C4 Mud Guards
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From: Fraser MI
C4 Mud Guards
I am considering putting mud flaps on my '93 Polo conv.
The paint is excellent and I want to keep it that way.
Are they all the same or are there some "cooler" <G> ones
made for the C4.
Craig
The paint is excellent and I want to keep it that way.
Are they all the same or are there some "cooler" <G> ones
made for the C4.
Craig
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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Be careful, if you get the Altec's(the molded one rather than actual mudflaps) they can scrape paint off.
1st two pics are the Altecs.
The rest are the regular mudflap style from Mid America
1st two pics are the Altecs.
The rest are the regular mudflap style from Mid America
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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The Altecs do a better job true, but at the expense of your paint job. I don't have pics of the paint damage. I have some brand new Altecs ready to go on, but I want to put some cleartastic under them first, but to do that I would have to thoroughly clean that area of the car and I'm just lazy.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by wht_slvr_86
i pulled of the flat ones on my car and it actually made it look lower i thought
I need to get more pics back online... if you use the molded guards, get some clear plastic cling on or clear vinyl or something.
I've had mine on several years, had the card repainted and noticed it really didn't hurt the paint that much, it was scuffed a bit, but if you plan to keep them on forever, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Originally Posted by CMYC4GO
I wonder how those molded ones would look painted the body color....
Anybody ever try that?
Anybody ever try that?
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]LT4-FUN where did u get yours from?[/QUOTE]
Not sure, it was either Corvette America or Zip products. The paint I bought at a body shop supplier and had a friend shoot them for me. Nice mod for a days work. Like I said, keeps everything nice and no stone chips, road tar etc. I'm thinking of getting one of those invisible bra's next for the front. A couple of the guys just got them and work great also.
Not sure, it was either Corvette America or Zip products. The paint I bought at a body shop supplier and had a friend shoot them for me. Nice mod for a days work. Like I said, keeps everything nice and no stone chips, road tar etc. I'm thinking of getting one of those invisible bra's next for the front. A couple of the guys just got them and work great also.
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Mud flaps
to: cmyc4go, I was thinking about having them painted like the car. My wife had a 92 Toyotra Celica and it had molded flaps painted the same as the car and they looked great. They are not as noticable when painted.
My .02
My .02
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From: Ma.
[QUOTE=Mr Mojo]Be careful, if you get the Altec's(the molded one rather than actual mudflaps) they can scrape paint off.
Hey Boss, how do you scrape the paint off? They bolt on the fender wall. No fuss. No mess.
Hey Boss, how do you scrape the paint off? They bolt on the fender wall. No fuss. No mess.
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I have the wrap around altec design mudflaps on my 85. Although they are bolted in place, fine sand, dirt gets between the paint and the part of the mud flap which wraps around over the paint. Although you would think there would be no movement, there is. If you push the mudflap away from the body by hand you will see there are scratches in the paint where the mudflap/dirt scrape against the paint.
Personally I prefer mudflaps which do not touch the paint on the side of the vehicle.
Personally I prefer mudflaps which do not touch the paint on the side of the vehicle.
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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY
Fronts are on ( only pix I have )--
I haven't put the rears on yet ( stone chips in new paint), I'll have them painted to match when I have the stone chips done in the "NEW PAINT" ( because I'm stupid)
PS-- did I mention because I didn't put the rear "Mud Flaps" on I now have STONE CHIPS in my new paint!
I haven't put the rears on yet ( stone chips in new paint), I'll have them painted to match when I have the stone chips done in the "NEW PAINT" ( because I'm stupid)
PS-- did I mention because I didn't put the rear "Mud Flaps" on I now have STONE CHIPS in my new paint!