Mudguards painted or not? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yv1650c · 01-20-2007, 07:11 PM

Hi, I have a Yaris Hatchback in Bayond Blue (8T1) and I want to install the mudguards so, How's the best looking? if I got painted or not?
May you help me?

I attached two pics from my car at the Seller about 1month ago here in Caracas, Venezuela. My car has a 1.3L vvt-i 2NZ-FE engine. I love it!
Excuse my bad English, I'm not English Spoken!

Carlos Alvarez A.

hasher22 · 01-20-2007, 07:30 PM

There was a thread in here started by someone with the exact same topic.

The majority of the users said yes...

and i said yes. Painted Mud Guards will look better than black.

60 Somethings · 01-20-2007, 11:13 PM

On our Silver LB the stock black mudflaps look good. No plans to get them painted.

FYI: They work very well to keep mud and dirt off the car.

Violin · 01-21-2007, 08:47 AM

I had mine painted meteorite metallic to match the car. Looks good.

If the car were cleaner, I'd post up photos.

Silver Streak S · 07-11-2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

I had mine painted meteorite metallic to match the car. Looks good.

If the car were cleaner, I'd post up photos.

I'm curious how the painted mudguards have held up. Anyone have any feedback. I checked at the dealer about ordering the set of black mudguards and asked the guy if he knew whether the finish was smooth or matte. I had heard if the finish was matte there would be a better chance of the paint adhering to the mudguards. He had no knowledge of anyone painting them to match the car color. I also am concerned that the paint would crack or flake especially after an Ohio winter.

I also checked at an aftermarket specialist to see if the mudguards were available already painted. He had no luck locating anything.

Any feedback would be much appreciated. It sounds like the mudguards really help with the mud and I want to get them installed before Fall arrives. Just not sure I would like the black on the Silver Streak Mica sedan.

Thanks

as400g33k · 01-21-2007, 06:31 PM

as soon as I get mine (tnx Violin), I'll paint them to match the body work.

yv1650c · 01-21-2007, 06:49 PM

what are your colors?
mine it's 8T1 (BAYOU BLUE) what do you think about painting it?

Racer X-8 · 01-21-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yv1650c

Hi, I have a Yaris Hatchback in Bayond Blue (8T1) .... My car has a 1.3L vvt-i 2NZ-FE engine...

Nice color.

2NZ-FE/DOHC+VVT-i4: 1298cc 88 BHP @ 6000 rpm; 89lb-ft @4400 75mm bore x 73.5mm stroke 10.5:1 Compression Ratio

Interesting; the US spec engine is
1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve EFI VVT-i 4-cylinder
106 hp @ 6000 rpm; 103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

I don't know about painting the mudguards, mainly because I don't know how they're going to look after a while. They flex and bend. Won't that cause the paint to crack and flake? And, there are lots of other things that are black on the exterior. And if I were to paint them, I would DEFINITELY paint the rear sides only, not the sides that face the tires, that's maybe just so obvious, but has to be said, just to be sure.

Violin · 01-23-2007, 04:55 PM

My paint guy said they'd be fine. It would look terrible to only paint one side.

*Chris07LB* · 01-23-2007, 05:25 PM

Looks real nice Robert. Im a little worried with all my driving, that Polar White would get dirty as a B!tch though. I was very suprised at how well a job they actually do, for being as tiny as they are. Thanks again for them.

Violin · 07-11-2007, 07:05 AM

Still holding up fine.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 07-11-2007, 01:00 PM

even though im a big fan of painting exterior pieces i do have to say some cars it does look good but on mine im gonna leave them black.....

*Astroman* · 07-11-2007, 01:04 PM

For mine I like them black. Ties in real nice with my black wheels.

brickhardmeat · 07-11-2007, 01:09 PM

not

HTM Yaris · 07-11-2007, 03:34 PM

NOT

nsmitchell · 07-11-2007, 04:08 PM

I like them black too. They compliment the other black parts and trim on the car. Plus when they get scratched... they will look like crap.

BailOut · 07-11-2007, 04:36 PM

Some of you got the mud flaps stock? I didn't get them even with my "All Weather Package", and with all the snow around here they'd come in handy.

On those runoff days I use the rear wiper at least 3 or 4 times on the way home, when I can't see through the rear windshield anymore.

roxy84 · 07-11-2007, 04:45 PM

Bailout, this is a bit off topic, but what is your opinion on mudguards and mileage. its somehting im concerned about.

01-20-2007, 07:11 PM	#1
yv1650c Drives: Japanese 8T1 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 50	Mudguards painted or not? Hi, I have a Yaris Hatchback in Bayond Blue (8T1) and I want to install the mudguards so, How's the best looking? if I got painted or not? May you help me? I attached two pics from my car at the Seller about 1month ago here in Caracas, Venezuela. My car has a 1.3L vvt-i 2NZ-FE engine. I love it! Excuse my bad English, I'm not English Spoken! Carlos Alvarez A. Attached Images Last edited by yv1650c; 01-20-2007 at 07:17 PM. Reason: Error writing

01-20-2007, 07:30 PM	#2
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	There was a thread in here started by someone with the exact same topic. The majority of the users said yes... and i said yes. Painted Mud Guards will look better than black. __________________

01-20-2007, 11:13 PM	#3
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	On our Silver LB the stock black mudflaps look good. No plans to get them painted. FYI: They work very well to keep mud and dirt off the car. Attached Images __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE!

01-23-2007, 04:55 PM	#9
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	My paint guy said they'd be fine. It would look terrible to only paint one side. Attached Images

07-11-2007, 01:00 PM	#12
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	even though im a big fan of painting exterior pieces i do have to say some cars it does look good but on mine im gonna leave them black..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

01-21-2007, 08:47 AM	#4
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I had mine painted meteorite metallic to match the car. Looks good. If the car were cleaner, I'd post up photos.

01-21-2007, 06:31 PM	#6
as400g33k Drives: 05 YRS Silver Lining Metallic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 249	as soon as I get mine (tnx Violin), I'll paint them to match the body work.

01-21-2007, 06:49 PM	#7
yv1650c Drives: Japanese 8T1 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 50	what are your colors? mine it's 8T1 (BAYOU BLUE) what do you think about painting it?

01-23-2007, 05:25 PM	#10
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Looks real nice Robert. Im a little worried with all my driving, that Polar White would get dirty as a B!tch though. I was very suprised at how well a job they actually do, for being as tiny as they are. Thanks again for them.

07-11-2007, 07:05 AM	#11
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Still holding up fine.

07-11-2007, 01:04 PM	#13
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	For mine I like them black. Ties in real nice with my black wheels. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-11-2007, 01:09 PM	#14
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	not __________________ SPONSORED BY

07-11-2007, 03:34 PM	#15
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	NOT

07-11-2007, 04:08 PM	#16
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I like them black too. They compliment the other black parts and trim on the car. Plus when they get scratched... they will look like crap. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

07-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#17
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	Some of you got the mud flaps stock? I didn't get them even with my "All Weather Package", and with all the snow around here they'd come in handy. On those runoff days I use the rear wiper at least 3 or 4 times on the way home, when I can't see through the rear windshield anymore. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

07-11-2007, 04:45 PM	#18
roxy84 Drives: 07 black yaris 5 speed lb Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 54	Bailout, this is a bit off topic, but what is your opinion on mudguards and mileage. its somehting im concerned about.

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