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Splash Guards Contact w/ Fenders = Rust...

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Old 09-05-2008, 02:41 AM
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Default Splash Guards Contact w/ Fenders = Rust...

Washed the dd the other day and noticed that there was a small rust spot where the guards rubbed on the fenders. Both sides... I bought the car from the original owner, guards are Honda brand, "stealer" installed.

So... I plan to remove the guards, carefully sand off the rust, apply primer and touch-up paint, and replace the guards. The area is very small, maybe 1/4" dia.

What do you guys recommend to prevent this from happening again?

Thanks in advance...

05 EX Sedan, 5spd, bone-stock... (56,000 miles and climbing fast...)
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I would recommend some edge guard, or something rubber-based.
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Default Re: Splash Guards Contact w/ Fenders = Rust... (hydengr)

just to clarify are you talking about the "mud flaps" for lack of better words? mine made a little knick on each side I just touched it up
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You could try a bit of 3M clear film between the paint and the splash guard.
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