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TSayles

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I recently "ran over something" and tore off the aerodynamic cover / belly pan below the engine of my 2018 Outlander PHEV GT (North America). Images below. It seems to be made from sort of compresses glass fiber mat (with little or resin to hold it together). Glass filled paper pulp? :?

I haven't yet gone to my local dealer to see of they can get a replacement.

1. Does any one sell a Outlander PHEV specific skid plate? (At <$400USD delivered to the US)
2. Will the aftermarket covers for the regular or sport 2018 Outlander fit?
Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D9H7NMR/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DS1WMQEP47W1FCC72QMA
2. Has anyone tried repairing on of these covers?



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If it is fibre glass then you could repair it yourself with something like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Davids-Fastglass-polyester-containing-protective/dp/B01B85H5C6/ref=asc_df_B01B85H5C6?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80126967116360&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583726543565683&psc=1
 
I've already picked up a couple yards of S-glass, epoxy resin, and tools to make a temporary repair. If the local truck customization shop wants too much to fabricate a real skid plate, I'll probably layup a couple additional layers of aramid (Kevlar) .

The OEM material isn't traditional fiberglass. There is little or no resin. The chopped glass fiber is mixed with some kind of soft filler material (looks and acts a bit like paper pulp. It maybe also has some kind of smooth [gel?] coat on the underside.
 
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