Just wondering if its common to put flaps in the back of the wheel wells.... i drive only on paved roads but nomatter what i get mud and grime behind on the quarter panels and fenders... my car is white too so it shows easily... just didnt know if they were appropriate to put on or not, thanks!
They look better without them, obviously. I used to have them on my Mach 1 when I had 15" Cragars on it, but now that I've got 18s, I removed them and deal with having to clean a little splash up every now and then. My opinion: It's better to look slightly bad with a little dirt sometimes than to look slightly bad with mud flaps constantly.
I added them. Rarely ever see dirt roads, but enough derbies on the roads was causing nicks in the rocker panels. I care more about the paint than what others think of the flaps. I am no body man, but did All the body work and paint work.
I recall the Roadkill show guys tested Armor All Custom Shield and it looked to do a pretty good job given the abuse they threw at it. Just googled it and seems there is a clear version. I might give this a try myself come spring... whenever that will be https://www.amazon.com/Armor-All-17230-Coating-Aerosol/dp/B00FF0K8FM Roadkill show - applying the shield at 5:22 mark Peel off at 9:38 mark http://www.roadkill.com/video/chevy-vs-ford-cop-car-thrash-battle-roadkill-episode-12/
I have a pair of "BUICK" mudflaps (NOS) that I found in my dad's shed that were never installed on any of his Buicks. I cannot guess their age. I install them on m7y GS with those metal spring paper clips, 3 on each mudflap. That way, I can remove them at a carshow. They actually perform their task. U should see the crap that they collect and keep off the fender.
The question for me is, do you like the look of mud flaps? I personally would prefer frequent car washes.
My 66 Wildcat came with "Tweety" mud flaps. I removed one rear flap while polishing chrome and found rust. It hadn't rained in two days, but it was wet behind the mud flap. Off they all came. I personally feel that mud flaps only trap mud and water next to the metal. Not a good combination, especially in a climate like ours.
I'm not a fan of mud flaps, or at least the look of them. One option is to make them yourself out of clear lexan glass so they're not so obvious. Of course, they're not going to stay looking nice and clear so I would make a pattern of each one so you can cut new ones when you need them.
I put this same style on n my '72 when I'm at at the track just to keep rubber from getting onto the paint. On my ratty '67 I allow the rubber to get on the car because it helps cover the rust.
If you are concerned about rubber sticking to the quarters when you go to the track, coat that area with some Vaseline and you'll be able to wipe it right off after the races.
I like the rubber on my quarters, and bugs on my windshield, shows people your not afraid to drive it
