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Old 10-10-2013, 11:19 AM   #11
chrisl
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Originally Posted by muffinz View Post
I recommend using them if you regularly drive past construction or on any kind of road that might have gravel or pebbles.

Over the course of its ~16,000mi life, my car has gotten a ton of small paint chips before the back fender as depicted in the picture. If I had mudflaps....I probably would not have any of these chips which are caused by the front wheels kicking up debris.
My Cayman actually has (from the factory) a clear plastic film covering the paint in that area, probably for exactly that reason.
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