If you?re thinking that mud guards are designed only for long-haul semi trucks, better think again. Popularly known as mud flaps, mud guards are great exterior accessories you can install on your SUV, pickup truck and even on cars. Since the lower door panels and the fender panel which are situated just behind the wheel well are among the sections of the vehicle that are prone to dings and paint-chip, it is really imperative to have mud guards installed in your automobile.

Defined, mud guard is a plastic flap, a metal or a rubber shield that attaches directly behind a tire of wheels and trucks. In some states, mud guards are required by the law on trucks, but they can also be mounted on other types of vehicle to add a restyling touch. The main purpose of mud flaps or mud guards is to protect your car?s body from mud, loose pieces of gravel and other debris that flung out as the tires start to spin. Without mud guards, those elements and debris are more likely to hit the body of your automobile and bring damage to its finish.

Mud guard installation is a very simple step that helps keep the lower part of your automobile from mud and other damaging elements. Aside from that, mud guards also do the job of deflecting excessive rain water. And the more muck and dirt you keep off your automobile?s finish, the less chance you have of experiencing some kind of paint damage and rust problems. So maintain your vehicle?s smooth finish and keep it clean using a set of mud guards. For passenger vehicles, mud guards aren?t always offered as standard accessories. However, nearly every commercial truck has mud flaps as protectors and safety features on the road.

Just like any other car and truck accessories, mud flaps have also become popular means of self-expression these days. Custom molded mud guards are offered for those who want to customize their cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. Most auto-part stores have custom made mud guards tailored to fit your vehicle?s year, make and model. So you are assured to find units with perfect fit. In installing mud flaps, drilling may be required to fit in retaining screws. But you have to make sure that the section where drilling will be done is free from brake lines, fuel lines and other car components that could be smashed by drilling.

Vehicle mud guards are really functional and they help in giving you safe drives. Those drivers and car owners who have already equipped their machines with mud guards may realize that these contraptions are definitely useful in keeping the vehicle?s undercarriage free from dirt. Mud guards excellently do this job by redirecting sprays of mud, water and loose pieces of gravel. Small dents and scratches on the car?s paint brought by flying debris may also be avoided. So if you don?t have any, now is the right time to equip your vehicle with quality mud guards.

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Ford F-350 Super Duty - Mud Guard Trim

POWERFLOW MUD GUARD ACCENTS, STAINLESS STEEL, SET OF 2 -- Includes instructions and installation hardware; Made from first quality stainless steel; Features a contemporary stainless design and rolled outer edges for safety and strength; More durable than rubber and will not crack or discolor; Highlights your car's appearance; For Powerflow Mud Flaps with part numbers 3102, 3103, and 3104.

Brand: Power Flow
Location: Front Or Rear