Has anyone purchased the Gen 3 Mud flaps / guards and had them painted? I was thinking about getting it painted to match before I install them. I would be getting them painted for the side that faces away from the wheel.
Re: Anyone... Paint Mud Flaps / Gaurds? You could just use rattle can paint if you want. The problem with painting the flaps is that they will eventually get rock chips. Even the face away from the tires.
Re: Anyone... Paint Mud Flaps / Gaurds? I had my 2008 & 2010 models painted. I had a good paint shop do it. If you don't the paint will start peeling off in about a year. It cost me $60 for each car.
Re: Anyone... Paint Mud Flaps / Gaurds? DIY may be worth a try... easy to paint before installation. :rockon: Can't see where perfectly exact color match is meaningful. The mud guards/flaps are in a wholly different orientation than the surrounding bodywork, and reflected light from the nearby road surface. You'd have to get down on your hands and knees to even try to get a good look-see on matching. It's a car, not a concert piano. Two 'Net sources for Toyota shake cans: Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems PaintScratch Touch Up Paint, Spray Cans IIRC, the "system" requires a special flex-undercoat for plastic, color coat, and maybe a clear top coat. Good luck.
Re: Anyone... Paint Mud Flaps / Gaurds? I painted mine with dark blue Krylon Fusion spray paint. The lid looked like a close match to my body color, but it turned out lighter on the mud flaps. They looked goofy on the car, so I've stripped them back to black.
Re: Anyone... Paint Mud Flaps / Gaurds? i tried it with all the right products it didn't work don't waste your time. RB
Re: Anyone... Paint Mud Flaps / Gaurds? I'm going to paint mine using all the correct stuff* and I'll post a step by step here and we'll see how they hold up. They are definitely a light duty item - not for the mud and snow folks. I live in a city with paved roads - the only hazards are running over an occasional wino now and then... *scuff them up *adhesion primer *base coat *matching paint *clear coat And were I live we don't have curbs... I am and optimist...
