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May 14, 2012 | 04:01 PM

SargeZ06

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C6Z Splash Guards

Yes I know it's been done but this is how mine came out. Overall I'm pretty happy. No drilling. I used 3M automotive trim tape. I may use trim screws if it starts to move around.

To trim the molding I used an air sander and Craftsman Nextec multitool with sander attachment.

May 14, 2012 | 04:37 PM

dougbfresh

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Those newer plastic rivets are pretty cool, Used the for the splash guards on my Challenger, may use them on the Vette next time I have the wheels off.

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May 14, 2012 | 04:42 PM

jrose7004

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They look great!

May 14, 2012 | 04:46 PM

Sinister-one

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Nice job......

May 14, 2012 | 04:50 PM

SargeZ06

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Originally Posted by dougbfresh

Those newer platic rivets are pretty cool, Used the for the splash guards on my Challenger, may use them on the Vette next time I have the wheels off.

I thought about some of these but if what you talking about are truly rivets then they would hold better.

May 14, 2012 | 04:51 PM

SargeZ06

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

They look great!

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Nice job......

Thanks guys.

May 14, 2012 | 04:57 PM

Sinister-one

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I was going to do this on my FRC about 2 years ago, but I chickened out. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the splash guards ?

May 14, 2012 | 05:21 PM

toddski

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That really looks good. Nicely done.

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May 14, 2012 | 06:17 PM

SargeZ06

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I was going to do this on my FRC about 2 years ago, but I chickened out. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the splash guards ?

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May 14, 2012 | 07:55 PM

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dougbfresh

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I thought about some of these but if what you talking about are truly rivets then they would hold better.

Yep, those are the rivets, you need a special rivet tool to use them. Got mine and an assortment or rivets off of Amazon

May 14, 2012 | 08:30 PM

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SargeZ06

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This should do it. Harbor Freight $15.99

May 14, 2012 | 09:03 PM

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russies-gs

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nice job sarge, im also impressed with your shop!

May 14, 2012 | 10:34 PM

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SargeZ06

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nice job sarge, im also impressed with your shop!

Thanks sir. It needs a good cleaning.

May 14, 2012 | 11:43 PM

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v1 rot8

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Nice job Sarge, looks good

May 17, 2012 | 03:37 PM

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Damn Sarge u gonna have to do my rear one's!

May 17, 2012 | 07:36 PM

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SargeZ06

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Damn Sarge u gonna have to do my rear one's!

Hey Wayne. What rock u been hiding under? Haven't seen you in a while...

May 17, 2012 | 07:46 PM

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Baldfart

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I'm normally not a fan of splash guards, but I really like them! Nice fit. How much fitting time did it take?

Last edited by Baldfart; May 17, 2012 at 07:48 PM.

May 17, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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Bill Curlee

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That my friend is a VERY NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you first installed them, how much did you have to trim off.

How much were the C6Z rubber moldings?

Again,,, WOW! Great job!

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May 18, 2012 | 06:50 AM

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SargeZ06

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The moldings were about $55 a piece from gmparts house. I found them a little cheaper after looking around on the interweb.

I have about an hour and a half of fitting time for each side. Move to fast and remove too much and you can't go back. Ask me how I know lol...

Thanks guys. I like them. I didn't think I would until I actually got them on the car. 305 Mickey Thompsons on the back might have helped with the look though...