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After seeing impact damage on the front flares of the rear quarter panels from rocks flinging off the Pirelli P-Zero tires on my Performance Package GT with less than 1000 miles on the odometer, I decided to fit universal splash guards to the front fenders rather than having an invisible guard installed on the rear quarters. The splash guards were much less expensive, and I honestly don't think they look too bad. It took around an hour to take measurements, to drill the holes (had an "oops" moment that required a slight modification to one hole on each guard), and to do the installation. Here is a list of what I used:
MATERIALS -
Qty. 1, sheet of copier paper
Qty. 2, RoadSport Premier Fit Splash Guards, Size "A," Part #4406 (around $7 from O'Reilly Auto Parts)
Qty. 4, Dorman Auto Grade 5/16" Body Panel Retainers, Part #464340BP ($2.50 from O'Reilly Auto Parts)
2 strips, 3M Auto Advanced Super Strength Molding Tape, Part #03609 (already had it)
1 alcohol swab
TOOLS -
1 large and 1 small flathead screwdriver
1 23/64 drill bit and power drill
Here's how I did it (repeat process for each side):
1. Trace splash guard template on copier paper.
2. Wet the heads of the 3 fender well liner retainers, then fit the template where you want it in the fender well. Press the template against the fender well liner, and it will make three spots on the template showing you where to make the marks for the holes on the splash guards.
3. Lay your template over the splash guards and make the marks for your holes. Drill the holes.
4. Remove the 3 fender well liner retainers (1 small and 2 large) with the flathead screwdrivers. You will only reuse the small retainer (the top one of the 3).
5. Wipe down the painted fender well lip and the side of the splash guard that will be against the fender with the alcohol swab and let them dry.
6. Install a strip of the 3M Molding Tape on the painted portion of the fender well lip to your preferred length, to keep the top portion of the splash guard curved against the fender.
7. Install the splash guard, using the new Dorman retainers for the bottom two holes and the small factory retainer for the top hole.
8. Enjoy less rock damage to the fronts of your rear fender flares.
I bought two sets in the hopes of fashioning the second to the rears, so if you have any suggestions for fitment without any permanent alteration (like drilling the fender well liner), I would love to hear it!
MATERIALS -
Qty. 1, sheet of copier paper
Qty. 2, RoadSport Premier Fit Splash Guards, Size "A," Part #4406 (around $7 from O'Reilly Auto Parts)
Qty. 4, Dorman Auto Grade 5/16" Body Panel Retainers, Part #464340BP ($2.50 from O'Reilly Auto Parts)
2 strips, 3M Auto Advanced Super Strength Molding Tape, Part #03609 (already had it)
1 alcohol swab
TOOLS -
1 large and 1 small flathead screwdriver
1 23/64 drill bit and power drill
Here's how I did it (repeat process for each side):
1. Trace splash guard template on copier paper.
2. Wet the heads of the 3 fender well liner retainers, then fit the template where you want it in the fender well. Press the template against the fender well liner, and it will make three spots on the template showing you where to make the marks for the holes on the splash guards.
3. Lay your template over the splash guards and make the marks for your holes. Drill the holes.
4. Remove the 3 fender well liner retainers (1 small and 2 large) with the flathead screwdrivers. You will only reuse the small retainer (the top one of the 3).
5. Wipe down the painted fender well lip and the side of the splash guard that will be against the fender with the alcohol swab and let them dry.
6. Install a strip of the 3M Molding Tape on the painted portion of the fender well lip to your preferred length, to keep the top portion of the splash guard curved against the fender.
7. Install the splash guard, using the new Dorman retainers for the bottom two holes and the small factory retainer for the top hole.
8. Enjoy less rock damage to the fronts of your rear fender flares.
I bought two sets in the hopes of fashioning the second to the rears, so if you have any suggestions for fitment without any permanent alteration (like drilling the fender well liner), I would love to hear it!
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