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DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age...

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.


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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed) »« »

You da man.. you could try a thin coat of tremclad paint?
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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed) »« »

another good one



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed) »« »

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.

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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan) »« »

$38.whatever = not bad for an OEM made in Germany part.



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan) »« »

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

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its junk yard time!


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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan) »« »

looks good put a little tire shine on those babies and they look brand new works well for front lip and rear valance



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan) »« »

Quote, originally posted by Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan »
its junk yard time!


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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




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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..

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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Danthe97VWGolf4DrMan) »« »

what if my front cap/front portion of what you put on is falling off?



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Pf3il) »« »

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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..

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what if my front cap/front portion of what you put on is falling off?

IIRC someone said 7-10$





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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Pf3il) »« »

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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.



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (Dan J Reed) »« »

so this dispells the rumor that you have to buy the whole sideskirt? cool.



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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.



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (ct_jetta) »« »

Just what the doctor ordered. Mine are starting to look like crap.





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I feel the same way! I made a post a week ago on how my (driver side only) sideskirt was falling apart and I was convinced on taking both of them off, but certaintly not now. That's a real cheap, quick, and easy fix.

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$28.30 was my quote a piece, which isn't bad



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$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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do they come with the end pieces? Mine are MIA.




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rear end cap is part of the cover strip
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And if your crafty, you can mod off the old rear cap and use it for a front.



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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.



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Just called up a dealer.. $42.90 /side .... canadian..
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Thats definitely the best way to make them look like new.

I did it this year and its great. kind of expensive. But you cant go wrote.



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 Re: DIY - Sideskirt repair due to rust, cracks, and age... (pentoro) »« »

This is a great DIY, I've already ordered both sides for this. my driver side has rusted out bad. Finally there's the part number on there so thanks! i will take a picture from the old to new





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Excellent work and writeup Mr. Reed.



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question: i ordered a passenger front cap awhile ago and when i tried to pop back in place, the metal rod would not lock into place. what is the cause of this?



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I need to do this, mine a 'wavy' from the years gone by.
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nice! my skirts are holding up pretty well, though a couple of my end caps are MIA.



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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....



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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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awesome post. one of mine is starting to go so im def gonna do this in the spring. and yea, 38 bones is def a good price for that, and looks pretty easy to install urself

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