mud flaps?
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From: 1994 Black East OH
mud flaps?
all right, i know this might be kinda ghetto but what are the thoughts on "mudflaps"
I'm repainting this winter and as I look my baby over, the undersides are taking beating from the road. anyone have "paint protectors" on and how do they look.
I'm not talking about the hangy down rubber things with Yosemite Sam on them. Looking for a nice molded plastic that doesnt stand out at all.
Thanks!!!!
I'm repainting this winter and as I look my baby over, the undersides are taking beating from the road. anyone have "paint protectors" on and how do they look.
I'm not talking about the hangy down rubber things with Yosemite Sam on them. Looking for a nice molded plastic that doesnt stand out at all.
Thanks!!!!
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Originally Posted by joe400
I'm repainting this winter and as I look my baby over, the undersides are taking beating from the road. anyone have "paint protectors" on and how do they look.
This kit cost 20 bucks at MidAmerica
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Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach
After checking around, those plastic films that are suppose to stick to the paint? JUNK! Fly off at any speed.
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here are both kinds.
The first are mudflaps from Mid America, the other is the Altec.
As you can see, they only provide a little protection. The Altec actually cause damage since they rub against the paint.
The first are mudflaps from Mid America, the other is the Altec.
As you can see, they only provide a little protection. The Altec actually cause damage since they rub against the paint.
Last edited by Mr Mojo; Dec 5, 2005 at 07:28 AM.
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My '95 is white. Right after I bought it, I spent 4 hours cleaning the rocker panels. Then I put a set on from MidAmerica. They don't really stand out enough to notice that they're on. They come pre-drilled, and fit good, but don't use your original torx fasteners(the smaller ones) like the directions say, use the fasteners the send in the set. That will save some time and frustration.
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Originally Posted by Gorilla
My '95 is white. Right after I bought it, I spent 4 hours cleaning the rocker panels. Then I put a set on from MidAmerica. They don't really stand out enough to notice that they're on. They come pre-drilled, and fit good, but don't use your original torx fasteners(the smaller ones) like the directions say, use the fasteners the send in the set. That will save some time and frustration.
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Originally Posted by LT4POWR
Confucius say..."man who put mudflaps on corvette, deserve kick to nutts"
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i was definately thinking the altec molded if i did it. from what I understand they're paintable and i could shoot them when we shoot the car. my Verts black so they wont stand out that much.
I've seen a lot "sillier" exterior mods that really serve no purpose so i dont think this is too horrible an idea.
If anyone has pics that would be great!
Confucious also say, "Man who protect paint wear cup to protect nuts!"
I've seen a lot "sillier" exterior mods that really serve no purpose so i dont think this is too horrible an idea.
If anyone has pics that would be great!
Confucious also say, "Man who protect paint wear cup to protect nuts!"
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Mojos' second post is of the Altecs. I've seen pictures of these painted body color and they look, really as good as it gets. Those are the ones that I will probably buy myself.
Originally Posted by joe400
i was definately thinking the altec molded if i did it. from what I understand they're paintable and i could shoot them when we shoot the car. my Verts black so they wont stand out that much.
I've seen a lot "sillier" exterior mods that really serve no purpose so i dont think this is too horrible an idea.
If anyone has pics that would be great!
Confucious also say, "Man who protect paint wear cup to protect nuts!"
I've seen a lot "sillier" exterior mods that really serve no purpose so i dont think this is too horrible an idea.
If anyone has pics that would be great!
Confucious also say, "Man who protect paint wear cup to protect nuts!"
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Here are some painted ones I used to have...I don't like mud flaps on on my car, period, but if I HAD to choose I'd put these on again.
In this picture you can see that they stuck out a little bit, which is why I thought they looked funny and took them off.
In this picture you can see that they stuck out a little bit, which is why I thought they looked funny and took them off.
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I have the MA smoke lexan ones on my car(look at my pics).They are unobtrusive and I like them.We have lots of slag on the roads for the next 4mo around here and I do not want my paint sandblasted.If I lived in Florida or Cali I would not use them but All my cars have them here.
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We auto-x the car a lot and have to have them. The sticky tires throw up any little grit from the track. It's like sandblasting the car. Got the black ones from Eckler's. Pre-drilled and they fit fine. Black on a Black Rose car. Can't even really see them.
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