I've searched and saw a couple of threads about some forum members finding that their splash guards have damaged the paint underneath, so they have to keep them on, or have the paint touched up and removed them. The 2003 SSM TL-S I bought two weeks ago has the same problem. I'm going to leave the splash guards on, but I want to paint them.

I saw that some members have made suggestions as to how to paint them (pretty basic rules - clean, sand, paint, put on clear coat), and there was even one post with a small pic of a TL with their splash guards painted, but I wanted to get some advice from someone who actually did paint the splash guards themselves, what they did to prep and paint them, any problems, and a pic if possible.

Thank you.

 

Anyone?

 

I wanted to attempt this project this summer, but I think I'm gonna get a body kit instead. But any ways, I did some research and you will need to first coat the mudguards with a rubberized primer, followed by a basecoat and clearcoat. The clearcoat should have the flex added (a flex additive that allows the paint on the mudguard more flexibility.

I found this materials over the internet (paintscratch.com):

- 12.5 oz. Rubberized Primer spray can for ANY unpainted surfaces or to fill and smooth the surface.
- 12.5 oz. basecoat spray can. One can covers six square feet. (Tricoat paints have a basecoat and midcoat.)
- 12.5 oz. clearcoat spray can. One can covers six square feet.
- 12 oz. Bulldog Adhesion Promoter. One can covers six square feet.
- Rubbing compound (Used for polishing the clearcoat)
- Tack Rag (Used for removing dust before painting)
- Sandpaper pack (Used for sanding the primer, paint, etc.)
- Acrylic Lacquer Thinner (Good for cleanup and paint removal)
- Wax and Grease remover. (Removes wax and grease from the surface you are painting)

here is the link:
http://www.paintscratch.com/whatorder.htm#size

go to the rubberized bumper repair section.

another reason why I didnt attempt this project was becuase they will not ship canned spray over the border (I reside in Canada).

hope this helps, good luck with the project.

 

jus take the guards off, it looks better imo

 

Wow, thanks for the advice and sharing the research, Volly 1llusionz! That's the route I'll take. Doesn't sound too difficult or too expensive. As I wrote, there's paint damage under the splash guards, so I just can't "take the guards off", because it's a more labor-intensive and costly effort to fix the scarring underneath.

 

I took my Mudguard recently when i got my rims installed. I only have little marks than are not noticeable, I just clay barred and wax my car today, looks as good as new.

Keep us posted on the outcome, I want to see pics!