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Volkswagen Jetta TDI Votex Body Kit - Project TDI

Volkswagen Body Kit Slide New Bumper
22) Now slide the new bumper... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Slide New Bumper
22) Now slide the new bumper back into the car using two people. The first screw to fasten is the top Torx T20 screw with the floating washer. Ensure the bumper lines and brackets align correctly
Volkswagen Body Kit Install All Factory
23) Install all factory screws... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Install All Factory
23) Install all factory screws except for the bottom bumper which receives new hardware. The grille clips on the bottom and uses two mechanical fasteners at the top corners, then pushes into place Secure two screw on top of the grille then secure remaining screws
Volkswagen Body Kit Underneath Car
24) Underneath the car, fasten... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Underneath Car
24) Underneath the car, fasten the new screws using the accompanying lip spacers. There are six short and two large spacers. The longer spacers go in the middle while the six are on the outside. Use a Torx T20 to fasten
Volkswagen Body Kit Open All Doors
1) Open all four doors and... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Open All Doors
1) Open all four doors and wipe down side skirt area with distilled alcohol. It's important you clean the whole area
Volkswagen Body Kit Remove T20 Screw
2) Remove a T20 screw in the... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Remove T20 Screw
2) Remove a T20 screw in the front of each stock side skirt area that secures the liner. Make sure the liner is loose as it helps align the side skirts. Then, pre-set the side skirts to ensure they fit
Volkswagen Body Kit Prep Skirts
3) Now it's time to prep the... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Prep Skirts
3) Now it's time to prep the skirts. Using two people, clean the area off where the adhesive will go. It helps to use an emery cloth to scuff it. Then wipe the skirts down with acetone. Be careful not to spill onto paint!
Volkswagen Body Kit Foam Molders
4) Foam Molders suggests using... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Foam Molders
4) Foam Molders suggests using an adhesive promoter at this point. They used Primer 404 pinch weld primer. This will help with the longevity and strength of adhesion. Foam Molders promoted both the side skirts and body of the car where the adhesive goes
Volkswagen Body Kit Ready For Glue
5) Everything is ready for... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Ready For Glue
5) Everything is ready for glue. Foam Molders used quick cure primeless auto glass urethane adhesive for the job. It's the same stuff used to mount new windshields. Apply the glue to the top and bottom portions of the side skirt
Volkswagen Body Kit Painters Tape
6) Now use painter's tape... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Painters Tape
6) Now use painter's tape to mark guidelines for side skirt placement. The body kit comes with a marker to show where the skirts are installed. With the help of a buddy, line up the side skirt and push onto the body of the car
Volkswagen Body Kit Aligned Properly
7) Once the skirt is aligned... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Aligned Properly
7) Once the skirt is aligned properly, fasten the screw within the front fender liner and use tape to hold up the skirt so it can settle. The glue takes 24 hours to cure
Volkswagen Body Kit Wipe Down Trunk
Wipe down trunk area with... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Wipe Down Trunk
Wipe down trunk area with alcohol. The lip spoiler already has the double-sided tape fixed. Remove the tape and get ready to line it up
Volkswagen Body Kit Expose Tips
Expose the tips first to align... 
   
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Volkswagen Body Kit Expose Tips
Expose the tips first to align the spoiler to the edge of the trunk. Then pull away tape once spoiler is perfectly align. Push down to make sure all adhesion is flush

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