Has anyone attempted to paint the splash guards that Subaru sells? The dealership ordered some for me, but I don't have to pay until I pick them up, If they aren't going to work, I don't have to pay. I haven't seen them yet so I don't even know what they are made out of. If anyone has painted a set, please let me know what kind of paint you used and how they are holding up. Thanks

BTW '05 RS

 

Anybody?

 

I painted a set for scoobyboy. His paint is still holding up even when he went up to see snow. I use professional paint though. It's not from cans. It's paint by dupont that uses a mixture of 1:1 of the paint and an activator. The Clear coat I use is also a 2 part mixture. 4:1 of clear and its activator. But overall it holds up great.

 

Thanks, The main reason I am getting them is because I am from Denver and i will be driving in the snow a lot. I am looking for something durable, but i guess I't would be better for the splash guards to chip than for my fenders to chip. Any idea what a paint shop would charge to paint all four with a good, durable paint?

 

Well...Depending on the shop and depending on the quality of work that they do it would range from 80-150.

 

I'm considering throwing down the cash for the prodrive mud flaps. This goes allong the same theory of a second set of rims/snowtires for tahoe snowboarding trips. My only question is how well the match the wr blue on my sti.

 

Since the mudguard plastic is similar to bumper plastic, the painting techniques are pretty similar. Pro painting will yield the most durable results.

But if you have low standards like me, then a quick trip to the store for rattle cans is in order. Color matching is always kind of hit and miss. But keep in mind that these are mudguards and not the front hood! :P I would prep the surface with degreaser or acetone and then lightly sand with 320 or 400 if the surface is new. Wipe again, then spray some adhesion promoter, primer and check if more sanding is in order after it dries. Then spray the color coat and let it dry for 24-48 hours. It's okay if the surface is not super shiny, just as long as it is smooth. Then put on the clear coat.