BuffBakerGA

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I thought I saw a diy somewhere about color matching the black splash guards. Does anyone have a write up on it? I took mine off the SSM and now I have the infamous "Sand blast" rings where the guards use to be and I can't find the thread.

People who have done it, how are they holding up?

ifirahse

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You know you can just buy them colormatched from acura right?

sol_da_man

go to your nearest dealer. they should have sets on hand.

vicgreen19142

I have an ssm TL and I was thinking about doing the same thing last week.

BuffBakerGA

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I would like to paint the black ones that I already own to save some $$$ and minimize the headaches trying to sell the black ones that nobody wants...

I'm thinking about getting some primer white spray paint for plastics at home depot, putting a couple of base coats on it, and then finishing it off by spraying a couple of coats of the SSM paint (or whatever is close at autozone) as a final coat. That should allow the SSm paint to adhere to the plastic and still allow some flexing. Maybe a little sanding before the primer...

Any thoughts?

jbtl08

My car had the plain black ones installed when I bought it. I just ordered and installed a set of NBP color matched splash guards yesterday. They look 100x better and they were only 105$ shipped from Curry Acura (ebay auction - 165$ msrp).

I'd much rather spend the 105$ and have them look right and hold up to the elements than to repaint them every 3-6 months. Given where they are on the car, I think a DIY would lead to peeling and cracking after some abuse/weathering.

Just my

If you end up doing it yourself, post some pics, I'd be curious to see how it comes out as well as the longevity.

ChicagoBurbs

I bought mine color-matched, paid about $100 for all four on eBay. They're awesome looking and they fit great. I agree that painting them yourself is not worth what it will cost or the problems you may have with chipping.

vinnier6

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you can minimize the headaches of trying to sell them by throwing them in the trash....

terminex

I found a paint company in town who makes color match spray paint. this is what I did:

1. Clean the splash guards VERY well
2. apply SEVERAL coats of a GOOD primer made for plastic / rubber
3. apply 5 to 8 coats of the paint using thin coats
4. apply 5 to 6 coats of GOOD clear coat

It is not difficult. after I was done I used the leftover to do my front license plate mount, and my engine cover.

BuffBakerGA

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How are they holding up?