Preparing Your Car for a Body Kit
You've been saving your money and waiting for the right kit to
come along. Suddenly, there it is, and you know it will make
your baby look and run like a dream. Still, the kit costs a
bundle and you want to make sure it adds value and features to
your car. So before you get the kit and go to town, get your car
ready for the fix-up by having a few other things done first.
1. Schedule a tune-up. If your car hasn't had one for a while,
this is the perfect time to make sure things are running the way
they should. Get the spark plugs changed and have all the inner
workings checked to be sure everything is operational. You don't
need a dead battery or another inconvenience to mar your
pleasure of the body kit improvements.
2. Get an oil change. Although this routine procedure has
nothing to do with your body kit, just getting it out of the
way, along with the accompanying door lubrications and fluid
checks, will help to ensure that the car is working properly and
ready to go. Then after your body kit work is done, you can
drive anywhere you want, as long as you want, without worrying
about the little incidentals that could crimp your style. Your
car will drive better than ever without the hassle of planning
extra needed maintenance.
3. Fix body dents and check the tires. Find an affordable
expert who can take out the dings in the door and restore the
fenders to their original condition. Make sure the tires are
inflated properly, or consider buying replacements for those
that are badly worn. Getting your car into solid physical shape
will make you feel even better about ordering the body kit to
enhance your vehicle.
4. Get a detailed interior cleaning and exterior wash. Although
you could wait until after you use your body kit to have the
cleaning done, why not go all out and make your car look great?
You can always have a second, less important cleaning afterward.
Removing dirt, grease, debris, and smudges, especially in the
areas affected by your body kit, will prepare your car for any
body kit you want to install. You will feel like you have a new
car when you get the vehicle looking great inside and out.
5. Have minor problems fixed in advance. Even though a tiny
rattle or infrequent engine knocking may not seem important
right now as you are getting ready to use your body kit, why not
get rid of these minor irritations before they become major
problems? If there is a loose screw or dangling wire, it's
better to take care of these now in case they get in the way of
the updates you want to make with your body kit.
Even though a body kit may not seem like a big deal, getting
your car ready for it will increase your anticipation and
enhance your car's appearance and function.