| Have you seen some cars that you think are a | | | | more flexible and resistant to damage. You will find |
| particular brand, but they do not look quite stock? | | | | this material used by most cars manufactures |
| You may have seen a car with special body kit parts | | | | because it helps them meet federal safety standards |
| on it. Many of us would like to own a unique looking | | | | on impact tests. A second advantage is that because |
| vehicle, but $300,000 plus for a Ferrari is a little bit | | | | of their flexibility they are a little easier to install. |
| out of our reach today. One alternative is to modify | | | | The last type and the newest is carbon fiber. It has |
| your existing car with body parts and a new paint | | | | become popular because it is used in both race cars |
| job. | | | | and expensive exotic cars. Carbon fiber does not |
| There are a wide variety of different kinds of body | | | | have to be primed and painted like the other two |
| parts depending upon what brand of automobile you | | | | materials. So you can gain that exotic look for your |
| have. Typical parts include hoods, spoilers, fenders, air | | | | car by using carbon fiber. However you will pay for |
| scoops, skirts and various other custom pieces. | | | | this look, as carbon fiber is the most expensive |
| There are also over a dozen different manufacturers | | | | choice in body kits. |
| of these body parts. | | | | One of the downsides on these kits is that you |
| You can order just one part or a whole kit. Generally | | | | might not get a perfect fit when the kit arrives. |
| speaking if you buy more than one piece at a time | | | | There is always a little tweaking necessary to match |
| you might get a price break from the retailer, either | | | | things up perfectly. In general, the more you pay the |
| a discount or free shipping. | | | | better the fit will be. Unless you have extensive |
| One of the choices that you have is what type of | | | | experience working with this type of material on |
| material do you want your body kit to be made out | | | | auto bodies I strongly suggest you have a |
| of. Most people choose one of the following: | | | | professional body shop install the kit for you. The |
| fiberglass; polyurethane or carbon fiber. | | | | first two types of material, fiberglass and |
| Fiberglass was the original type of material used for | | | | polyurethane both require painting. Some kits come |
| body kits. Today it remains a good choice because it | | | | primed and some do not, but all require a professional |
| is the least expensive of your choices. It makes a | | | | paint job. A good body shop will be able to do both |
| good fit with the typical installation and one of its | | | | the installation of the kit and the prep and final |
| advantages is that it is easy to repair compared to | | | | painting to give you a product that you will be proud |
| the other two types of material. | | | | of for years to come. |
| Polyurethane body kits have the advantage of being | | | | |