Body kits have come a long way since development began in 1961. Today there are many brands and variations of body kits. Fiberglass and polyurethane are the two most common materials used for body kits today. Carbon fiber is another material used in the manufacture of body parts. Even some brands have made their own materials to make a superior product.
Fiberglass is probably one of the most common materials used when it comes to body kits and other body components such as hoods, bumpers, fenders and side skirts. The reason is that it is relatively inexpensive to manufacture material. Also a lower cost than you can give an old car a new look for a small investment. Be careful though. If you have difficulty in your body cars, then you might want to reconsider this material. Fiberglass can be a bit more fragile than other materials. Damage can occur to stop easier than other materials, and the weather believe it or not is also an important factor. Fiberglass does not hold up well to temperature changes, because your body cars can show signs of damage such as cracks spider. Fiberglass on the other side can be repaired if the damage is not too large. There are kits on the market to repair chips, holes and cracks in your vehicle’s fiberglass body.
Urethane is the best choice in the quality of the selection of a body kit. This is due to the fact that so easily damaged urethane because of its flexible nature. Although this material is probably the best option is also one of the more expensive options as well. The installation of a urethane body kit can often be a little easier because it can handle more during the installation process to get a quality installation and maybe even a cheaper to install.
Carbon fiber is the most popular materials used for hoods. You may notice a car on the road with a dark gray or black cap in search of his white car. Most likely, a carbon fiber hood. The main factor for the carbon fiber material is very lightweight and durable, but also. You can find some full body kits carbon fiber, but mostly used in the individual components such as tires, fenders, deck lids, spoilers, and doors.
Now, some brands have invented their own materials that they feel superior to most. Extreme Dimensions Duraflex is a good example. Fiberglass used to be the main material used, but have now changed all Duraflex body kits. Extreme dimension of new Duraflex technology is a revolutionary product which combines fiberglass, plastic and flexible resins to obtain its unique features. They say it reduces damage by 75%. AIT Racing team has a plastic resin that has become a durable material.