hey guys, just got a query about replacing the stock skirts on a te, on the picture below ive got a couple of arrows pointing to the side skirts, one that connects to the door and the other one that connects to the bottom of the car. im just wondering if i got a couple of custom skirts from say ssv, does it fit and replace the entire skirt including the one thats on the door, or just the lower half? if only the lower half, what type of paint would i use to paint over the crappy faded tacky plastic, cheers.

http://members.dodo.com.au/~wunpen/skirt.JPG

EDIT: if picture doesnt load its my webspace being homosexual, all links have been done properly on my side.

yes, Talon kit (from ssv) fits on the bottom half of the "tacky plastic" so you will have to paint the top half.. dont ask me with what tho :rant:

cheers booya :D

okay guys, ill admit it, im a *** newb. now i know this is getting old but i need some help here cause im kinda clueless, if i wanted to do away with the plastic and have that metallic green look throughout my entire car, how would i go about it? what would i do with the side protecters and the door guard, do you paint it? can u replace it?... bah! :P cheers for any help

take it to a panel beater in perth (dunno any good ones) and get a quote how much it will be to paint it all im thinking around 500?

im gunna have a go doing the plastic on the side skirt n door myself, bit of primer, bit of sand paper, a lick of paint cant be that hard now can it :P

side note, does anyone know if u can buy ur car paint thru mitsu? i wanna get the colour pretty much spot on and ive found gun metalgrey/charcoal at like k-martn stuff like that but dunno if it will be same colour

If you live south of the river, you could try Bacich Smash Repairs in Hami Hill. They do a proper two pack enamel. Did a very good job with the rear end of my solara (sienna red and silver). Much better than the job than Mitsubishi did with my drivers side mirror in matching the paint.

I got a quote for changing the fronts and side silver bits to red for $650 (not including back - covered by insurance), but there's a lot less to be painted on yours so I guess it should be cheaper.