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Old 02-03-2008, 06:03 PM
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Default Removing mud flaps is not so easy! (pics)

Well my buddy told me how mud can build up behind the mud flaps. You know what he was right. However I had no idea how much of a pain it was to remove them.
[MotorCity I you! I thought I was going to go working on those mud flaps!

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It isnt too horrible on an Accord. I haven't driven my new one that much yet, but on the 2003 I used to take them off every time I washed at home. Minding you that I was washing the car at night.
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Rocco,

Sorry if our disccussion caused you a tough time... I also have a 2003 Accord and like sneek said it's an easy process..

But hey you got them all cleaned up and back on..

Maybe next time will be easier now that you've got it under your belt once

Out of curiosity, what step gave you the trouble?
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Sorry if our disccussion caused you a tough time... Nope that is OK! I kept hearing my father say... "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" I also have a 2003 Accord and like sneek said it's an easy process.. Glad for you! ahhh.... but I don't think it is the case for me.
Maybe next time will be easier now that you've got it under your belt once Next time... not so sure about that
Out of curiosity, what step gave you the trouble? Well I kept telling you it was a tight fight even with my rachet, here maybe this will help explain it. The rachett is in the screw that is angled in toward the engine. You can't really tell but the back of my hand is hitting the tire. So like I said it is a tight spot.

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Ahh gotcha.. tight fit issues...

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I guess I should have taken a pic first. Maybe I should have gotten the T thing you were talking about! I could only turn it 2 clicks at a time. I tired the shortest screw driver they make and there just was not enough clearance.
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I guess I should have taken a pic first. Maybe I should have gotten the T thing you were talking about! I could only turn it 2 clicks at a time.
Nahh, your tool was good.. looks like you just have a little clearance...

Take the wheels off next time and all your problems will be solved
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Nahh, your tool was good.. looks like you just have a little clearance...

Take the wheels off next time and all your problems will be solved
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That's cool, I've only done that once on one of my vehicles and it so hapens it was a Honda Civic I owned once...I don't know if I'd be doing that all the time though, heck if you can do it twice a year it should be good to go but then again that's just me

Vehicle looks great Rocco...oooh you need to try the Black WOW stuff, it dosen't even compare to the Black Again product...I used Black Again my self and after usin Black WOW I can't go back to Black Again.

I'm assuming you used the heater right?
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Yup, I dont' do it everytime, just every time I wash my car in my driveway
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