H3 fenders and protection [Archive] - Hummer Forums by Elcova

View Full Version : H3 fenders and protection

NewHummerGuy

11-02-2005, 02:17 PM

Hello all and thank goodness for this site...I have a question I am hoping I can get some assistance on. I have a new birch white H3 with 305/50/20 Toyo open countries. What I am wondering is if there is any aftermarket (besides mudflaps) item which can be placed on fenders to protect from everyday road debris as well as rocks flying during four wheeling. I know there is some type of 3m tape you can buy but didnt know if something better is out there specifically for this use.......Thanks all

NewHummerGuy

11-02-2005, 02:17 PM

1COOLH3

11-02-2005, 04:29 PM

You really should consider the mudflaps- not only do they protect the fenders but they keep mud and crap off the whole side of the truck.

I was reluctant to put them on at first but it's been the best "upgrade" I've done so far.

NewHummerGuy

11-02-2005, 04:35 PM

Thanks cool. and u r probably right. my folks have a 06 expedition and got this stuff called "road block" put on which protects front end from chipping. thought maybe something like this existed.

1COOLH3

11-02-2005, 04:56 PM

I bought a protection kit like you are thinking of for my H3 but never installed it since the mudflaps work so good.

I did install the 3M clear protection on my white Buick Rainier in front of the rear fenders because they stick out and are prone to chipping. I spent 2 hours cutting and fitting the right shapes and then applying them only to have them come off in the first car wash I went through. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

NewHummerGuy

11-02-2005, 05:08 PM

so is there an actual kit???? something more durable than the regular 3m tape from the hardware store? or did u just use the 3m tape which comes in rolls?

thanks cool

HummerNewbie

11-02-2005, 05:25 PM

Check out 3M's Clear Mask (http://www.clearmask.com/) kits. If I recall, fstop is getting ready to install his but it didn't look like it matched.

NewHummerGuy

11-02-2005, 05:54 PM

thanks newbie http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

1COOLH3

11-02-2005, 06:19 PM

There are pre-cut kits on ebay and 3M has the protective film in rolls. Check the links below:

ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hummer-H3-2006-Invisible-Paint-Protection-Car-Bra_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50457QQitemZ8010627 027QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

3M Protection (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMnMz0vM0Q9KzYsPDdaP0I8yizeINzIO0C _IcFQEADUXpu0!)

HummerNewbie

11-02-2005, 06:40 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NewHummerGuy:
thanks newbie http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Any time. Just let us all know how they are if you get one http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

NewHummerGuy

11-02-2005, 06:54 PM

thanks for the info. those look kind 'O' crappy. mud flaps are seeming more and more likely.

evldave

11-03-2005, 12:25 AM

Went down late last week and got a ~$250-$300 quote from a local Rhinoliner dealer for the fenders up to the edge of the body (that little rubber piece).

I have a black H3 and am really torn on what to do since I spend a lot of time driving in the pacific NW woods - I went out last weekend after having my H3 for a week and put a few very nice scratches in the fenders. I haven't looked @ the front, but the rear fenders are removeable so in a few years when I upgrade to a V8, I can always get new fenders and replace (or take a hit on resale because of the rhinolining). Mudflaps are in the garage and go on this weekend...

NewHummerGuy

11-03-2005, 12:54 AM

thanks dave....will research the rhino lining as well. in the meantime will most likely install mud flaps as a preventive step.

this site is great....thanks again to all...