Front Splash Guards
#61
Here's my plan::
1. Tabs will go down since the fat part of the guard is closer to the tabs.
2. The OEM tape (which will be removed) appears to be the 3M VHB #5952 Double-Sided Mounting Acrylic Foam Tape Adhesive (3/8" or 9mm). The 3/8" cannot be found so I have opted for the 5/16" (8mm).
3. I will measure the fender lip overhang at each of the insets to determine how much, if any, each of them needs to be individually notched.
4 . I'll start whittling on those guards tomorrow, but final installation will have to wait until I get the tape next week.
1. Tabs will go down since the fat part of the guard is closer to the tabs.
2. The OEM tape (which will be removed) appears to be the 3M VHB #5952 Double-Sided Mounting Acrylic Foam Tape Adhesive (3/8" or 9mm). The 3/8" cannot be found so I have opted for the 5/16" (8mm).
3. I will measure the fender lip overhang at each of the insets to determine how much, if any, each of them needs to be individually notched.
4 . I'll start whittling on those guards tomorrow, but final installation will have to wait until I get the tape next week.
#62
Nothing needs to be notched. Tabs cut them off, then doesn't matter which way you install them. There is not one way that gives you more protection.
Took off all factory tape that was on it and reused new 3m tape the whole length of the guard but maybe a half inch or so at top and bottom.
I have a couple thousand miles on them now and the clips stay on beautifully without issue.
The hardest part of the install is getting the guard to sit flush against the paint without any gap. I had to take them off a couple times to get zero gap. I am super ocd though!
Took off all factory tape that was on it and reused new 3m tape the whole length of the guard but maybe a half inch or so at top and bottom.
I have a couple thousand miles on them now and the clips stay on beautifully without issue.
The hardest part of the install is getting the guard to sit flush against the paint without any gap. I had to take them off a couple times to get zero gap. I am super ocd though!
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JgaXkr (07-09-2020)
#63
Nothing needs to be notched. Tabs cut them off, then doesn't matter which way you install them. There is not one way that gives you more protection.
Took off all factory tape that was on it and reused new 3m tape the whole length of the guard but maybe a half inch or so at top and bottom.
I have a couple thousand miles on them now and the clips stay on beautifully without issue.
The hardest part of the install is getting the guard to sit flush against the paint without any gap. I had to take them off a couple times to get zero gap. I am super ocd though!
Took off all factory tape that was on it and reused new 3m tape the whole length of the guard but maybe a half inch or so at top and bottom.
I have a couple thousand miles on them now and the clips stay on beautifully without issue.
The hardest part of the install is getting the guard to sit flush against the paint without any gap. I had to take them off a couple times to get zero gap. I am super ocd though!
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Good luck!
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Once I stopped being a bitch about it they went on super clean.
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JacksonvilleJag (07-16-2020)
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All lies, just buying time to actually do the project or divert attention away from the thread! Very disappointing Lance.
To all that did this, have you noticed a difference in debris on the side of the car or is more of aesthetic change to match the rear?
To all that did this, have you noticed a difference in debris on the side of the car or is more of aesthetic change to match the rear?
#71
A big thanks to Therock88 for posting this up.
#72
It happened, it happened.
And yesterday, too! Ha!
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Mbourne (07-16-2020)
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JgaXkr (07-17-2020)
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Looking for splash guards but am not finding local dealer help
Do you have part numbers..for left and right guards for my 2014 v8s.