To those with integrated side moldings behind the wheels / aka rock and mud guards
06-27-2011, 12:49 PM
#1
To those with integrated side moldings behind the wheels / aka rock and mud guards
I just realized this weekend when washing my car that these things have pockets that can accumulate TONS of debris. Mine had a great deal of accumulated dirt in it along with some leaves and pine straw. It seemed that this was just a plastic pocket but I would be nervous about letting matter decay there because it might start rust...
Maybe everyone already knew this but for me it was eye opening as I wash my vehicle every weekend and have never seen this before.
Maybe everyone already knew this but for me it was eye opening as I wash my vehicle every weekend and have never seen this before.
06-28-2011, 12:03 AM
#3
Yes, ive noticed that as well. Thats why i make it a point to hose it down everytime i wash the car and the wheel wells. I dont know why they would be designed that way.
06-28-2011, 03:27 AM
#4
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they are designed to help catch stones so the car behind you doesn't kick up the rocks and so on. As far as starting rust, the pockets have a hole for water to drain out and I highly doubt it would start rust or cause something to decay. I usually hose mine out too with water and get most of the rocks and stuff.
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