Mud flap, commonly referred to as mud guard or Splash guard is a plastic flap, a metal or a rubber shield that attaches directly behind a tire of wheels and trucks. They play an important role in keeping objects away from car's or vehicle's body.
Materials used for making Mud Flap:
Mud flaps are usually made of durable and heavy duty materials. Some of the commonly used materials for making mud flaps are:
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Polymer materials
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Rubber
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Stainless steel
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Aluminium
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Plastic
Types of Mud Flap
There are various types of mud flaps or mud guards available depending on the size and type of vehicle. Some of them include:
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Molded flexible mud flaps
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Diamond plate mud flaps
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Super wide dual mud flaps
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Front mud flaps
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Rear mud flaps
Mud Flap accessories
Mud guards come in a package of several items. It consists of the following :
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Mounting brackets
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Bottom weights
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Installation hardware
Features of Mud Flap
Mud flaps serve as an essential exterior car accessory. Various features of mud guards are:
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Great looking, functional and easy to install.
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Easily fit into any machinery.
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Available in several sizes.
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Mud guards are vehicle-specific.
Uses of Mud Flap
The important uses of a mud flap are:
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Rejects the everyday mess generated by car tires.
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Keeps away mud, snow, slush and road debris contained within the vehicle's wheel.
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Protect sides of the vehicle from rock chips and help keep the vehicle clean from mud and tar.
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Prevents paint damage and rust problem of cars.
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Helps in deflecting excessive rain water.
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Protect vehicles from continuous barrage of grip kicked up from the road.
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Helps keep the vehicle clean and retain original look.
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Splash guards accent the lines of car or vehicles.
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Improves car's performance.
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Adds style and protection to a vehicle.
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Provides durability and longevity to the vehicle's wheel.
