Alternative to Mudflaps.

FRIKA · 11-07-2006, 02:57 PM

I have an Au2 xr8 with a spolier kit

I am looking for an alternative to put something were the mudflaps normally go to avoid getting further stone chips. I have thought about thin black plastic but cannot find some anywhere.

Does anyone have any ideas?

AU-MUSTD · 11-07-2006, 03:58 PM

I've got a set you could modify into something if you like??? Only cost you postage and it'll be a good starting point for chopping up.

Dark Horse · 11-07-2006, 05:13 PM

Unfortunately the little inserts on the FPV's which just sit out a mil or two of the skirts don't fit on the AU's, which would've otherwise been ideal.

Solution? Some clear plastic inserts - Bluedriver had these on his old XR8. I think he had some trick with the adhesive so that dirt and such fine particles couldn't form on the backing.

FRIKA · 11-07-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Horse

Unfortunately the little inserts on the FPV's which just sit out a mil or two of the skirts don't fit on the AU's, which would've otherwise been ideal.

Solution? Some clear plastic inserts - Bluedriver had these on his old XR8. I think he had some trick with the adhesive so that dirt and such fine particles couldn't form on the backing.

Yeah i thought of that. but my problem is i already have stone chips and want to cover it.

I was thinking of the plastic fender linder but the problem is its not flat so i can cut it out and match the shape.

Alternatively i can get that part resprayed and then put the clear plastic inserts?

HLC · 11-07-2006, 05:47 PM

when i get the kit on my car, the mudspats wont fit anymore... so im gonna put dodgy rubber mudflaps on. and take them off when i get to shows. i will put up with the ugliness to protect my paintwork.

FRIKA · 11-07-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

when i get the kit on my car, the mudspats wont fit anymore... so im gonna put dodgy rubber mudflaps on. and take them off when i get to shows. i will put up with the ugliness to protect my paintwork.

Good thinking. I wish i thought of that earlier

HLC · 11-07-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by XR AYTE

Good thinking. I wish i thought of that earlier

yeah i impressed myself with that one. but yeah, photos and shows, after i get there, flaps come off. before i leave. they go back on. = less stonechips and better paint!

Bucknaked · 11-07-2006, 06:30 PM

I have the same problem as you. I'm just about to remedy the problem.

Contact a local signwriter. Someone who deals in vinals. Your car is silver, so go look at their colour slides and find a silver that closely resembles your silver and buy a metre of it. More if you want. Around $20. Then measure the area you want to protect and mark it out and them cut the shape. Once its perfect and you have the right overhang, you can use it as a template to cut a few spares. You will need a few mm to come around the side, but it should blend and you won't really notice if the colour is a close match.

You will need to do it for each area you want to protect.

With the spares, as it starts to become damaged, use a hair dryer, remove the old vinal and replace it with the spares you cut.

This is what I'm doing. Get a thick vinal, something that will last for a while.

Anyway, its an idea.

FRIKA · 11-07-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I have the same problem as you. I'm just about to remedy the problem.

Contact a local signwriter. Someone who deals in vinals. Your car is silver, so go look at their colour slides and find a silver that closely resembles your silver and buy a metre of it. More if you want. Around $20. Then measure the area you want to protect and mark it out and them cut the shape. Once its perfect and you have the right overhang, you can use it as a template to cut a few spares. You will need a few mm to come around the side, but it should blend and you won't really notice if the colour is a close match.

You will need to do it for each area you want to protect.

With the spares, as it starts to become damaged, use a hair dryer, remove the old vinal and replace it with the spares you cut.

This is what I'm doing. Get a thick vinal, something that will last for a while.

Anyway, its an idea.

that is an awsome idea. thankyou kindly.

Bucknaked · 11-07-2006, 08:10 PM

No probs. I'm planning on getting some soon and sorting it out. It looks a bit ugly with all the chips and in my case, the primer shows through really easily.

GlennBA · 11-07-2006, 09:39 PM

Mudflaps are soooooo ugly! Especially if you have a nice set of wheels too. The spats do more damage than good anyhow.

FRIKA · 13-07-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

No probs. I'm planning on getting some soon and sorting it out. It looks a bit ugly with all the chips and in my case, the primer shows through really easily.

I did what you said and called a sign writer. they have exactly what you explained. I will go today and have a look.

It sounded very good and will do exactly what i want it for.

Thanks again.

FRIKA · 13-07-2006, 02:46 PM

Just picked up the vinyl adhesive from the signwriter and this stuff is awsome.

The colour is just about spot on to the colour of my car.

for $12.50 it is a very good investment

Once again thanks Bucky

SIKXR8220 · 13-07-2006, 04:07 PM

Hey XR AYTE i have the same problem on my galaxy blue Xr8 and i was just curious as to what signwriter you got this stuff from and if you by any chance noticed if they have anything close to my color.Cheers.

PS i am from Perth also.

FRIKA · 13-07-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKXR8220

Hey XR AYTE i have the same problem on my galaxy blue Xr8 and i was just curious as to what signwriter you got this stuff from and if you by any chance noticed if they have anything close to my color.Cheers.

PS i am from Perth also.

Hi Sik,

The company i went to are Varisigns in Mcdonald st east osborne park ph no 94434455.

They told me they have thousands of colours so im sure that they may have something that slightly resembles your colour.

worth a go

goodluck

SIKXR8220 · 13-07-2006, 05:01 PM

Cheers mate i will give them a call.

I was thinking also if this stuff matches really well you could put it under your door handle where i know some people get alot of nail scratches when people open the door.

Bucknaked · 13-07-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by XR AYTE

Just picked up the vinyl adhesive from the signwriter and this stuff is awsome.

The colour is just about spot on to the colour of my car.

for $12.50 it is a very good investment

Once again thanks Bucky

No probs. Glad I could be of some help.

FRIKA · 13-07-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKXR8220

Cheers mate i will give them a call.

I was thinking also if this stuff matches really well you could put it under your door handle where i know some people get alot of nail scratches when people open the door.

I was thinking of doing my whole car in this stuff.

Nah just joking

Dark Horse · 13-07-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I have the same problem as you. I'm just about to remedy the problem.

Contact a local signwriter. Someone who deals in vinals. Your car is silver, so go look at their colour slides and find a silver that closely resembles your silver and buy a metre of it. More if you want. Around $20. Then measure the area you want to protect and mark it out and them cut the shape. Once its perfect and you have the right overhang, you can use it as a template to cut a few spares. You will need a few mm to come around the side, but it should blend and you won't really notice if the colour is a close match.

You will need to do it for each area you want to protect.

With the spares, as it starts to become damaged, use a hair dryer, remove the old vinal and replace it with the spares you cut.

This is what I'm doing. Get a thick vinal, something that will last for a while.

Anyway, its an idea.

Very similar to the 3M stoneguard that Mal used on his car?

Bucknaked · 13-07-2006, 08:37 PM

I think 3M products are very good. I don't know their range of colours, but it might be worth looking into. I was just going to go the track of vinals as they are easily and cheaply obtainable.

**Uncle_Ken** · 13-07-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by XR AYTE

Just picked up the vinyl adhesive from the signwriter and this stuff is awsome.

The colour is just about spot on to the colour of my car.

for $12.50 it is a very good investment

Once again thanks Bucky

Got any pics of the stuff on the car?
Uncle Ken

FRIKA · 14-07-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

Got any pics of the stuff on the car?
Uncle Ken

Not yet sorry. Just picked up the stuff yesterday. once ive done it ill take some pics.

Yum-Yum · 14-07-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by XR AYTE

Not yet sorry. Just picked up the stuff yesterday. once ive done it ill take some pics.

Good on ya mate, I'll be interested in this too but want to see it on first LOL