I'm wanting to add mudflats for my M3 but want to make sure I do it right to begin with. Not looking for the cheapest or the biggest but something that works very well and won't lead to any problems down the line. I'm willing to pay a little extra to just do it right to begin with. I like the idea of using the existing routing points instead of drilling but am not sure if that is the best way to actually go about it. I have seen some people talk about getting some PPF done under where you attach the flaps to protect the paint under them and some even mention adding little foam or double sided tape. Seems like PPF would be cheap for small sections, but I'm not sure where to get it. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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Candleflame
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the cheapest ones are the best! just make sure you line them with some felttape to protect the paint.
Soul Surfer
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The three mud flap options that standout from the rest are...
All three options do not sit on your Tesla's paint.
All three options do not sit on your Tesla's paint.
M3_Performante
Member
This^^^^
The highest rated ones on Amazon are on sale for $20 right now and free returns if you don't like them.
No sense paying over $40 for mud flaps for these cars imo and can't believe some of them are $200+
stopcrazypp
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You can find bulk rolls of PPF for cheap on Amazon. Just an example below (may not be right size, just the first result I found):
https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Paint-Protection-Bulk-25-inches/dp/B00B3IXSMA/
Measure the size you might need and then buy a roll of suitable size and cut it out. It would likely be much cheaper than trying to find ones with the shape already cut out. Make sure to apply the PPF on the paint itself (not on the flap). This is because sand/dirt can still get in between and scratch the paint. Basically it's not necessarily the flaps rubbing against the paint that does the damage, it's the sand that gets in between.
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ThaiBruin
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I installed these and love them. They do NOT touch the paint and are flexible TPU and not hard plastic, so they won't break if they hit something hard.
M3_Performante
Member
installed these today....also bought small roll of 3M PPF and cut some pieces to protect the paint
Yup, these are the ones I got and they're great. No paint contact where "normal" flaps would install and with good coverage.
That is what I ended up ordering with a roll of 3M PPF. I have not installed them yet, but they seemed a decent compromise between the fitting the car and protection. Thought about going with Rokblokz or Rally Armor, but both seem a little bigger than I would like. May go with a colored set down the line to change things up.
FrostByt371
Member
Cant beat these for $16 and change. They fit well, easy to install. They are mud faps, not sure how paying 3x more will be more beneficial. Has the same shape as most of the ones out there and it doesn't make the Model3 look like a semi with big square flaps. Might as well put one of those silver girl with the legs crossed emblem things.
cmy4x4
Member
TESBROS.COM $55 and come with the PPF. Just the right size, don't stick out or hang down too far.
Occupied Mars
Banned
Got mine at the Yeslak store for $39, they are a set for front and rear, but I just installed the front. The flap length is shorter than the OEM one, which is advantageous when driving over a speed bump.
Went with the ones from Lasfit, does sit on the paint, but really, it's a daily driver and not a show car, so it didn't matter to me too much.
lddy.no
Tesla Model 3 2017-2023 Mud Flaps No Drilling Required Splash Guards Matte Fender Upgraded PP Material Accessories
The mud flaps protect your Model Y from mud, snow, sand, gravel, and other debris your wheels throw around. Available in 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3.
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