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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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I am in the market for a front bumper and side skirts for my 1997 honda prelude. I have been looking at the M-style front bumper and side skirts off of duraflexbodykits.com but im a little sketchy about this product.....can i get some ideas or different points of views on this please. Im trying to figure out if there will be any cut to fit or trouble with prepping and painting, or even info on if the parts come with needed parts to bolt on, whether it is a part come of and part on kind of deal....well hope to hear from some fellow honda drivers
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: looking for some answers on body kit

don't get fiberglass anything. a urethane kit would be your best bet. it most likely won't fit good but sometimes can they come out ok.

i wouldn't trust it out of the box but primer surfacer or sealer should stick alright if prepped properly.

most after market skirts expect you to drill self tapping screws to hold them in. thats why i never use them and double sided tape isn't really strong enough to trust. its your car maybe i'm wrong but this only me speaking from experience. good luck
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Duraflex body kits makes some decent stuff IMHO as it's a hybrid material that's a mix of urethane and FRP. Make no mistake though....and it's not bad but realize you will have to do prep work on whatever you buy from them. I bought a b-wave bumper for my RX7 covertible from them and was happy with the overall fit and finish. But I ahve found very little in the aftermarket that didn't at least need SOME tweaking to look right. good luck
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