what type of paint to use on mudflaps??
04-19-2001 | 10:13 PM
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From: Dearborn, MI
what type of paint to use on mudflaps??
i have a silver cl and i want to paint the mudflaps to match, i have seen some nice pics of a couple guys who did this with a silver CL. any suggestions on the type of paint to use? is touch up paint good or what? please give me some direction, thanks
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17 Yr Old Owner of a Silver CL-P, w/ spoiler, wood trim kit, mud flaps and soon some new rims
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17 Yr Old Owner of a Silver CL-P, w/ spoiler, wood trim kit, mud flaps and soon some new rims
04-19-2001 | 10:23 PM
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From: Lower Nazzie, Pa
if i were you, i'd take it to a honda dealership body shop (acura would probably charge more) and get them to paint it the same color.
i think that's the best way, but it'll cost you something.
i think that's the best way, but it'll cost you something.
04-19-2001 | 10:44 PM
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From: Ninth Gate & So Cal
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mrdeeno:
if i were you, i'd take it to a honda dealership body shop (acura would probably charge more) and get them to paint it the same color.
i think that's the best way, but it'll cost you something.</font>
if i were you, i'd take it to a honda dealership body shop (acura would probably charge more) and get them to paint it the same color.
i think that's the best way, but it'll cost you something.</font>
I think you are right about taking it to a the dealer or a "pro paint shop." The bumpers and other "flexible" parts require the addition of a "softener" in the paint to allow it to flex. Perhaps the dealer can recommend a good body shop, and they can color match or get the paint they use on the bumpers, etc...
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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI
- Mud guards
- Wheel locks
- Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
- Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
- Comptech headers & sways ready
- Silver AEM CAI ready
- 8 coats of Zaino magic
04-20-2001 | 12:14 AM
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well i bought mine at autozone.. it s a spray paint.. about 80% match my silver color..
and it costs about 5 bucks including clear code.
i knoow it s gonna fade away sooner or later.. but who cares i will just buy another bottle and spray it over again.. Cheap and looks good,
yah 0.02 cents =)
and it costs about 5 bucks including clear code.
i knoow it s gonna fade away sooner or later.. but who cares i will just buy another bottle and spray it over again.. Cheap and looks good,
yah 0.02 cents =)
04-20-2001 | 12:17 AM
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From: Ninth Gate & So Cal
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by oonowindoo:
well i bought mine at autozone.. it s a spray paint.. about 80% match my silver color..
and it costs about 5 bucks including clear code.
i knoow it s gonna fade away sooner or later.. but who cares i will just buy another bottle and spray it over again.. Cheap and looks good,
yah 0.02 cents =)</font>
well i bought mine at autozone.. it s a spray paint.. about 80% match my silver color..
and it costs about 5 bucks including clear code.
i knoow it s gonna fade away sooner or later.. but who cares i will just buy another bottle and spray it over again.. Cheap and looks good,
yah 0.02 cents =)</font>
Its not like your painting your roof
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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI
- Mud guards
- Wheel locks
- Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
- Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
- Comptech headers & sways ready
- Silver AEM CAI ready
- 8 coats of Zaino magic
04-20-2001 | 12:59 AM
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From: NJ
I just put mine on yesterday, black mud guards on a silver cl-s. They were $56 from ahmotor. I think it looks great, as it blends in with the black tires and black trim around the windows (above the chrome trim). They do flex quite a bit, they are a soft rubber/plastic. Any paint on them may easily crack. Put them on as black first and try it for a month.
A question on the screws for the front guards. It took little effort to get them out, and they wouldn't tighten up hand tight going back in, would screw in all the way and would then keep turning. Will the mud guards cause them to shake/loosen out, or are they fine? Perhaps a dap of silicon?
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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.
[This message has been edited by fast_daddy_car (edited 04-19-2001).]
A question on the screws for the front guards. It took little effort to get them out, and they wouldn't tighten up hand tight going back in, would screw in all the way and would then keep turning. Will the mud guards cause them to shake/loosen out, or are they fine? Perhaps a dap of silicon?
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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.
[This message has been edited by fast_daddy_car (edited 04-19-2001).]
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04-20-2001 | 01:09 AM
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Well, all but one of the screws tighten on my front mud guards. The one that doesn't, I've never had the problem of it coming off...even if it does, how much can that one screw cost to replace???
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