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01-20-2007, 07:11 PM | #1 |
Drives: Japanese 8T1 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2007
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Mudguards painted or not?
Hi, I have a Yaris Hatchback in Bayond Blue (8T1) and I want to install the mudguards so, How's the best looking? if I got painted or not?
May you help me? I attached two pics from my car at the Seller about 1month ago here in Caracas, Venezuela. My car has a 1.3L vvt-i 2NZ-FE engine. I love it! Excuse my bad English, I'm not English Spoken! Carlos Alvarez A. Last edited by yv1650c; 01-20-2007 at 07:17 PM. Reason: Error writing |
01-20-2007, 07:30 PM | #2 |
Look mum no stars!!
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There was a thread in here started by someone with the exact same topic.
The majority of the users said yes... and i said yes. Painted Mud Guards will look better than black.
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01-20-2007, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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On our Silver LB the stock black mudflaps look good. No plans to get them painted.
FYI: They work very well to keep mud and dirt off the car.
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01-20-2007, 11:25 PM | #4 |
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if i had mud guards on my yaris , i would paint it, what color u should paint depends on what color your Yaris is to match out the best looking.
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01-21-2007, 06:30 AM | #5 |
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I have Polar White... the only color I wouldnt recomend color matching to the car.
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01-21-2007, 08:47 AM | #6 |
I had mine painted meteorite metallic to match the car. Looks good.
If the car were cleaner, I'd post up photos. |
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01-21-2007, 06:31 PM | #7 |
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as soon as I get mine (tnx Violin), I'll paint them to match the body work.
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01-21-2007, 06:49 PM | #8 |
Drives: Japanese 8T1 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2007
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what are your colors?
mine it's 8T1 (BAYOU BLUE) what do you think about painting it? |
01-21-2007, 07:30 PM | #9 |
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01-21-2007, 07:31 PM | #10 | |
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Quote:
2NZ-FE/DOHC+VVT-i4: 1298cc 88 BHP @ 6000 rpm; 89lb-ft @4400 75mm bore x 73.5mm stroke 10.5:1 Compression Ratio Interesting; the US spec engine is 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve EFI VVT-i 4-cylinder 106 hp @ 6000 rpm; 103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm I don't know about painting the mudguards, mainly because I don't know how they're going to look after a while. They flex and bend. Won't that cause the paint to crack and flake? And, there are lots of other things that are black on the exterior. And if I were to paint them, I would DEFINITELY paint the rear sides only, not the sides that face the tires, that's maybe just so obvious, but has to be said, just to be sure. Last edited by Racer X-8; 01-21-2007 at 07:49 PM. |
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01-23-2007, 04:55 PM | #11 |
My paint guy said they'd be fine. It would look terrible to only paint one side.
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01-23-2007, 05:25 PM | #12 |
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Looks real nice Robert. Im a little worried with all my driving, that Polar White would get dirty as a B!tch though. I was very suprised at how well a job they actually do, for being as tiny as they are. Thanks again for them.
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07-11-2007, 06:57 AM | #13 | |
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I'm curious how the painted mudguards have held up. Anyone have any feedback. I checked at the dealer about ordering the set of black mudguards and asked the guy if he knew whether the finish was smooth or matte. I had heard if the finish was matte there would be a better chance of the paint adhering to the mudguards. He had no knowledge of anyone painting them to match the car color. I also am concerned that the paint would crack or flake especially after an Ohio winter. I also checked at an aftermarket specialist to see if the mudguards were available already painted. He had no luck locating anything. Any feedback would be much appreciated. It sounds like the mudguards really help with the mud and I want to get them installed before Fall arrives. Just not sure I would like the black on the Silver Streak Mica sedan. Thanks |
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07-11-2007, 07:05 AM | #14 |
Still holding up fine.
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07-11-2007, 01:00 PM | #15 |
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even though im a big fan of painting exterior pieces i do have to say some cars it does look good but on mine im gonna leave them black.....
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07-11-2007, 01:04 PM | #16 |
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For mine I like them black. Ties in real nice with my black wheels.
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07-11-2007, 01:09 PM | #17 |
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