DIY - Installing Mud Flaps

shah269 · 11-29-2011, 04:05 PM

I'm going to get this, not sure if I will do this DIY or Stealership...let's see how much time I have.

With respect to rubbing, yes you have to watch out! If your dealer is smart...some are some are not. All you need to do is run a line of clear silicone on all parts that touch the paint. This way the mud flap and the car will be one part and flex and fold as needed.

godmans · 03-10-2012, 06:56 AM

may i ask if there is other site that offer these? trying to see if i can get them cheaper than from dealerships

EINSER M · 04-10-2012, 08:22 PM

rancho leipzig i know you're reading this thread
those mud guards will look awsome on your cali130!!!
see below installed on a black 1er

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=mud+flaps

Black Flagged · 04-11-2012, 09:14 AM

"I see... says the blind man" thanks for those pics! luv that black on black, its all gangster

VMRWheels · 04-11-2012, 07:33 PM

Mudflaps are pretty sweet!

bimmertime · 08-15-2012, 02:22 PM

Damn the car looks beautiful, ahhhh love it

i logged in today to look if any member had done this bec i'm sick of that hard dirt & rocks hitting the paint and i was undecided about the look. Do me a favor and can you please take some pictures of the front mud flaps, but this time just a bit more parallel to the car thank you

k100shn · 12-07-2012, 07:58 PM

Great write up! I ordered mine from the website you posted and just installed them today!

The front ones were definitely more difficult than the back but the work was worth the result

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779058

k100shn · 12-07-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmertime

Damn the car looks beautiful, ahhhh love it

i logged in today to look if any member had done this bec i'm sick of that hard dirt & rocks hitting the paint and i was undecided about the look. Do me a favor and can you please take some pictures of the front mud flaps, but this time just a bit more parallel to the car thank you

I just did mine today and took some pictures earlier... hope this helps!

shah269 · 12-08-2012, 06:23 PM

DIY vs Stealership.....
shit...I'm going to have to think about this!
I think my dealer said $200 installed?

DrGadget · 12-08-2012, 10:37 PM

The mud flaps were easy to install. As everyone has stated, clean the area well where the mud flaps are to stick. The part numbers are shown on the attached photos. I imported them from BMW Silver City to Australia.

Some don't like the look ... but I do ... and once you see the muck thrown up by 225/255 Non-RFT tyres, it's a no-brainer.

mtnboy · 12-11-2012, 06:30 PM

Ok, thanks for the great write up. This definately got me through the process. Only comment is to be very careful how you finally position the fenders before the sticky goes on. Rehearse it a few times before the red tape comes off. better yet, if you can get in place and then pull the tape off. I mis aligned at first and had to shift, so there is not as clean of a seal as I would like.

Entering the rainy season here in oregon, and the fenders work as advertised and keep the majority of gunk off the car. Have yet to try in the snow.

Cheers

Lycan · 05-06-2013, 12:25 PM

Yup got those wheels and geting flaps painted stock color

GermX-85 · 05-06-2013, 01:01 PM

edwardh · 10-23-2013, 03:53 AM

Did the rears require any drilling?

3002 tii · 10-23-2013, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardh

Did the rears require any drilling?

NOPE!

As precaution, I even applied some clear bra film over the rocker/fender where the mudflap would sit so that grime/debris wouldn't get in between and damage the paint.

edwardh · 10-23-2013, 12:48 PM

Hmm, there seems to be a hole on the mud guard but no hole in the wheel well. Where might on purchase this clear film?
Your car looks great btw.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

NOPE!

As precaution, I even applied some clear bra film over the rocker/fender where the mudflap would sit so that grime/debris wouldn't get in between and damage the paint.

3002 tii · 10-23-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardh

Hmm, there seems to be a hole on the mud guard but no hole in the wheel well. Where might on purchase this clear film?
Your car looks great btw.

Thanks bud

Read some of the write-ups, but for the 135i you don't use all the mounting holes. I honestly did it on the fly without looking at the DIY, but it was apparent what would and wouldn't work. And whenever possible, I tried to reuse the existing screws.

You can find on eBay, look up 3m clear film and you can buy the size you want. Just make sure you properly clean/prep the area.

I used to think mud guards were fugly and had no purpose on a performance car but after years of wasting money on resprays, I decided it was worth taking a small hit on aesthetics to preserve the paint. And honestly I don't think it looks bad at all...

edwardh · 10-23-2013, 12:59 PM

This seems to be the only diy I can find for e82 but I guess I'll look harder. Haha I think the mud guards make the car look more aggressive, and protecting your paint is a plus.
Thanks for the info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

Thanks bud

Read some of the write-ups, but for the 135i you don't use all the mounting holes. I honestly did it on the fly without looking at the DIY, but it was apparent what would and wouldn't work. And whenever possible, I tried to reuse the existing screws.

You can find on eBay, look up 3m clear film and you can buy the size you want. Just make sure you properly clean/prep the area.

I used to think mud guards were fugly and had no purpose on a performance car but after years of wasting money on resprays, I decided it was worth taking a small hit on aesthetics to preserve the paint. And honestly I don't think it looks bad at all...

3002 tii · 10-23-2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardh

This seems to be the only diy I can find for e82 but I guess I'll look harder. Haha I think the mud guards make the car look more aggressive, and protecting your paint is a plus.
Thanks for the info.

Couple of links, including the dealer instructions (for 128i)

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...46&postcount=4

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=46

Not DIY but helpful posts here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269720

edwardh · 10-23-2013, 01:49 PM

Nice! This should help a lot. Thanks for the links, hopefully I don't run into any issues haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

Couple of links, including the dealer instructions (for 128i)

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...46&postcount=4

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=46

Not DIY but helpful posts here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269720

enak01 · 11-24-2013, 07:17 AM

So i feel a bit stupid replying to an old thread, but I found the info posted here helpful in installing the mudguards on my 2011 128i. The links by 3002 Tii were especially helpful. If someone is hunting today for info it's still helpful. btw, it was pretty chilly outside when I did the install, so the guards had stiffened up a bit. This made it hard to flex them to get the tape to press against the car. I borrowed my wife's hand-held hairdryer to provide heat to soften them up, being careful not to get overzealous and damage the car (paint, etc) in the process. The neighbors probably think I'm a nut. Oh, well.

Horigan · 11-25-2013, 09:15 PM

I found the installation a lot easier by spraying the clean body surface and exposed adhesive with window cleaner to keep them wet. This allows you to adjust mud flap position while you get the fasteners installed. Once it dries you're set. Same principle applies to installing headlight 3M protective film.

Here's how they look on Space Grey.

11-29-2011, 04:05 PM	#45
shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm going to get this, not sure if I will do this DIY or Stealership...let's see how much time I have. With respect to rubbing, yes you have to watch out! If your dealer is smart...some are some are not. All you need to do is run a line of clear silicone on all parts that touch the paint. This way the mud flap and the car will be one part and flex and fold as needed.
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godmans First Lieutenant 17 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 135i / 335i / X6M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: 6ix iTrader: (6)	may i ask if there is other site that offer these? trying to see if i can get them cheaper than from dealerships
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08-15-2012, 02:22 PM	#50
bimmertime Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: miami iTrader: (0)	Damn the car looks beautiful, ahhhh love it i logged in today to look if any member had done this bec i'm sick of that hard dirt & rocks hitting the paint and i was undecided about the look. Do me a favor and can you please take some pictures of the front mud flaps, but this time just a bit more parallel to the car thank you
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12-07-2012, 07:58 PM	#51
k100shn Private 6 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Estero, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [7.50]	Great write up! I ordered mine from the website you posted and just installed them today! The front ones were definitely more difficult than the back but the work was worth the result http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779058
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12-08-2012, 06:23 PM	#53
shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	DIY vs Stealership..... shit...I'm going to have to think about this! I think my dealer said $200 installed?
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12-08-2012, 10:37 PM	#54
DrGadget First Lieutenant 43 Rep 331 Posts Drives: M140i F20 LCI-2 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M140i [0.00]	Mudflaps with part numbers The mud flaps were easy to install. As everyone has stated, clean the area well where the mud flaps are to stick. The part numbers are shown on the attached photos. I imported them from BMW Silver City to Australia. Some don't like the look ... but I do ... and once you see the muck thrown up by 225/255 Non-RFT tyres, it's a no-brainer. Attached Images __________________ Current: Alpine White M140i F20 LCI-2, 250kW/335hp, 2018. Sold: Melbourne Red 340i F30 LCI Luxury Line MMPK - 265kW/355hp, 2016. Sold: Alpine White 123d e82, 2010, 150kW/204hp. Last edited by DrGadget; 12-08-2012 at 10:47 PM.. Reason: added side-on photo
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12-11-2012, 06:30 PM	#55
mtnboy New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portland, Or iTrader: (0)	Ok, thanks for the great write up. This definately got me through the process. Only comment is to be very careful how you finally position the fenders before the sticky goes on. Rehearse it a few times before the red tape comes off. better yet, if you can get in place and then pull the tape off. I mis aligned at first and had to shift, so there is not as clean of a seal as I would like. Entering the rainy season here in oregon, and the fenders work as advertised and keep the majority of gunk off the car. Have yet to try in the snow. Cheers
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05-06-2013, 12:25 PM	#56
Lycan Rollin MD roads in the 135 or the bikes. 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 128i, 2012 135i M package Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Belair Maryland iTrader: (0)	Yup got those wheels and geting flaps painted stock color
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10-23-2013, 03:53 AM	#58
edwardh Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '13 AW 128i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Did the rears require any drilling?
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11-24-2013, 07:17 AM	#65
enak01 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	So i feel a bit stupid replying to an old thread, but I found the info posted here helpful in installing the mudguards on my 2011 128i. The links by 3002 Tii were especially helpful. If someone is hunting today for info it's still helpful. btw, it was pretty chilly outside when I did the install, so the guards had stiffened up a bit. This made it hard to flex them to get the tape to press against the car. I borrowed my wife's hand-held hairdryer to provide heat to soften them up, being careful not to get overzealous and damage the car (paint, etc) in the process. The neighbors probably think I'm a nut. Oh, well.
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11-25-2013, 09:15 PM	#66
Horigan Private First Class 23 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle WA, USA iTrader: (0)	I found the installation a lot easier by spraying the clean body surface and exposed adhesive with window cleaner to keep them wet. This allows you to adjust mud flap position while you get the fasteners installed. Once it dries you're set. Same principle applies to installing headlight 3M protective film. Here's how they look on Space Grey. Attached Images Last edited by Horigan; 01-11-2014 at 03:13 PM..
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