Body kit: purpose, equipment and price

The body kit is designed to customize the car, that is, to personalize it, equipping it with parts of your choice. This way, you can customize the radiator grille, front bumper, side skirts or even fins.

🔎 What is included in the body kit?

The body kit contains several details to customize your body. The most basic kits contain Calender et front and rear shield while large sets contain fender extenders or a windowsill.

The body kits can be made from different materials. This explains in particular difference in price, weight and durability of these. Typically, the kits offered are made from the following 4 materials:

1. Carbon fiber : it is very lightweight but quite expensive. It is mainly used to improve the performance of a vehicle. The biggest disadvantages are its fragility and the complexity of repair;
2. Fiberglass : Fiberglass kits do not weigh down the vehicle and are sold at affordable prices. They have a repair shop, which makes their use very popular;
3. Polyurethane : This material is heavier than fiberglass, but very flexible and durable. Polyurethane kits are easy to repair;
4. FRP : This is a fiberglass-reinforced composite plastic. It is very durable and provides the best performance for your vehicle.

The most important criterion when choosing a body kit is compatibility of the latter with the make and model of your car... Depending on these two elements, you will have more or fewer kits available.

Before proceeding with the installation of the body kit, be sure to inform your insurer for auto insurance according to the declaration. In addition, you will need to fill in authorization request with the Regional Office for the Environment, Planning and Housing (DREAL).

🛠️ How to glue the body kit?

The glue attachment mainly concerns the fins and sills of your body kit. These two parts can also be fixed with screws... If you opt for glue fixation, here are the instructions to follow for a successful operation:

• Thefin : Start by cleaning the surfaces it will be installed on with a degreaser. Then you can apply glue around the perimeter of the fin and position it. Hold it with tape and let the glue dry for 24 hours before removing the tape;
• Window-sill : The surface must also be degreased to facilitate the adhesion of the adhesive. Apply it to the sides of the sill, then press hard to attach it to the car. Then also secure it with tape and wait 12 hours before removing the tape.

For body kits containing Calender or shield, glue cannot be used. You will be required to go to disassembly and reassembly new parts.

If you are not satisfied with an auto mechanic, you can find a mechanic who will offer this service and will customize your body kit to your vehicle.

📍 Where to buy a body kit?

Body kits are mostly sold online on the websites of various equipment manufacturers that specialize in tuning. This is, for example, the case setting counter ou Tuning MTK which offer a wide range of kits for all car models.

Indeed, you may not necessarily find such a product from a classic automotive supplier. If you want to buy it from the store, you can check the list tuning shops near your home right on the Internet.

💸 How much does the body kit cost?

The body kit will have a higher or lower price depending on its composition, but above all, depending on your model and the make of your car. On average, the thresholds are from 200 € and 400 € while bumpers in between 250 € and 500 €.

If you choose a set of several items, the average price will be about 700€ but can quickly surpass 1 000 € depending on the specifics of your vehicle.

The body kit is designed for car enthusiasts who want to bring a touch of personality to their car. Tuning is very popular to visually beautify your vehicle, but these improvements need to be regulatory to avoid fines or insurance disputes in the eventaccident !