We think you’ll agree with us when we say:
It’s important to have body styling parts that are easy to install and don’t fall off.
Well it turns out there are a few simple steps you can follow to ensure your splitters, diffusers, fascias, wings and spoilers go on easy and stay put.
And in today’s post (and videos) we’re going to show you how to install your body styling kit the right way.
These helpful instructions work when installing high-quality Made in USA STILLEN brand polyurethane body styling parts. If you decide to buy cheapo knock-off parts, well, we wish you luck (and you’ll need it).
STILLEN has been manufacturing polyurethane body kits for almost 30 years. In our experience, when it comes to installing STILLEN polyurethane car and truck ground effects, splitters, diffusers, roof spoilers, wings, side skirts, front fascias and other body styling parts, proper preparation and careful installation makes all the difference.
Watch and Learn
A few minutes spent watching our how to install video and carefully reading installation instructions will pay off by preventing your ground effects from falling off due to improper installation.
Body Styling Installation Video Transcript:
| 0:04 | Hey guys, we’re gonna quick demonstration on how the 3m adhesive adheres to the |
| 0:07 | paint with different prep. So, we’ve already cleaned the surface. We’ve scuffed it. Now, |
| 0:12 | we’re going to use our recommended cleaning solution which is Wurth Surface |
| 0:16 | Prep, Quick Detailer and Goo Gone. |
| 0:28 | So we’re going on to clean the first surface |
| 0:33 | with our Clean Prep solution. The second surface we’re going to clean with Quick Detailer. |
| 0:41 | And on the third surface, we’re going to clean with Goo Gone. |
| 0:49 | You’re gonna wipe each surface clean and let it dry. |
| 0:51 | Next, we’re gonna lightly scuff the surface of the paint using either a fine grit |
| 0:55 | sandpaper or emery cloth. Now, we’re going to apply our adhesion promoter to each area. |
| 1:06 | We place three strips of 3m tape that have already been adhered to this piece of |
| 1:11 | urethane with adhesion promoter and we’re going to place it on all three |
| 1:15 | different prep surfaces. So we’re going to let that dry for about 10 minutes. Then, we’re going to pull it |
| 1:20 | off and show you how the 3M tape reacts to the different prep surfaces. |
| 1:25 | We’re going to rip this piece of urethane off and show you how the tape sticks. |
| 1:33 | But you can see, the things like Quick Detailer and the Goo Gone, we didn’t get great adhesion. |
| 1:40 | We can still kind of pull this off. Some of it ripped off. So, this is with our Prep Solution, Quick Detailer |
| 1:47 | Goo Gone. If can you see, this one stuck a little bit better and this is with maybe |
| 1:53 | five minutes to dry. This one we lost a lot more but we lost a decent chunk also. |
| 1:58 | Thanks for watching guys if you have any more questions feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email. |
Next Steps
Now check out this how-to video on installing a Nissan Maxima front splitter. It includes more useful tips for getting the install right the first time.
Leave it to the Pros
If you have ANY doubts about your ability to install a STILLEN body styling part, we recommend you have a reputable body shop install your parts for you.
Furthermore, we also strongly recommend you insist that the shop follow STILLEN instructions to the letter and use 3M adhesive prep and Wurth Clean Prep Solution.
Last but not least, where applicable, it is essential to use the included self-tapping screws to securely affix your STILLEN body styling part to your vehicle.
STILLEN: Made in USA
At STILLEN, we’re the experts when it comes to designing, building and installing high quality aerodynamic and body styling performance parts.
STILLEN urethane body styling kits and parts are designed, prototyped, tested, and built in our facilities in Costa Mesa, California.
Care is taken to manage air flow as well as to blend the lines of each part with the vehicle. The effect is a distinctive statement that fits; each part looks like it came from the factory’s design studio.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
STILLEN body styling parts are designed and tested to ensure exact fit prior to production.
All of the STILLEN urethane parts are so flexible, durable and impact resistant that we guarantee our urethane components against breakage or cracking in normal use for as long as you own your vehicle.
