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Oct 15, 2021 | 04:21 PM

vjam

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Splash guards?

I recently bought a white C5 and the road crud and stone chips are damaging the fender edges, front and back. What have you guys done to resolve the issue? I'm thinking 3M film or splash guards. Do you have pictures of splash guards on a white car?

Oct 15, 2021 | 04:27 PM

MWWarlord

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Both film and splash guards are available. I personally don't care for the splash guards, so I would recommend the film.

Oct 15, 2021 | 04:38 PM

Mikado463

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are there 'do-it-yourself' film kits available ?

Oct 16, 2021 | 09:28 AM

dskinsler83

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I bought cheap ebay C6 versions and fit them myself. Very subtle but functional.

Oct 16, 2021 | 09:49 AM

mic575

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I'm interested in this as well. dskinsler83, your car looks really good. Did you have to do much modification? Do you recall the version you bought?

Oct 16, 2021 | 09:59 AM

dskinsler83

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You have to trim/shape the bottom to fit the curves. Then I stuck them on and once on used a dremel to cut away the areas I wanted gone.

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Oct 17, 2021 | 04:14 PM

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When I had my C5s, I ran a set of the stealth splash guards from RPI Designs. No drilling required and they do protect the car.

A word of caution though, read reviews in the Transactions Feedback section before purchasing. On an item like this, they may have the product in stock and can get it to you in a timely manner.

Oct 17, 2021 | 04:25 PM

rrwirsi

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I agree with Jack. These are very low profile and effective protection for a very reasonable price. RPI C5T801

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Oct 18, 2021 | 11:44 AM

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1997-2004 C5 Corvette Splash Guards Kit - Stealth
https://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1949

Oct 18, 2021 | 04:00 PM

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I have the Apsis ones, front fit OK but the rears fit horrible. took me forever to get them right

Oct 18, 2021 | 08:16 PM

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The C6 version is really nice once you have them trimmed up..

Oct 21, 2021 | 09:56 AM

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Look up Cleartastic. They are a vendor here also

Oct 23, 2021 | 01:04 PM

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I have the Apis guards front and rear and couldn’t be happier with fit and quality. Pricey? Yes but you do get what you pay for.

Oct 24, 2021 | 07:36 AM

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Oct 26, 2021 | 07:23 PM

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Daveinnola

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer

The C6 version is really nice once you have them trimmed up..

Can you give some details about where you trimmed and what tool. Mine came in today. Haven't really had a chance to look at it. Also how did you mount them?

Apr 17, 2022 | 09:34 AM

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I recently purchased a car with these on it. Anyone know who makes them?

Apr 17, 2022 | 10:28 AM

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richg04

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I put low profile RPI Stealth splash guards on my 2004 Arctic white. Work great. I don't even notice them on the car.

Apr 17, 2022 | 12:45 PM

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The no modification required slim splash guards others are posted are good options and I will be putting them on my car at some point. There is a vendor who sells them for a decent price.

My car came one 3m clear guard that the prior owner wasn't not able to change because it chipped the paint and now has started to delaminate the paint from the fender and will probably rip off a good sized chunk of paint if I ever tried to remove it now.

Apr 17, 2022 | 05:49 PM

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First repair and paint the road rash.
Buy either 3M or X Pel ,cut your patterns and apply.
Then buy some slash guards ,trim and install. You are
not committing a sin if you drill some holes for installation.
Good luck