For those with flat black sideskirts, here is how to make your car look like new again.

My side skirts were faded on my Civic so I decided to paint them, just to see how much of a difference it would make. Here is what I did.

Supplies:

Duplicolor Trim Paint ~$6 @ Autozone


(yes, I stole this image from another h-t thread )

tape
some newspapers
a table

First, I removed the sideskirts. 2 screws at the front wheels and 3 'plugs' along the sideskirt itself...you can pry these off by getting a crowbar between the sideskirt and the car and gently pushing them out.

Next, use a brush, or a rag and clean the sideskirts, best if with alcohol or soap+ water (make sure they are rinsed well and fully dried)

Then throw them on a table and give them 3-5 light coats, waiting 5-10 min between coats.

Wait an hour or so until dry and put them back on. Done

Here is how it came out.



Overall appearance pics...I know it's not the same side of the car, and the lighting is alittle different because some time went by, but you get the idea.





I liked the results enough to do the grille too. Car def looks 'newer' now.

 

turned out sweet! thanks. luckily **** doesnt fade up here just rusts! so if youre not that bad and dont need to paint, you can always put some tireshine on them!