rock guards / splash shields

[vatechguy3]

I know, another thread on rock guards / splash shields.

been doing a lot of searching both on here and on google looking for some protection on the rear of the front wheels. and yes, I agree, GM should have installed something similar to the rear of the rear wheels on the fronts.

I'm not sure I like the RPIdesigns version.

but I found these two on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-CA...feeb5e&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-CA...32207966&rt=nc

thoughts? other opinions / options?

I think I prefer the ones for $63, I think the extra size offer better protection.

thanks
tony

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by vatechguy3

I know, another thread on rock guards / splash shields.

been doing a lot of searching both on here and on google looking for some protection on the rear of the front wheels. and yes, I agree, GM should have installed something similar to the rear of the rear wheels on the fronts.

I'm not sure I like the RPIdesigns version.

but I found these two on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-CA...feeb5e&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-CA...32207966&rt=nc

thoughts? other opinions / options?

I think I prefer the ones for $63, I think the extra size offer better protection.

thanks
tony

Extra size may offer better protection but it also looks kinda weird IMO. I just bought the 58.00 ones though

[bobby35ny]

I bought the cheaper ones ....they work fine. I thought the bigger ones would be too big.

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

I bought the cheaper ones ....they work fine. I thought the bigger ones would be too big.

Pics?

[vatechguy3]

for those of you who have tried these, how do they compare width wise to the stock rear guard?

I am still contemplating ordering the stock GM 2013 rear shields:
CHEVROLET GM OEM 22895337 Rear Bumper-Splash Shield
CHEVROLET GM OEM 22895336 Rear Bumper-Splash Shield

this way, the car will maintain the OEM look. I have seen a few threads on here where the guys started with the above GM parts and cut off the recessed section and installed them similar to the ebay versions.

thoughts?

thanks
tony

[Slowp0ke]

I was surprised at the amount of rock chips this car accumulated with just 5800 miles on it
:( the spot right behind the door by the "gills" is just horrible!

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by vatechguy3

for those of you who have tried these, how do they compare width wise to the stock rear guard?

I am still contemplating ordering the stock GM 2013 rear shields:
CHEVROLET GM OEM 22895337 Rear Bumper-Splash Shield
CHEVROLET GM OEM 22895336 Rear Bumper-Splash Shield

this way, the car will maintain the OEM look. I have seen a few threads on here where the guys started with the above GM parts and cut off the recessed section and installed them similar to the ebay versions.

thoughts?

thanks
tony

I was going to go that route too, but I couldn't find out how they were attaching them. The stock rears have to be cut up quite a bit to work and it doesn't leave anything for the 2 screws in the fender well to connect to... I am assuming they use nothing but double sided tape.

[Clark Grizwald]

I bought these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261515054932...84.m1423.l2649

[2014CamaroZL1]

I bought a generic truck set and custom cut them to fit.
$18 mud flaps + $5 3M hd molding tape.
Make them as large or small as you like.
Search the forums for a couple of how-tos.
Also recommend paint protection film on the rockers and gills.
Big flaps + PPF + 25,000 miles = Like New.

[bobby35ny]

Originally Posted by jayno20

Pics?

No pics, Car is at the dealer this week, that's another post, LOL.

I did a lot of research on the splash guards. The popular choices were the cheap Ebay or the super expensive ones, I forget the brand.

I used the ebay ones and bought the 3m moulding tape and it works fine.
2 factory screws and the 3m tape does the job!.
-bobby

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by Clark Grizwald

I bought these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261515054932...84.m1423.l2649

I looked at those ones, too. How do you like them?

[vatechguy3]

Those $40 ones look good.
But they also look small.

The ones for $63 on ebay are the best protection, but you guys are probably right, they are also noticable.

Decisions decisions

Tony