Rocker panel protection in four season areas?
11-25-2012, 11:58 AM
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Rocker panel protection in four season areas?
Anyone run rock skins in areas with a real winter? I really like the look of EVO's skins and they would compliment my sliders nicely but I am concerned about salt, road debris etc getting behind them and rotting the rocker panel out.
11-25-2012, 12:26 PM
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I have not cut my pinch seam because of that thought! 
I would not dare drill through anything unless you could get a good coat of sealer on both sides. Road salt is our killer!
I would not dare drill through anything unless you could get a good coat of sealer on both sides. Road salt is our killer!
11-25-2012, 12:43 PM
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Most people seal them up with RTV on the top to keep stuff out (I did). Also high pressure wash often.
One note: i have these on my Jeep and after the PITA install, I really do not like the looks.
One note: i have these on my Jeep and after the PITA install, I really do not like the looks.
11-25-2012, 12:46 PM
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I would avoid them if I were you, just don't think it's worth the risk. You could bed line your rockers to give the look your after without the risk of having rust issues.
11-27-2012, 04:43 PM
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You guys convinced me not to bother with them. On another note, I wish EVO hadn't cut their company name in to my sliders. I can see where lots of nasty road salt is going to end up...
11-27-2012, 06:06 PM
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