jwood_06TSX

I was just curious as to who has mud guards, who doesn't, and if you even like the way they look.

I am asking because i was thinking of getting them (if they would work) because the roads on my area are just dirty and my new tires kick up so much stuff all over my car and i was thinking about getting them.

If you guys have them, could you post up a picture too. I have 06 ASM with 18 Ron Jon Servos and wanted to see what they look like and get some opinions.

rza49311

iTrader: (1)

I have an ASM car also jwood and where I live mud guards are a must. The end of this month will be one year i've had my car and there aren't any chips around the mud guard area. i think they've done the job very well if not perfect. however, i'm not sure how the paint looks under the mud guard. It may or may not be scratched. I am going to take them off soon to check on that. Maybe i can snap some pics too.

BDevil

I have the PWP paint and added the mud guards myself to keep off MUD and tar, etc. which showed badly on a white car. They have worked great and I like the contrast between the PWP and the black mud guards and black trim around windows etc. Gives the car a very classy look.

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

i would love to have mud guards. now my car looks like a dirty 4x4 without the big tires and 5 foot ride height. i dont think it would look to bad because the wheelwell is black too, so it kinda blends in. my even tho i dont know a TSX

Chris_F

they look good to me

David Muny

I just took off my front mudguards after 15 months and the paint on the lower sills was chipped. I should have removed them when the car was new. IMO they look fine on stock ride height but look odd when lowered with nice wheels. I don't have the rear mudguards.

jwood_06TSX

See, that is what i was thinking. I think they will look ok on stock but was curious if they would look good on my car. I have the apsec kit, 1" lowered, with Ron Jon Servo's.....so i don't know what it would look like.



Does anyone have a picture of a lowered car with 18's (or 19's) and the mud guards? Please post a picture if you do. I did find the thread of the guy that painted his, that looked nice but i don't want to spend the money on that....

jwood_06TSX

Is your car lowered or have aftermarket wheels on it rza?

I was just searching throught some pictures and i think they look good on blue and black, but if i were to get them, i think i would have to paint them to match the car. I found them on an ASM and i'm just not sure....

Still would like some more opinions though!

05BlackTsx

First thing I install on my TSX.

TSX420J

I dunno. If you have no intentions of getting a lip kit then go for it but if you want
to get a lip kit then it is a waste of money.

rza49311

iTrader: (1)

I have the Tein SS coilovers and '06 OEM TL Wheels. here are some shots of it.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32735

nj2pa2nc

my tsx came with mud guards-they are good to have

moda_way

Don't have them and if you do get them, take the extra step to put automotive double sided tape along the seam where it meets the paint to protect it. You can get the 3M double sided tape from most major car parts stores.

I don't have them and have had no reason to put them on my car.

jlukja

PWP with mudguards and A-spec suspension

I have them and like them (not only for the way the car looks but also for keeping stuff from getting kicked up onto the door and rear panels).

vitocorleone

I've never had a car without them and have never removed them from any car. I don't even see them on the car.

TSXinTN

They came on my car brand new. I like the look but wonder how much of that is b/c I am so used to them. I had mine painted and it makes all the difference in the world. It goes from looking like a plastic add-on piece to a part of the car. BTW, I have a CGP w/ no drop and OEM wheels.

EuRTSX

Don't have them, didn't come with my car. I plan on getting a lip kit so I guess not having them was good

sonnyg80

nopee, same reason i took off my front license plate f's up the paint under it.

jwood_06TSX

You have pics up anywhere? I think the only way i would get them is have them painted....



Jan, I like the mud guard look when the car is closer to stock

mrgold35

My car came with mud guards but the dealership took them off to add the A-spec kit. The dealership forgot to put them in the trunk like I requested and lost my flaps. The sales man was pretty cool and gave me door edge guards and a free 1st service instead. I haven’t had any problems with rock/chips with the A-spec kit without flaps yet.

Daffunda

Mud guards are a must if:

1. You don't have an A-Spec kit.
2. Your car color is a lighter color.

For those complaining about paint wear on the body because of the mud guards, put those clear 3M tapes on, and no more problems. Front ones are a must since some parts are metal, but the rear is OK, since it is plastic.

Ekynox

uhhhh, what's a lip kit? forgive my newbness please

jwood_06TSX

For any of you guys who have had them painted, how much did it cost you? I guess i would just have to have a body shop do it, or would Maaco be able to paint them? I know Maaco is horrible, but they are only mud guards and i can get them repainted if need be but just looking for price range!



EDIT: ^^ A lip kit is the under body spoiler kit that goes on the front, rear, and sides of the car (aka, ground effects as some refer to them as)

nj2pa2nc

i think having the black mud guards goes good with my milano red/ebony tsx. the painted-on pin stripes are black and light gray.

TSXinTN

No pics yet. Will work on that.

TSXinTN

I have a friend that painted mine for me. I think the pint of paint was like $40 and I gave him $80- $100 total. Be careful who you let paint them. There is some prep work that must be done so that the paint will take to the smooth surface. I have heard of guys doing this only to have the paint chip off after a few months. Mine have been done for over a year and no chips or splitting issues. I think you will be more than pleased with the finished product.

rza49311

iTrader: (1)

Ok, I took my mud guards off today to basically assess the damage and clean underneath them. The rears are a PITA to get off if your car is lowered. there's a screw back in there hard to get to.(see photo) I bought my car 1 year ago last week so this is what a years worth of riding did. I have about 13,000 miles on it. Only the front passenger side is noticeable from about 10 feet away. They all vary as far as damage but you'll be able to see that from the photos. I cleaned the dirt off, clayed and have some wax sitting on it right now.

Does anyone have a specific type tape recommendation to put in place? I want to end the damage here if I can.

Acurasrule

I've had my mudguards on for about 9 months. Last weekend when I did the big detail, I took them off, as I had a feeling they were going to be damaging the paint underneath. I was right. See below.



Now that pics is after 8 hours of detailing, that area was clayed and polished with a Orbital and Rotary... didn't get rid of it.


Anybody have suggestions to fix? Does it look like something I should use touch up paint on? How does touch up paint work? I know the vehicles are painted in a pretty sophisticated process... is this something i can bring to the dealer and then can paint over? What should I do?

Daffunda

3M clearbra tape. I got some leftovers from doing it, so I put them on as soon as I brought home the car from the dealer.

I knew this was going to happen with the mudguards, since I put mudguards on the other car, and same exact thing happened, and I slapped myself for it. As soon as I saw the tsx had mudguards, putting tape in it was my first priority.

They should provide clear tape with the mudguard kit.

BananaFusion

I took mine off with about 12000 miles on it, and 9 months, and just have a few very minor marks down at the very bottom. If you're not looking specifically for it, you'd never notice it.

I debated about keeping them off or putting them back on then, and in the end decided it looked better off.

markm929

Am I correct in my understanding that if you want to put the OEM body kit on , that the mud guards have to come off?

rza49311

iTrader: (1)

Where'd you get the 3m clearbra tape??

jwood_06TSX

I believe that is correct however, there is some one on here that "made" it fit together i think. But i don't think they are designed to work together...

waTSX

I had them for about two years, then they came off when I put the OEM body kit on. I thought I'd miss them more than I do, but I like the look of the car much more now without them. Much cleaner looking. Haven't had any issues with things slinging up on the sides, and I live in the sloppy state of Washington.

One of the corners was marred by one of the guards, so tape is definitely a good idea.

waTSX