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Jan 17, 2012 | 05:58 PM

TMyers

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APSIS Splash Guard Idea

Hi all. I have had these guards on my cars now for 6 years. They really provide an outstanding level of protection that is unmatched in the industry. Well today is the first time I have actually broke one. It was cold and there was snow on the ground but I have been there before. Who knows the reason why and I really don't care, they have done there job.

Now the only complaint I have is they are black. Did not really mind on the yellow car but on Crystal Red they seems a little out of place. So I am wondering what you think of this idea? Keep the inside, toward the wheel well black and paint the back side Crystal Red. Cover the inside with 3M stone guard or similar product to cut down on chips.

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Jan 17, 2012 | 06:58 PM

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Being black, they seem to disappear better, which is my personal preference.

However, I've seen a White C6 with the full ZR1 body kit and painted skirts/etc. that looked very cool.

Maybe try a test with some tape to see if you like it or if they stand out too much.

Of course we'll need to see pics of the results.

Jan 17, 2012 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TMyers

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Now the only complaint I have is they are black. Did not really mind on the yellow car but on Crystal Red they seems a little out of place. So I am wondering what you think of this idea? Keep the inside, toward the wheel well black and paint the back side Crystal Red. Cover the inside with 3M stone guard or similar product to cut down on chips.

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Yeah, tell the idea to APSIS, then two little plastic molded splash guards will cost $400 painted instead of the bargain of $197, which is completely

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Jan 17, 2012 | 07:11 PM

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Yeah, tell the idea to APSIS, then two plastic molded splash guards will cost $600 instead of the bargain of $349

Hmm, it is only money and they are not plastic. But what are you complaining about that strip cost you what, $200-300 and what does it do?

Jan 18, 2012 | 10:36 AM

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Any other input?

Jan 18, 2012 | 10:42 AM

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I kinda think putting some type of coating inside might start fraying and looking pretty tacky. I'd just keep them well oiled with zaino z16..i dont have the ones you have, i have gm's.. but they stay pretty slick inside with maint of coatings of the 16. I think painting them would look fine, i had the ones on my Solstice gxp painted on the outside and they molded right into the cars lines.

Jan 18, 2012 | 10:54 AM

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Hmm, it is only money and they are not plastic. But what are you complaining about that strip cost you what, $200-300 and what does it do?

Love the stripe

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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...Keep the inside, toward the wheel well black and paint the back side...

Check out this thread. RPI Designs offers painted versions of the "narrow body" splash guards. There are some pics on page 2 and 3 of that thread. It might give you an idea of what painted Apsis guards may look like.

Here's one of the pics...