plastic body cladding

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vibegirl
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plastic body cladding

Post by vibegirl »

Thinking of purchasing a frosty vibe with the plastic body cladding. Do alot of driving down gravel roads. Any know if the plastic easily scratches?
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old man winter
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Re: plastic body cladding (vwgirl)

Post by old man winter »

I started to notice a few marks from stones after I drove to a buddiescamp down a gravel road. Since I do go to the camp 2 or 3 times a month I put the oem splash guards(see vibeparts.com).They are the same color as the lower grey body cladding and look ok(as far as flaps go).
[Modified by old man winter, 5:17 PM 8/15/2002]
vibegirl
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Re: plastic body cladding (Salsa! (aka Waiting4Vibe))

Post by vibegirl »

Thanks guys! I'll look into the mud guards for sure!
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SCTM
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Re: plastic body cladding (Salsa! (aka Waiting4Vibe))

Post by SCTM »

Are these (GM parts) the same as found at Canadian Tire / Wallmart (moulded mudguards - not flat ones)
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Pump233ca
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Re: plastic body cladding (SCTM)

Post by Pump233ca »

These are better than "Crappy Tires" ones got them on my Vibe..they help...big time!
SCTM
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Re: plastic body cladding (Pump233ca)

Post by SCTM »

All right Pump, will take your word, experience talks. Because as seen on gm site Vibe accessories: gmgoodwrench.com/accessories/accessdetailVib_2.htmlthey were looking-like Cdntire molded models... cheaper and less expensive. If they're not I'll go for GM real-parts and order right now (may be with all-season vinyl floor mats, for winter). I'll probably get those before the Vibe itself (expected on Jan-Feb)
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