to Splash Guard?

juzefzoozoo · 12-02-2015, 11:44 AM

or Not to Splash Guard. That is the question.
Snapped pics from Camaro SIX app. These guards look similar to the style used for the Corvette. Your opinions, pro/cons, are appreciated.

SPARTAN sui · 12-02-2015, 11:54 AM

I'm getting them when I order mine. It's a small price to pay to help protect the area right behind the tires. Tar is usually the worst culprit, but if it prevents rock chips, even better!

I wash my car at least once a week and hate when these areas get hammered after driving through road construction. Also I think these splash guards look much better than last generation's factory splash guards. They don't stick out nearly as bad.

SS 1LE · 12-02-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

I'm getting them when I order mine. It's a small price to pay to help protect the area right behind the tires. Tar is usually the worst culprit, but if it prevents rock chips, even better!

I wash my car at least once a week and hate when these areas get hammered after driving through road construction. Also I think these splash guards look much better than last generation's factory splash guards. They don't stick out nearly as bad.

I will do 3M clear bra material there. It will be cheaper, and not noticeable. I am not a fan of the way splash guards look on these cars at all.

paul84043 · 12-02-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

I will do 3M clear bra material there. It will be cheaper, and not noticeable. I am not a fan of the way splash guards look on these cars at all.

Hadn't considered that as an option... Hmmmm...

SPARTAN sui · 12-02-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

I will do 3M clear bra material there. It will be cheaper, and not noticeable. I am not a fan of the way splash guards look on these cars at all.

About how much does that cost?

Blurry picture, but they do look much better this gen.

SS 1LE · 12-02-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

About how much does that cost?

I had it done on my two current cars, along with the bottom of the hood and part of the front bumper. I added the areas behind the tires to the estimate after the fact, if I recall it was about $100 extra. You could even do it yourself if you buy a small roll of the film. I just had it done as I was having the other work done at the same time...and to do larger areas you have to know what you are doing. But, for a small area behind a tire, you could do that for sure.

SPARTAN sui · 12-02-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

I had it done on my two current cars, along with the bottom of the hood and part of the front bumper. I added the areas behind the tires to the estimate after the fact, if I recall it was about $100 extra. You could even do it yourself if you buy a small roll of the film. I just had it done as I was having the other work done at the same time...and to do larger areas you have to know what you are doing. But, for a small area behind a tire, you could do that for sure.

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into doing that!

aa406079 · 12-02-2015, 12:57 PM

I 3-M'd my entire front and all four wheel fenders.... saved me big time when some piece of garbage rubbed his car against mine during a parellel park hit and run....

BradfordCamaro · 12-02-2015, 01:31 PM

I would. When you put on wider rims and tires it will complete the 'Look'

Tr6 · 12-02-2015, 01:39 PM

ldejavul has em on his, they actually look good and are functional. The only issue I have is that they are way too damn expensive...

KMPrenger · 12-02-2015, 01:43 PM

I went the 3M route on my last car. Good protection, and couldn't even tell they were there. I will for sure be doing it again.

juzefzoozoo · 12-02-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I went the 3M route on my last car. Good protection, and couldn't even tell they were there. I will for sure be doing it again.

I might do this .. my main concern is the additional drag caused by splash guards.. even though that might be insignificant?

MemBluff23 · 12-02-2015, 02:29 PM

I may have to go the 3M route has well, was planning on doing splash guard. Need something there to protect the paint.

Whis · 12-02-2015, 02:55 PM

I forgot to order splash guards(DD in a snowy area) and was really horrified, this thread alleviates that stress.

How much of the car can you cover with this stuff?

12-02-2015, 11:44 AM	#1
juzefzoozoo Drives: 2012 997.2 911 GTS, 6mt Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NC Posts: 96	to Splash Guard? or Not to Splash Guard. That is the question. Snapped pics from Camaro SIX app. These guards look similar to the style used for the Corvette. Your opinions, pro/cons, are appreciated. Attached Images

12-02-2015, 11:54 AM	#2
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	I'm getting them when I order mine. It's a small price to pay to help protect the area right behind the tires. Tar is usually the worst culprit, but if it prevents rock chips, even better! I wash my car at least once a week and hate when these areas get hammered after driving through road construction. Also I think these splash guards look much better than last generation's factory splash guards. They don't stick out nearly as bad. __________________

12-02-2015, 12:57 PM	#8
aa406079 Drives: New : 2017 SS 1LE Old: 2012 TTRS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary/Vancouver Posts: 810 View My Garage	I 3-M'd my entire front and all four wheel fenders.... saved me big time when some piece of garbage rubbed his car against mine during a parellel park hit and run.... __________________ . . https://www.wheelwell.com/profile/56...ed9c3a/garage/ . . Project 1LE Wraith: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474068

12-02-2015, 01:39 PM	#10
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	ldejavul has em on his, they actually look good and are functional. The only issue I have is that they are way too damn expensive... __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

12-02-2015, 01:43 PM	#11
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I went the 3M route on my last car. Good protection, and couldn't even tell they were there. I will for sure be doing it again. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

12-02-2015, 01:31 PM	#9
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I would. When you put on wider rims and tires it will complete the 'Look'

12-02-2015, 02:29 PM	#13
MemBluff23 Drives: 19 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: TN Posts: 216	I may have to go the 3M route has well, was planning on doing splash guard. Need something there to protect the paint.

12-02-2015, 02:55 PM	#14
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	I forgot to order splash guards(DD in a snowy area) and was really horrified, this thread alleviates that stress. How much of the car can you cover with this stuff?

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