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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Splash Guards?

Hi I am new here, I have an anthracite metallic 2006 TL looking to add splash guards my question is will they look good or no? some pics to help out would be great..

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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I got a 04 silver TL and i got black splash guards, and they look pretty good. Im new to this site and i don't really know how to post pics sorry.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Thanks. Will look into it I wanna be sure its worth spending money on or no.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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I have them on my 07 tl-s, and I think they give the car a pretty clean look. They are paint-matched to the body color so they blend in better. Heres a picture...



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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Sure they look good. I would really suggest getting the color matched ones.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Yup the painted splash gaurds actually really make the car look nice. ALmost gives it a clean body kit type look. I added the OEM painted splash gaurds to my 07 KBP Type S and I love them. THey also help keep the side of the car cleaner (road grime wont fly up on stick to the side) and they also will save you a few rocker panel rock chips.

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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I also just installed these on my ASM TL-S and they do look really good, very clean. Definitely worth the $100 or whatever they were off ebay.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ECUpirate025
I have them on my 07 tl-s, and I think they give the car a pretty clean look. They are paint-matched to the body color so they blend in better. Heres a picture...



you car looks really good with those. My car is anthracite metallic do I still need to get them color matched?

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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^^^^ Yes, I would definitely go with the color matched guards, for sure.


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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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ECUpirate025 and Steven Bell - did you guys buy those splash guards color matched from the factory or was that a custom job? I have the generic unpainted black plastic ones on my '04 AM and I was thinking about painting them myself after visiting www.paintscratch.com to get some paint. I was just worried with how well the paint will hold up in such a high-impact area?
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Jive, I bought mine from the dealership when I purchased the car. If you do paint yours, they should be OK if the paint from PaintScratch.com is for cars.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Freshjive360
ECUpirate025 and Steven Bell - did you guys buy those splash guards color matched from the factory or was that a custom job? I have the generic unpainted black plastic ones on my '04 AM and I was thinking about painting them myself after visiting www.paintscratch.com to get some paint. I was just worried with how well the paint will hold up in such a high-impact area?
can you post pics of your car wanna see how they look .. thanks.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Sorry this is the best picture i have right know showing the stock splash guards.

Just to give you an idea of what some cars look like with them on.

I think TL's look much better with the guards than w/out.



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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Jive, I bought mine from the dealership when I purchased the car. If you do paint yours, they should be OK if the paint from PaintScratch.com is for cars.

Got ya, thanks for the response. Paintscratch.com does indeed sell factory matched paint for cars in multiple size mediums including a 12.5 oz spray can. Since I would be painting via this method as opposed to professionally done, my only concern is how well the paint will hold up while enduring driving conditions. I think this is a project I will take on after the winter season is over as the sand/salt debris could cause some premature chips in my new mod
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Storm
can you post pics of your car wanna see how they look .. thanks.
dbqtown's pics of his splash guards are exactly what I have on my AM
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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i just ordered a pair painted, once i put them on, ill post some pics . i think painted splash guards looks better.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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I have an '06 AM TL too. I added the unpainted guards to mine soon after I purchased the car. I think they look great. In fact, I think all Honda vehcile look better with splash guards.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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thanks guys I just got the splash guards waiting for a sunny day to put them on.. cant wait!!
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Freshjive360
Got ya, thanks for the response. Paintscratch.com does indeed sell factory matched paint for cars in multiple size mediums including a 12.5 oz spray can. Since I would be painting via this method as opposed to professionally done, my only concern is how well the paint will hold up while enduring driving conditions. I think this is a project I will take on after the winter season is over as the sand/salt debris could cause some premature chips in my new mod

Give it a try-couldn't hurt.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Give it a try-couldn't hurt.
I definitely think I will, but I'm still deciding if I want to do it right before winter season. When I go ahead with the job I'll let everyone know!
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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i think they look nice and you gotta get the CM ones. they are functional too obviously.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Freshjive360
Got ya, thanks for the response. Paintscratch.com does indeed sell factory matched paint for cars in multiple size mediums including a 12.5 oz spray can. Since I would be painting via this method as opposed to professionally done, my only concern is how well the paint will hold up while enduring driving conditions. I think this is a project I will take on after the winter season is over as the sand/salt debris could cause some premature chips in my new mod
Personally, I would get them professionally sprayed. You want to use a paint that incorporates a flex agent so that it won't crack if the plastic flexes....same stuff that's used on bumper covers and other flexible trim.

Luckily, in my case the black plastic matches black paint!

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramrodthrusterpuppy
Personally, I would get them professionally sprayed. You want to use a paint that incorporates a flex agent so that it won't crack if the plastic flexes....same stuff that's used on bumper covers and other flexible trim.

Luckily, in my case the black plastic matches black paint!
I hear you man, but the price saving may justify me to do it myself. I'm gonna run to a local body shop soon to see what they will charge for the splash guards and also the rear and front "satin" silver trim (above license plate and on hood/grill) which I was also debating tackling myself. P.S. nice wheels and tires lol
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramrodthrusterpuppy
Personally, I would get them professionally sprayed. You want to use a paint that incorporates a flex agent so that it won't crack if the plastic flexes....same stuff that's used on bumper covers and other flexible trim.

Luckily, in my case the black plastic matches black paint!
lookin nice

I am going to try one splash guard and see if it looks good unpainted if it doesn't I am going to try to get them color matched.
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Freshjive360
I hear you man, but the price saving may justify me to do it myself. I'm gonna run to a local body shop soon to see what they will charge for the splash guards and also the rear and front "satin" silver trim (above license plate and on hood/grill) which I was also debating tackling myself. P.S. nice wheels and tires lol
Yeah, they look familiar, eh?

As far as professional painting...Shouldn't be that much...I suspect that the savings may be negligible once you factor in paint, labour and having a professioanl do it, but post pix either way when you're done!

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lookin nice

I am going to try one splash guard and see if it looks good unpainted if it doesn't I am going to try to get them color matched.
Unless you have a black car, get them colour matched...looks way better!
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramrodthrusterpuppy
Yeah, they look familiar, eh?

As far as professional painting...Shouldn't be that much...I suspect that the savings may be negligible once you factor in paint, labour and having a professioanl do it, but post pix either way when you're done!
Will do, but don't hold your breath because I may do it in the spring! (not totally sure yet) But I def will post pics when its done and I'll let everyone know which route I took
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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where's the best place to buy the color matched ones? ebay or an OEM dealer? I'm seeing some generic ones on ebay but no paint-matched for an '05 anthracite
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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you can sorta see my unpainted ones on my car, and i like mine unpainted actually!

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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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The painted ones look nice on the car
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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color matched looks the best
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