who has mudflaps on there w204??
09-22-2011, 10:32 PM
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who has mudflaps on there w204??
hey guys i dont know if this happens to you but was just annoyed on how every time i wash my car i apply some tire shine, and every time when i drive off, the shine flings everywhere on the fender and the corner panel 
... so i was curious if anyone has any mudflaps on their car and if you can post some pics that would be nice
... so i was curious if anyone has any mudflaps on their car and if you can post some pics that would be nice
09-28-2011, 09:56 AM
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I say that because I've been there. I'm a big "home detailer" enthusiast. I have BINS of products I've bought and tried, etc. I just love caring for my baby 
Anyway, after a wash, ya know, there's so much work to be done if you want the best possible look: Dressing on the black rubber pieces to protect and enhance them, tire shine, wheel wax (esp on the back wheels, makes washing that horrible brakedust so much easier), etc, etc, etc.
The way to think of it is, if it's flying off when you drive off, obviously it's not being absorbed by the rubber. Next time you do it, try using DRASTICALLY less product. Just give it a shot. Right then, at that moment, it may not look as shiny as normal. But the next day, after some driving, it will look the same as your normal "day 2" looked, plus you'll have less residue on your paint.
In the end, mud flaps won't catch all of it anyhow.
Also, when you use the rest of whatever you're using now, buy some commercial grade product. My current fave is the one from Griots Garage -- see autogeek.net. Better quality products will be easier to lightly apply and will keep on your tire better. No autozone!!!
Anyway, after a wash, ya know, there's so much work to be done if you want the best possible look: Dressing on the black rubber pieces to protect and enhance them, tire shine, wheel wax (esp on the back wheels, makes washing that horrible brakedust so much easier), etc, etc, etc.
The way to think of it is, if it's flying off when you drive off, obviously it's not being absorbed by the rubber. Next time you do it, try using DRASTICALLY less product. Just give it a shot. Right then, at that moment, it may not look as shiny as normal. But the next day, after some driving, it will look the same as your normal "day 2" looked, plus you'll have less residue on your paint.
In the end, mud flaps won't catch all of it anyhow.
Also, when you use the rest of whatever you're using now, buy some commercial grade product. My current fave is the one from Griots Garage -- see autogeek.net. Better quality products will be easier to lightly apply and will keep on your tire better. No autozone!!!
09-28-2011, 10:04 AM
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Above and beyond wheel treatment products, the flaps I installed also have helped protect against general road blowback. I could quickly tell the difference after a rain by seeing less of a horizontal dried water pattern on the areas behind each wheel. My personal taste is that I also like the look, as they seem to add a bit more muscular aura to the wheel opening.
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09-28-2011, 10:34 AM
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I don't even know where I can get splash guard for the sports model. Dealer has that for luxury model only.
09-28-2011, 10:38 AM
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Mine are for a sport model. Working links seem to come and go online or at eBay, but they are made by HiTech in England. There is a place in Australia that sells them, but different folks have had different success getting them to ship to the US. Another related retailer in England does ship, but their website has been down for maintenance recently.
09-28-2011, 11:06 AM
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I say that because I've been there. I'm a big "home detailer" enthusiast. I have BINS of products I've bought and tried, etc. I just love caring for my baby
Anyway, after a wash, ya know, there's so much work to be done if you want the best possible look: Dressing on the black rubber pieces to protect and enhance them, tire shine, wheel wax (esp on the back wheels, makes washing that horrible brakedust so much easier), etc, etc, etc.
The way to think of it is, if it's flying off when you drive off, obviously it's not being absorbed by the rubber. Next time you do it, try using DRASTICALLY less product. Just give it a shot. Right then, at that moment, it may not look as shiny as normal. But the next day, after some driving, it will look the same as your normal "day 2" looked, plus you'll have less residue on your paint.
In the end, mud flaps won't catch all of it anyhow.
Also, when you use the rest of whatever you're using now, buy some commercial grade product. My current fave is the one from Griots Garage -- see autogeek.net. Better quality products will be easier to lightly apply and will keep on your tire better. No autozone!!!
Anyway, after a wash, ya know, there's so much work to be done if you want the best possible look: Dressing on the black rubber pieces to protect and enhance them, tire shine, wheel wax (esp on the back wheels, makes washing that horrible brakedust so much easier), etc, etc, etc.
The way to think of it is, if it's flying off when you drive off, obviously it's not being absorbed by the rubber. Next time you do it, try using DRASTICALLY less product. Just give it a shot. Right then, at that moment, it may not look as shiny as normal. But the next day, after some driving, it will look the same as your normal "day 2" looked, plus you'll have less residue on your paint.
In the end, mud flaps won't catch all of it anyhow.
Also, when you use the rest of whatever you're using now, buy some commercial grade product. My current fave is the one from Griots Garage -- see autogeek.net. Better quality products will be easier to lightly apply and will keep on your tire better. No autozone!!!
For 1st 2 visits back to dealer with the lux model, lots of black tire shine was tossed up on the fenders, and we had to towel the tires. We told them about it, and they now use less/different product, and problem is gone. You don't want splash guards dripping in tire sheen! If you travel on muddy roads (ex: WV ) or nasty winter roads, the mud flats are helpful.
Ugly oem's are there for lux's, and nice aftermarket for sports.
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09-28-2011, 11:57 AM
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I say that because I've been there. I'm a big "home detailer" enthusiast. I have BINS of products I've bought and tried, etc. I just love caring for my baby
Anyway, after a wash, ya know, there's so much work to be done if you want the best possible look: Dressing on the black rubber pieces to protect and enhance them, tire shine, wheel wax (esp on the back wheels, makes washing that horrible brakedust so much easier), etc, etc, etc.
The way to think of it is, if it's flying off when you drive off, obviously it's not being absorbed by the rubber. Next time you do it, try using DRASTICALLY less product. Just give it a shot. Right then, at that moment, it may not look as shiny as normal. But the next day, after some driving, it will look the same as your normal "day 2" looked, plus you'll have less residue on your paint.
In the end, mud flaps won't catch all of it anyhow.
Also, when you use the rest of whatever you're using now, buy some commercial grade product. My current fave is the one from Griots Garage -- see autogeek.net. Better quality products will be easier to lightly apply and will keep on your tire better. No autozone!!!
Anyway, after a wash, ya know, there's so much work to be done if you want the best possible look: Dressing on the black rubber pieces to protect and enhance them, tire shine, wheel wax (esp on the back wheels, makes washing that horrible brakedust so much easier), etc, etc, etc.
The way to think of it is, if it's flying off when you drive off, obviously it's not being absorbed by the rubber. Next time you do it, try using DRASTICALLY less product. Just give it a shot. Right then, at that moment, it may not look as shiny as normal. But the next day, after some driving, it will look the same as your normal "day 2" looked, plus you'll have less residue on your paint.
In the end, mud flaps won't catch all of it anyhow.
Also, when you use the rest of whatever you're using now, buy some commercial grade product. My current fave is the one from Griots Garage -- see autogeek.net. Better quality products will be easier to lightly apply and will keep on your tire better. No autozone!!!
thanks for the tip man!! im going to give it a shot for when i clean the car again.. btw what tire/rim products do you use??
09-28-2011, 11:58 AM
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Above and beyond wheel treatment products, the flaps I installed also have helped protect against general road blowback. I could quickly tell the difference after a rain by seeing less of a horizontal dried water pattern on the areas behind each wheel. My personal taste is that I also like the look, as they seem to add a bit more muscular aura to the wheel opening.
So what are the name on the flaps and what did it cost you if you dont mind me asking?? and is that product that you mensioned workded you wonders?? lol
09-28-2011, 02:11 PM
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I purchased an unpainted set from UK Car Mats back in late July of this year. The price was 30 British pounds plus another 30 pounds to ship to the US. At the time, in US $, it came out to $101, paid via PayPal. The painted sets cost about 4 times more before shipping.
I did the whole transaction via e-mail. The e-mail address is: sales@ukcarmats.co.uk.
I did the whole transaction via e-mail. The e-mail address is: sales@ukcarmats.co.uk.
09-28-2011, 03:09 PM
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I like them more for the look also, even more so when color matched like Sports did on his car, looks really sharp.
I have been trying to locate these smaller trim pieces as opposed to the larger guards (looking for style not effectiveness with these), but have only found them on revoZport for $390.00 bucks...Dealer does not sell them either, but I have seen them on more than one C class, even on this forum. Anyone have a clue where they are sold?
I have been trying to locate these smaller trim pieces as opposed to the larger guards (looking for style not effectiveness with these), but have only found them on revoZport for $390.00 bucks...Dealer does not sell them either, but I have seen them on more than one C class, even on this forum. Anyone have a clue where they are sold?
09-28-2011, 07:03 PM
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I purchased an unpainted set from UK Car Mats back in late July of this year. The price was 30 British pounds plus another 30 pounds to ship to the US. At the time, in US $, it came out to $101, paid via PayPal. The painted sets cost about 4 times more before shipping.
I did the whole transaction via e-mail. The e-mail address is: sales@ukcarmats.co.uk.
I did the whole transaction via e-mail. The e-mail address is: sales@ukcarmats.co.uk.
They were fast to respond and was very nice to deal with. I was quoted £140 painted including local taxes and shipping to Canada. I never got around to purchasing them, but I would still like to as I hope they will reduce the spray of brake dust on the side and rear of my car.
Maybe we could see if they could arrange some kind or group buy deal.
09-30-2011, 01:00 PM
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I like them more for the look also, even more so when color matched like Sports did on his car, looks really sharp.
I have been trying to locate these smaller trim pieces as opposed to the larger guards (looking for style not effectiveness with these), but have only found them on revoZport for $390.00 bucks...Dealer does not sell them either, but I have seen them on more than one C class, even on this forum. Anyone have a clue where they are sold?
I have been trying to locate these smaller trim pieces as opposed to the larger guards (looking for style not effectiveness with these), but have only found them on revoZport for $390.00 bucks...Dealer does not sell them either, but I have seen them on more than one C class, even on this forum. Anyone have a clue where they are sold?
