Spats for the SPF.

[Randy Rosenberg]

I have the 3M stuff on my rear fenders, and I'm not really happy with it. Sure, it does well with the small, tiny pebbles, but this area takes a real beating, and the 3M stuff does not prevent "divets" from forming from larger pebbles.

Lately, I've been thinking about black leather spats, however I'm concerned about the fit - they need to fit tight to prevent beating the paint when on the hiway.

If anyone is happy with their black leather (or similar) spats for an SPF, then I'm interested to know about...

Thanks,
Randy...

[JTD]

If anyone is happy with their black leather (or similar) spats for an SPF, then I'm interested to know about...

Thanks,
Randy...[/quote]

Billy Andrews at HRE Motors in NY has the black spats for sale....great product...fits like a glove.

[jhv48]

I bought the black, carbon fiber spats from FFR and cut them to fit my SPF.

Strong and look killer to boot.

[Dynamic]

Let me know if you craft a set. One of my clients overseas would be interested in a set.

[nviromn]

I have the HRE spats, came with the car when purchased (I bought it used,
4th owner since 2002), still fit like a glove and look good; at least on a black
SPF.

Hal

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by nviromn

..and look good; at least on a black SPF.

Key point there, on a black car. I'm just not into the look, but for those that desire them these seem like a nice option.

[emberglo66]

Cobra # 42

The price if I remember was around $150 for the product and $200 or $300 installation cost charged by my painter. I had the whole front to the hood hinges coated, the spat area and behind the rear wheels. you can see the area taped off in the images in my gallery.

dcdoug,

Yes you can see it but not as much as the 3M film i original had. The film did not stop all of the rock chips. I got hit with what I thought was a lug nut going 65mph and it looks like a very small ding. My painter applied 3 coats and polished it to a very good shine. takes wax well, I would not hesitate to have this used on any future cars.

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by jhv48

I bought the black, carbon fiber spats from FFR and cut them to fit my SPF.

Strong and look killer to boot.

Post a pic or e-mail me one, please. Just curious to see how they look.

[jhv48]

https://factoryfiveparts.com/product...cat=253&page=1

Try this link. They don't show up very well on my car as they are black and my car is dark blue, but they are impervious to rocks and have a sticky backing. Finishline has some thet are black vinyl and they use static cling to stick. Had both, like the look and thickness of the carbon fiber ones.

[Archrms]

Originally Posted by Randy Rosenberg

Lately, I've been thinking about black leather spats, however I'm concerned about the fit - they need to fit tight to prevent beating the paint when on the hiway.

I don't think it matters how tight they are, they will still rub the paint off. I remember back in the 80's when front end bras were the rage - they all rubbed the paint off at some point no matter how good the fit.

I'd like to find something that sticks on like the 3M, but is a little harder for added protection from the larger rocks and gravel.

[STEVE-O]

Originally Posted by Archrms

I don't think it matters how tight they are, they will still rub the paint off. I remember back in the 80's when front end bras were the rage - they all rubbed the paint off at some point no matter how good the fit.

I'd like to find something that sticks on like the 3M, but is a little harder for added protection from the larger rocks and gravel.

My SPF came with the leather spats and I havent noticed any paint wearing from the last two years of driving.
The carbon fiber ones in the post above look like they would work. They stick like the 3M but probably offer more protection.