Classic spats / aero splash guards question
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Classic spats / aero splash guards question
Are there different materials of the classic Impreza splash guards / spats?
I have 4 x rubber pieces, the bits which sit behind the front wheels and behind the rear wheels, seen in black on my car....
I wanted to colour code them like people do to match the skirts, but the spray shops say the paint will not last very long and would prefer not to paint them?!!!
Are they also made in plastic or fibreglass and I've got the wrong set for what I need?
I have 4 x rubber pieces, the bits which sit behind the front wheels and behind the rear wheels, seen in black on my car....
I wanted to colour code them like people do to match the skirts, but the spray shops say the paint will not last very long and would prefer not to paint them?!!!
Are they also made in plastic or fibreglass and I've got the wrong set for what I need?
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The OE spats are rubber Cliff but I have seen fibreglass versions...never seen any that fit very well though; without the compliance of the rubber material they never seem to sit right.
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I'm pretty sure you can paint them, surely a flexible undercoat would work...PM Prodriverules (Ryan), and ask him; the man has excellent body-shop skills and should be able to answer your questions
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I've got painted rubber ones.
The side that faces the wheel is starting to peel but they get more punishment than any other part of the car.
I tend to avoid cleaning it, that way people think i'm lazy at cleaning cars instead of having flaking paint
The side that faces the wheel is starting to peel but they get more punishment than any other part of the car.
I tend to avoid cleaning it, that way people think i'm lazy at cleaning cars instead of having flaking paint
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