTER I put my order in. nuff said |
my post was based on an email exchange i had with them after i got the same email you did. i explained i was looking for the top strip, not the hard plastic strip that taped to the car. here's the exchange:
| Quote, originally posted by 1stvwparts » |
Patrick, If you're after the long thin side skirt piece, we can not ship those anymore. Everytime we ship these they get destroyed by UPS. No matter how much packing we use, they always end up broken. Sorry... |
| Quote, originally posted by me » |
im referring to the piece that runs along the top of the skirt, with one endcap. not the long strip that tapes to the car and everything mounts to |
| Quote, originally posted by 1stvwparts » |
Okay I think I know what piece you're talking about. Shipping will be around $12 or so... |
so.. moral of the story? call them and ask in person
Post Title: Re: (Dub Inspiring)
Posted by: Mr.BBS at 3:08 PM 12-29-2009
| Quote, originally posted by Dub Inspiring » |
| how about DIY on rusted rockers? |
| Quote, originally posted by Mr.BBS » |
| |
really? it was already answered up top a year ago...cut and weld.
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