Van-X Side skirts / Sill covers

[Andysmee]

Interesting effect, huh? I chose black so that the silver might appear like a side rail more than a skirt. But that was at the risk of making the van appear higher not lower. It is lower by 40mm on the suspension and these skirts are another 65mm (not sure if that's total depth or additional depth below the sill). I'd be interested how that compares to the OEM side rails for real-life ground clearance.

I've got the Vanstyle skid plates to fit which will add more black to the front and back, I'm hoping they will make the front and back appear higher too, to match.

You can paint / wrap these skirts by popping out the silver trim, so I've the option to go body colour later. See this thread for details:

https://www.t6forum.com/threads/guide-fitting-van-x-side-skirts-on-a-t6-in-progress.23859/

 

[Martin Gibson]

Got there in the end @Andysmee ,worth the wait,looks good,i like the black against the white,it's different. My friend that helped fit mine has his own garage and fits skirts etc on a regular basis so it was obvious to him how they went on and he made short work of them but i agree,without instructions it could be a struggle if you have never done them before,done now though and looking good!

 

[Andysmee]

I keep looking back at these pictures (since looking out the window isn't much use!) and I can't actually explain what I've done to the van When you look at the van for real they are obviously black skirts which looks odd, even though the effect, in pictures, works. It's quite strange. It's not helped by the black being gloss (the silver is matt/brushed).

I'll put the skid plates on but I think I won't keep the skirts like this. Luckily there are loads of options, including selling them (as I picked them up in the black friday sale) or painting them and changing the highlight colour e.g. paint them candy white and wrap the metal bars in carbon effect to match the skid plates I've got - which would be close to the factory Sports Package. Or I could add Panamericana-esque ABS to the lower panels. Or even the Edition 30 decals.

It's certainly unique

 

[CAB]

I keep looking back at these pictures (since looking out the window isn't much use!) and I can't actually explain what I've done to the van When you look at the van for real they are obviously black skirts which looks odd, even though the effect, in pictures, works. It's quite strange. It's not helped by the black being gloss (the silver is matt/brushed).

I'll put the skid plates on but I think I won't keep the skirts like this. Luckily there are loads of options, including selling them (as I picked them up in the black friday sale) or painting them and changing the highlight colour e.g. paint them candy white and wrap the metal bars in carbon effect to match the skid plates I've got - which would be close to the factory Sports Package. Or I could add Panamericana-esque ABS to the lower panels. Or even the Edition 30 decals.

It's certainly unique

Personally I like it, looks like a side bar without the bar!

Silver skid plates would go well with that. Look forward to seeing what the black ones do for it.

 

[Andysmee]

Added the front and rear skid plates now, here: https://www.t6forum.com/threads/panamericana-front-rear-sill-protectors.1095/page-4#post-330067

 

[Samboy]

Had my van x side skirts for a couple
Months now, very happy with how they look! Only problem I’ve got is that they appear to hold water because the skirt creates a lip, Which is starting to show signs of rust! Anyone suffering from the same thing and have any ideas overcoming this problem?

cheers
Sam

 

[Samro]

Anyone used DST Automotive?
I like the look of these:

DST Pro SIDE SKIRTS VW T6 and T6.1 2015-on SWB

Buy VW T6 T6.1 Transporter Side Skirts, VW, Side Spoiler and accessories for your Caravelle.

dstonline.co.uk

 

[Martin Gibson]

To be honest @Samboy ,i have barely looked at the van for the last 5-6 weeks but i will have a look tomorrow. Is it definitely rust and not just dirt? Also is it on the skirt or the actual body of the van because the skirts are plastic. Maybe try cleaning the dirt off to get a proper look at whats going on. I will let you know what mine are like tomorrow

 

[Lawzio]

Had my van x side skirts for a couple
Months now, very happy with how they look! Only problem I’ve got is that they appear to hold water because the skirt creates a lip, Which is starting to show signs of rust! Anyone suffering from the same thing and have any ideas overcoming this problem?

cheers

speaking to a body shop near me they recommend fitting these with windscreen adhesive as that will create a water tight seal.

 

[Samboy]

speaking to a body shop near me they recommend fitting these with windscreen adhesive as that will create a water tight seal.

to be honest! I actually really don’t like the skirts, Taking them off this weekend if you know anyone who’s after a pair

 

[Andysmee]

Mine are body colour now, and I've wrapped the metal trim in carbon fibre wrap:

 

[Bainsey1695]

Fitted mine than added the arches and very please how they have gone together , almost looks like a complete kit, The older ones among us might say it looks like a series 1 RS turbo kit lol Showing my age

 

[Carl1974]

Can I ask what you mean when you say you’ve fitted the arches.

 

[Carl1974]

Can I also ask what wheel they are please.

 

[Bainsey1695]

Can I also ask what wheel they are please.

Difficult to see but i had the VW arches that most of the guys fit to swampers color coded, the wheels are an after market copy of the R Line wheel fitted to the VW Tiguan

 

[Carl1974]

I like the Tiguan wheels a lot. I’ll have to look at them.

 

[DaveD]

Difficult to see but i had the VW arches that most of the guys fit to swampers color coded, the wheels are an after market copy of the R Line wheel fitted to the VW Tiguan

Looks good! I like that.

 

[Ads_Essex]

Difficult to see but i had the VW arches that most of the guys fit to swampers color coded, the wheels are an after market copy of the R Line wheel fitted to the VW Tiguan

Did they need much trimming to suit the Sportline splitter?

 

[Bainsey1695]

Did they need much trimming to suit the Sportline splitter?

Hi Ads no not really mate , just offer the front arch section up and trim back , as long as you don’t go mad and do a bit at a time you will be fine , I used a Dremil with a plastic cutting disc

 

[Wozalot]

Fitted mine today. Pleased with the overall look but bit off a faff to be honest.

Drivers side only the front half of the 3m tape stuck to the sills. Had to buy more tape to double the thickness and even then had difficulty sticking.

Passenger side all tape stuck well first time but there is about a 1cm section where rear sliding door catches them and has rubbed off the paint.

Hey ho