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OUCH  Mud Flaps are required.
I have had my Slate Blue two weeks today and have 1,000 miles on it. I didn't get mud flaps and now I will be getting mudflaps and the fender flares on the rear doors sanded down and repainted.
I live off a gravel road with a 300ft gravel drive. I always have stones stuck in my tire treads. When I washed Old Blue today for the first time I have 5 places where stones have ripped the paint completly off the edges of the fender flares. When I get on I90 and run the speed up the stones are zinging out of my fron tires and wap.. 
Just a warning for everyone without mud flaps, hopefully they reduce the problem.
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08-15-2005, 05:47 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
So what do you guys (and gals  ) think about needing back mud flaps? I really am not excited about putting them on my H3, whenever it comes, but want to protect the rear fender flare. Has anyone just put them on the front? I am really thinking I will go the route Timgco did and get the clear bra done. One of my main concerns is one he mentioned, off roading with them on. Does anyone know of a nation retailer that installs this stuff? Would love to see it on a vehicle in person. Tim, how much did it cost installed if you don't mind me asking? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
$500.00 for the fender flares(just the "dirrect hit" spots) and the rocker panels.
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08-16-2005, 12:07 PM
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I have pics in the photo section, under, Boulder Grey, there are two listings, look at the second one
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08-10-2005, 06:48 AM
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where did you have clear shield installed? or should I try to do it myself with the small kits
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08-10-2005, 12:25 PM
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That's right. If someone is tired of cleaning the dirt off of theirs, I would be more that happy to drive it and clean it for you until mine gets here 
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08-15-2005, 05:55 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
So what do you guys (and gals ) think about needing back mud flaps? I really am not excited about putting them on my H3, whenever it comes, but want to protect the rear fender flare. Has anyone just put them on the front? I am really thinking I will go the route Timgco did and get the clear bra done. One of my main concerns is one he mentioned, off roading with them on. Does anyone know of a nation retailer that installs this stuff? Would love to see it on a vehicle in person. Tim, how much did it cost installed if you don't mind me asking? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
$500.00 for the fender flares(just the "dirrect hit" spots) and the rocker panels. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks. I may just have to go that route. Really don't want the mud flaps.
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08-07-2005, 08:53 AM
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We used a product called clearguard.
It is a heavy crystal clear film that reist stone chip. You can get the a small roll for 15.00 at pep boy.
We traced the front of the rear fenders and covered them. I think this area will get stone chip even with mud flaps installed. I will post some pics soon
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08-16-2005, 01:53 PM
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Too bad about that jagged black line on your fenders. Anyone else experiencing this?
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08-07-2005, 03:19 PM
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Hey all,
I live here in Orlando and drove my H3 through it's first downpour yesterday. Mud Flaps are for sure a must if you want to keep the car clean and reduce the amount of chipping. Mine is a base woithout mudflaps. The spray from the tires runs more that half way up the back door and covers the rear fender inserts. Those of you you buying darker colors will be forever cleaning your cars so it is recommended to spring th $80 for the flaps.
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08-15-2005, 03:27 PM
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Since most say that the mud flaps get in the way for off-roading, are they easy take on and off after the initial installation? Especially the fronts, since I have become paranoid about rocks chipping the rear fender flares after reading this post. The clear stuff from 3M looks interesting, but I am now broke after buying my new Hummer and and all the Hummer feed.
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08-16-2005, 11:24 AM
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Anyone have a picture of what the mud flaps look like on an H3? I may just get the fronts done if that will take care of most of the splash.
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08-07-2005, 01:52 AM
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rear: I did the whole fron of it all the way to the seam that opens with the door. Than I wen to the inside lip just under the flare.
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08-07-2005, 01:22 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
I feel your pain! We just got clear bra put on today. We did the front/ rear fenders flares and the rocker panels. Covered the rocker pannels complete. Covered the high impact areas of the fender flares.
I didn't want the mud flaps becuae they will more than likely gett ripped off when off roading.
Got the windows re-tinted today too. DARK! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Tim, I would love to see how it came out. Please post some pics when you get a chance.
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08-09-2005, 01:48 AM
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I like the idea of the clear bra material. My wife opted to not have a two Hummer family and picked up her new Xterra this week.
The Xterra came with the clear material on the lower half of it's rear fender flares.
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08-07-2005, 01:47 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Pinebutte:
OUCH Mud Flaps are required.
I have had my Slate Blue two weeks today and have 1,000 miles on it. I didn't get mud flaps and now I will be getting mudflaps and the fender flares on the rear doors sanded down and repainted. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Rather than have paint put back on, think truck bed lining. See if someone can paint the front of the flare with a scratch resistant, paint matched bedliner product without the anti-skid rubber particles.
If you repaint, how many times are you going to do this. The H3 has great ground clearance due to the large diameter tires. You really won't receive complete coverage with a mud flap unless that flap reaches the ground, or at least a minimum straight line from tire/ground to lowest point on flare.
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08-15-2005, 03:47 PM
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I'm getting mine installed tomorrow. $69 installed.
I know Hummers are to get dirty, but I'd at least like it to look clean while I'm city driving!  A small puddle, hell, not even a puddle just slightly wet pavement gets the entire side, especially the rear fenders dirty. And if you've hand-washed your H3, you know it takes a while to do and want it clean for at least 24 hours!
I'll look into the clear stuff at Pep Boys.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
I feel your pain! We just got clear bra put on today. We did the front/ rear fenders flares and the rocker panels. Covered the rocker pannels complete. Covered the high impact areas of the fender flares.
I didn't want the mud flaps becuae they will more than likely gett ripped off when off roading.
Got the windows re-tinted today too. DARK! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Tim, I would love to see how it came out. Please post some pics when you get a chance. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
$5.00 please.
Well, I took some pics, but cannot get them to show the C.B. So I oulined to show you whatt I had done. Just the impact areas.
ThE front flare I just had where the mud gets thown onto the flare. It wraps to the inside and cover just over the top. You can also see wher I had the rocker panel done up to.
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my issue is I want the Rock rails, and the removable steps. From what I have heard, flaps aren't going to fit... Guess I will go the clear route myself.
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08-15-2005, 10:10 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Will rear mud flaps really help keep the side of the car clean? I can't even pull out of the car wash without getting all sorts of splash marks all over the side of my black H3. I'm not too concerned about mud flaps possibly interfering with off-road activities - I just want my car to stay somewhat clean if I drive through a tiny puddle or even the tiniest amount of water on the road. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sadly, it's not the rear tires causing the problem. Next time you go through a puddle, watch through the side mirrors. The front wheels are the cause of your side getting smoked. I had the window open with my arm on the side (not outside!) and my arm got wet! LOL! I'm going in tomorrow. $69 is not bad at all to prevent stones, etc. from killing the back fender flares.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mr Hank:
I live here in Orlando and drove my H3 through it's first downpour yesterday. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
And we get plenty of those this time of year don't we 
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