Gm Molded Mud Flaps For An 08

[02SierraZ71]

I just bought a 2008 sierra ext cab and am about to install the GM molded mud flaps. I have searched and read all about the idea of putting the 3m paint protection film (clear tape) on the truck behind the mud flaps.

 

I bought a roll of it and it now seems like it will not be that easy to cut it and put it on so it looks good, but it is doable. There seems to already be some of this tape installed from the factory on the rear, but not enough to cover the entire area of where the mudflaps go.

 

Do you guys think it is necessary or a good idea to use this tape? Or do you think i should forget about the tape and just put the mudflaps on.

 

Im in the process of the install now.

[dsmazz]

I'd tape it. I did no my '07. Otherwise, dirt and dust, sand and crud, will get between and abrade the paint off the sheetmetal.

[MS3DALE]

I taped mine also,It took me a few extra minutes but I think its worth it.

[DamageInc]

Where do y'all get this fancy tape? In a northern (salt) environment, it might help trap salt against the metal, and be worse than just bolting on the flaps.

Opinions?

[02SierraZ71]

yeah i think im gonna use the tape. i guess i dont need it over the whole area, just where the flap hits the body.

 

Or, did you guys tape the entire area?

[shocktrp]

I had them on my Trailblazer - they scratched the sh*t out of the paint on all 4 of them.

 

Definitely tape the whole area (anywhere the plastic can touch).

[jdg2]

I just got my Husky mud flaps delivered yesterday and it looks like the protective film is pre-cut for the fenders. I guess I'll find out this evening.

[02SierraZ71]

im seriously thinking about selling these molded ones and going up to the dealer and getting the flat ones.

 

anyone have a part number and/or pic of the flat mud flaps?

[MS3DALE]

im seriously thinking about selling these molded ones and going up to the dealer and getting the flat ones.

 

anyone have a part number and/or pic of the flat mud flaps?

 

The part number for the flat ones with a Bowtie logo is 19172278,The part number for flat ones without any logo is 19154428.

[MS3DALE]

Where do y'all get this fancy tape? In a northern (salt) environment, it might help trap salt against the metal, and be worse than just bolting on the flaps.

Opinions?

I got mine at the local auto paint shop supply store,I got 3M brand.

The tape won't trap salt,It prevents the flap from rubbing the paint off the body panels.

[Graembo]

I just got my Husky mud flaps delivered yesterday and it looks like the protective film is pre-cut for the fenders. I guess I'll find out this evening.

+1

 

I put on Husky aftermarkets and they come with pre-cut 3M clear strips. The huskys used clips and bolts so they're on there TIGHT. A buddy's '06 has them (moulded style) on from the factory and his are held in with plastic push/barbs. His move around lot and have of course ground the paint away (rusty now).

 

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[Silver Wraith]

My last truck (a Dodge) I put the Dodge ones on and they started removing the paint within two weeks. The dealer re-painted (as a 'gesture', since THEIR accessory that I put on to protect the paint was removing it) and then put the clear tape on like they should have in the first place. No problems after.

[biller007]

I went with the GMC flat ones, on the front they dont even touch the paint because of the wheel well skirt, and on the back the factory tape is behind them. Other then having to drill the back I love them. I went with the flat because on my 03, the moulded rusted out the metal behing them. Mostly du to the weight on them from salt in the winter.Even the screws that come with them have rubber that is supposed to fill the threads and stop rust..

[Surfer_Nick]

If you want nice looking mud flaps that actually work, rather than just being there for aesthetics, get the Luverne flaps. They are stainless steel (won't rust) and are drill-less. They use the existing holes in the front and they use a clamp type thing that you tighten for the rear ones. I installed the 20" ones on both the front and the rear and they look dynamite, plus they actually do what they're supposed to do. Before I put them on, I was getting chips (and my truck was only a 2 weeks old!!!!) on the rocker panels, the lower part of the door, and just behind the wheel well. No more problems! Oh yeah, I might add, I ended up putting that clear tape on too just to be on the safe side.

[02SierraZ71]

I went with the GMC flat ones, on the front they dont even touch the paint because of the wheel well skirt, and on the back the factory tape is behind them. Other then having to drill the back I love them. I went with the flat because on my 03, the moulded rusted out the metal behing them. Mostly du to the weight on them from salt in the winter.Even the screws that come with them have rubber that is supposed to fill the threads and stop rust..

 

i have the flat ones now, and will be installing them in the morning.