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Old 08-10-2017, 08:58 AM   #26
Dustya

 
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Just a heads up on the duraflex products... I am not happy with mine and was told that this is acceptable flaws in the product and a body shop can fix them no problem.. DO NOT BUY the duraflex product with the intent to install yourself.. I wish I had gone another route because after how much it cost to prep and fix all the issues in the duraflex itself then paint and install... you may be better off going with the GM kit.


Advantage to duraflex is you get to do what you want and alot more style options but just be prepared.. My spoiler Line in the back is wavy really bad and there were small chunks missing out of the sides skirts when I emailed and asked about it.. the response was this is fine because you will need a body shop to do it anyways they will fill and fix..
but fill and fix cost extra money.

I am not trying to deter anyone away from their products but just be full aware of what you are getting into.

I get my parts back on friday and we will see how well the body shop was able to "fix" the issues. I will post pictures.


Here is what should be visible for duraflex products you should not have to dig for this information. Keep in mind this kind of prep is expensive @ labor cost per hour. so remember that when comparing higher prices from other companies with stuff that is ready to install.

Duraflex brand aerodynamics will follow traditional FRP (fiberglass) preparation where every visible inch of the finish will need to be sanded to eliminate any blemishes including gelcoat chips, scratches, pin holes etc. By block sanding the finish you will be able to see the straightness of the product as well as anything that will need to be glazed with finish body filler. The finish on Duraflex brand aerodynamics is just a basic primer coat that was used to help the part pop free from the mold when it was originally laid up. This is not a surfacing layer intended to be directly painted or to be installed without paint as it lacks UV protection. The more time spent on prep the better the finished install and quality of the paint job will be. Once the part has been totally prepped we suggest using a high build primer suitable for FRP to be sprayed and wetsanded before the base coat and clear coat is applied. High build primer will provide a thickness of finish applied on top of the part that can be easily sanded and checked for perfection.
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