Mud/Splash Guards

[Speculatore]

It there anyone out there who can fabricate (Custom cut) a set of Mud Flaps for my Bentley Continental GT Speed? It is a 2010 model and the paintwork is immaculate but because Bentley didn't make mudflaps until I think the 2016 model the sills are in need of a respray which I have booked in.
I would like to protect the newly painted sill by fitting a set of front mudflaps but as I said, Bentley don't make them for that model.

[Speculatore]

So nobody who owns a pre 2016 Bentley Continental GT has ever consider sourcing Mud Flaps?????

[Speculatore]

Not sure I understand. The Mudflaps are behind the front tyres fixed to the wheel arch so not sure how they would effect water flow on the tyre treads.

The idea of having mud flaps fitted is to protect the the front meter or so of the sills from stone chips etc.

I don't think that an extra couple of inches of rubber behind the front tyre would have a dramatic effect on the performance of the car. I am sure that a car fitted with mud flaps would still be able to reach 200mph. (Assuming that you would ever reach that speed)

[Speculatore]

spyker138 said:

Speculatore said:

Not sure I understand. The Mudflaps are behind the front tyres fixed to the wheel arch so not sure how they would effect water flow on the tyre treads.

The idea of having mud flaps fitted is to protect the the front meter or so of the sills from stone chips etc.

I don't think that an extra couple of inches of rubber behind the front tyre would have a dramatic effect on the performance of the car. I am sure that a car fitted with mud flaps would still be able to reach 200mph. (Assuming that you would ever reach that speed)

Up to you. Just an opinion. I would also avoid wings, body kits and other stuff which obviously a lot of people think is fine. If it is not part of how its been designed I would avoid it. At high speed the smallest projection can cause a lot of aerodynamic change... and unpredictable results.

I know a lot of us grew up with mudflaps, me too, but we weren't on performance tyres in a car weighing 2500kg. With respect to water, then I think a mudflap tends to slow the water getting away from the wheel area (it's what it's designed to do), which I think could exacerbate aquaplaning. Maybe ok on a Range Rover or such like, or maybe ok if you fit them in winter only when you put on winter wheels/tyres..

How you can compare mud flaps to wings and body kits is beyond me. Performance cars..... I had mud flaps on my XKR and DB9 and Bentley NOW supply them for the later models of GT.

Mudflaps ARE NOT designed "to slow the water getting away from the wheel area", they are designed to protect the cars bodywork from debris, stones, pebbles etc being thrown up from the tyre as is passes over the ground.

We obviously have different views which is fine. I would suggest that those without mudflaps have a close look at the paintwork at the bottom of wheel arch behind the wheel and front of the sills. If the paintwork is undamaged and has no blemishes or stone chip marks then you are very fortunate.

My car is a 2010 model with 54,000miles on the clock and I can assure you that my sills need refurbishing, particularly the front 12" or so.

[Speculatore]

Sorry you feel that way. I wouldn't say that you were 'Jumped On'. I just couldn't see how you were comparing a set of mud flaps with body kits and wings etc or how on earth they would effect the performance of the car or indeed cause aquaplaning.

[Speculatore]

goddo said:

Hi David,
Did you have any success with finding a supplier?

Hi. No... Not really had much chance to look around as I am finishing off a yacht in Rotterdam and out here Mon - Fri. I was hoping that PH would find someone who may have had some made.

[Speculatore]

The car is actually in now having the sills repainted. It will be having the sills protected with clear film after a week or so. My DB9 had plastic film protection on the rear quarters.

My friend has just wrapped a nice blue €2.000,000 Bugatti in Monaco.

[Speculatore]

Collected the car yesterday from Banburys in Fareham who had the job of re-painting the two side sills that were heavily stone chipped. Very pleased with the result with the sills now immaculate like the rest of the car...Great work Tim and Louise. Will be taking it back in a week or so to have the sills protected by a 'Clear-Film'.

While it was with then I decided to have the car 'De-Chromed' as I wanted a stealthy and meaner look. It won't be for everyones taste but I think it has transformed the car.

Before:



After:

[Speculatore]

Fiammetta said:

I can,t make my mind up really .
Both Vs look great .
Only worry I ( more like you -if you are fussy about under the sills ?!) would have is the weather "washing " through all the chrome as time passes ? Assume it's all just paint job .

Unlike BMW,s of 80-90 ,s where "dechromed " was actually black anodised metal ,not the same piece sprayed Matt back .

Happy to stand politely corrected .

The front grills are powdercoated and the chrome on the side strips is wrapped which can be pealed off and replaced if required.

[Speculatore]

the tuscanier said:

David just spotted your old post might still be useful?
Page 44 of 48

http://www.bentleymotors.com/accessories/continent...

Hi, Yes saw those. I think they are for later models only and wouldn't fit a 2010 model.