What material is the side skirt of the new Regal made of?

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DiRyan
07/29/25 4:12am
The side skirt of the new Regal is made of metal. Here is an introduction to the side skirt: Car side skirts are generally divided into two types of materials: one is plastic, and the other is metal. The side skirt is part of the body aerodynamic kit. The side skirt refers to the skirt panels installed on both sides of the car body: when the car is driving at high speed, it can reduce air resistance; the side skirt refers to the skirt panels installed on both sides of the car body, which are used to reduce the airflow entering the bottom of the car from both sides. It has a certain aerodynamic effect and can significantly reduce air resistance under certain conditions. If the paint scratches on the side skirt are very severe: and the scratches have exposed the primer, local touch-up painting is required. Since such scratches cannot be repaired by oneself, it is recommended to seek professional repair personnel for maintenance, as the equipment and repair paint used by professionals are of better quality, saving time and effort. The color of the touch-up paint is almost indistinguishable from the original car paint, and the blending is more natural.
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SawyerMarie
08/12/25 7:56am
The side skirts of the new Regal are primarily made of plastic, specifically a material called polypropylene, which is quite common in the automotive industry. Having driven many cars, I find this choice quite smart: plastic is lightweight, helping the car save fuel, has strong corrosion resistance, so no need to worry about rust in the rain, and is easy to process and shape, making the car's side lines more fluid. Small stones hitting it on the road usually don't cause cracks, and maintenance is easy—just a quick wipe to clean. If it does get scratched, a simple paint touch-up is affordable. Overall, this material strikes a good balance between cost and durability, and I think the design team has done a lot of optimization in this aspect.
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