strone guards and paint under them ...

[piotres]

Hello

I've been thinking if stoneguards needs to be removed every time we wash car or not ?

Doesn't the paint under them collect "permanent" (hard to remove) dirt when we ride with stone guards mounted in wet, dirty day or not ?

I just ask if paint under them is 100% safe .

Thanks for tips !

Regards
Peter

[BladeAZ]

At the very least, I'd remove them periodically and get a good coat of wax underneath them.

[BobSarley]

I do not know why people like them I have tried them a couple times and really do not like the look. I actually reurned a pair and tossed the 2nd pair. On my old Z I finally went with the 3m clear product. On my M I use nothing except TLC and wax.

[TexaZ3]

I like the looks, but Blade is right, you need to take 'em off once in a while and give a good coat of wax - both paint and guards too.

[MCoupeVet]

I don't think they look good on cars that are not black.

[mikey1951]

They rot & fall apart after 1 or 2 seasons. I went with anti sail guards behind all wheels (spacers pushed tires out). The fronts are great but the rears are not for all tastes. I recently repainted mine and they were chewed up inside - protected paint from sand & rocks. I vote for anti sail/mud guards.

[piotres]

Originally Posted by TexaZ3

I like the looks, but Blade is right, you need to take 'em off once in a while and give a good coat of wax - both paint and guards too.

Ok but should I remove them during every washing of car (let's say once a week) or not ?

For me those stoneguards look quite fine and nice, but clear foil is also good idea for sure.

[StarReaver]

Originally Posted by piotres

Ok but should I remove them during every washing of car (let's say once a week) or not ?

For me those stoneguards look quite fine and nice, but clear foil is also good idea for sure.

It won't hurt. Takes a second to apply-reapply anyway. Might as well give the guards a quick wash too.

[MCoupeVet]

I remove mine everytime i wash the car.

[pfrangip]

Just got a pair and the instructions say to remove them whenever you wash the car.

[AU99Z3MCoupe]

Ditto...remove and wash both sides of the guards. Let them dry before you put them back on. You will find that if you leave them on for a while, it will leave a "ring" around the guard.

I like mine on and it sets off the rear fenders. Especially when I look at if from the side. (black guards on artic silver)..I have had 3M fender protectors before on other cars and they would yellow with age. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Jonny Z3]

I have had my guards for 4 years or so. No paint damage at all, and the guards still look almost as good as i bought them. I remove mine every time i wash the car, and I thoroughly wipe off the front and back of the guards and keep a good coat of wax under them. I also make sure to have a good coat of wax on the whole area where they come in contact with the paint

No problems or complaints. they had taken a few hits from stuff flung from the front tires and are worth having IMO

[SunzOut]

there have been a few reports of paint "fogging" after leaving the guards on in the rain.

It's almost impossible to wash the car and not take them off. Just to try it, next time you've driven the car a few hundred miles, wash the car without removing them and then remove them. I'm pretty sure that the black outline that you see will answer your question.

[Markl006]

In my opinion, any time they get wet, you should take them off and let them completely dry before putting them back on.

I don't drive my car when its raining, so I take them off to wash the car, let them dry, then put them back on later. I also wax the back of them and the car once in a while.

[Gofast]

Originally Posted by SunzOut

there have been a few reports of paint "fogging" after leaving the guards on in the rain.

This also happens with Autox numbers, it usually goes away after the paint's been uncovered for a day or two.

[luciano136]

I remove and wash them each time I wash the car. It only takes a couple of extra minutes to do it. Also wax the inside of them on a regular basis. I can see that they are definitely much easier to use in a dry climate.

[Brad5161]

I like the look and take mine off whenever I wash the car. Takes very little time or effort. Mine are still in excellent shape.

[Jamesons Viggen]

I went with pre cut 3M clear bra for the fenders instead. It was part of a full body M Roadster kit, guy was selling just the new fenders for $25.

I figured this was a better bet than the stone guards which I had been on the fence about.

Seeing the maintenance needed with them, I am glad I went with the 3M.