Questions and answers
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What material are Kolchuga® steel skid plates made of?
Kolchuga® steel skid plates are made of cold-rolled steel (DC01 grade) which has enough elasticity to exclude the transfer of impact energy to the car body elements in the places where the steel skid plate is braced.
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How is the anticorrosion treatment of Kolchuga® steel skid plates performed?
There are too ways of anticorrosion treatment. The Standard coating is a classical powder-polymer composite with the additional content of varnish. And the Premium coating is a ZiPoFlex® special zinc-polymer composite. You can learn about the ZiPoFlex® coating in more detail clicking on the following link.
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Are there any service openings for e.g. oil drain or a change of the oil filter in Kolchuga® steel skid plates ?
Only in some models. In most models, there is the Quick WittED® system which allows for routine maintenance including oil change, a change of oil filter without a complete removal of the steel skid plate but removing only the part where maintenance is planned to be. Using the Quick WittED® system makes the steel skid plate safer and insulated at the same time saving time and money while preforming the maintenance of Your car. If You want to get more detailed information about the model You are interested in, You can order a callback
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Are Kolchuga® steel skid plates supplied with bracing?
Of course, All Kolchuga® steel skid plates are supplied with a special bracing set for mounting, except the steel skid plates that are mounted with standard bracing. All bracing elements are situated on the steel skid plate for easy mounting.
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How to mount Kolchuga® steel skid plates?
Mounting ANY Kolchuga® steel skid plates is performed ONLY in the standard places on the car body! You don't need to make any additional openings. Everything is fixed with the bolt-holt joint. At the same time, You don't need special equipment or tools. You can mount the steel skid plate yourself without the help of the specialist, if you want.
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How long does it take to mount Kolchuga® steel skid plates?
Mounting the steel skid plate takes no longer than 20 minutes.
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Where can I get the information of the weight and and size of Kolchuga® steel skid plates?
The average weight of the steel skid plate for a car is about 12 kilos. You can get the information of a specific model by ordering a callback
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What do Kolchuga® steel skid plates protect and cover?
Kolchuga® steel skid plates protect the engine compartment and wiring of Your car from mechanical damage, intrusion of dust, dirt, snow. When developing the concept of our steel skid plate, we considered several main theses, that is - safety, reliability, convenience of use, protection of the maximum number of units and aggregates of the car. You can get the information of a specific model by ordering a callback
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Is it possible to mount Kolchuga® steel skid plates on the standard plastic skid plate? Is it necessary to remove the standard skid plate before mounting the Kolchuga® steel skid plate?
Some car models allow for mounting the Kolchuga® steel skid plate over the standard plastic skid plate. However, in most cases, it is necessary to remove the standard skid plate to mount the Kolchuga® steel skid plate.
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Will the clearance get smaller after mounting Kolchuga® steel skid plates?
Mounting Kolchuga® steel skid plates makes the clearance a little smaller.
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Is engine overheating possible?
No, engine overheating is excluded due to special rents that assure the necessary airflow to eliminate heat - the Blow-OFF® system. You can get more detailed information about the system clicking the following link.
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How long does it take to manufacture Kolchuga® steel skid plates? It is possible to make individual Kolchuga® steel skid plates?
The most popular models are always available in the warehouse and the next day after Your order, we are ready to ship the products to You. In case any model is not available in the warehouse, we will need about 3-4 weeks to manufacture it and deliver to our warehouse. If You are interested in developing and manufacturing of an individual steel skid plate - order a callback
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Is there a warranty or certificates of quality for Kolchuga® steel skid plates? How it is possible to see if the steel skid plate is original?
The warranty for the steel skid plate is 12 months. The products have certificates of quality. Original Kolchuga® steel skid plates are supplied with the holographic sticker. You can get more detailed information if You click on the following link.
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Is it possible to exchange or return the product?
Yes, You can exchange or return the product within 14 days after the purchase. This right is guaranteed for You by the Consumer Rights Law. To do this, please make sure that: the product hasn't been used or has no traces of use: scratches, fractures, scuff marks etc.; the product is full and the package is not broken with the sticker and the factory marking.
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What is the packaging of Kolchuga® steel skid plates?
Kolchuga® steel skid plates are packaged in the bubble film for transportation and storage. Kolchuga® steel skid plates of the Premium Series with the special ZiPoFlex® coating are packaged in the protective bumper that excludes damage.