Mudflaps - What's the final verdict?

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Jul 13, 2004 | 10:19 PM

ajaxxxxx

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Mudflaps - What's the final verdict?

After a search I found that some of the other models boards say they are a nightmare and remove paint. My dealer only has the black, non-paintable type. Is there a paintable, and do they really ruin the paint underneath?

Jul 14, 2004 | 04:59 AM

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I want some with a chrome outline of a naked lady on them.

Seriously, I had a set on my old B5 S4 and yes they do trash the paint right under where they mount on the car. Dirt (and plenty of it) works its way between the paint job and the splash guards and as the parts flex, it grinds the paint through time.

The effects are not subtle. I have not installed them on my new car and don't intend to. Get a ood application of a clearbra material alon the rocker panels instead.

Jul 14, 2004 | 07:20 AM

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You can paint them. Just be sure to bake them a good long time to remove the oils first.

I've had mine for a couple months now and they are flawless (look better on silver too, as they don't disrupt the lines of the car). Just my opinion of course. See my pic poster.

Jul 14, 2004 | 08:10 AM

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I have non paintable and they'not bad. I think they are a necessity

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53054/100_0786.jpg"></center><p>especially in PA and other"stonebelt" areas. I find them a necessary evil. If you look at the picture they really don't stand out but sort of blend with the tires and wheelwells. The installation of splashguards is the first thing I do with EVERY car I have. Not because I like the look, but I want the protection.