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#21 ·
Looks good! This is one of the first things I wanted done to my Pat, but I want to get the integrated rails on first, which have to be custom made.

Mud flaps are no good off-road, especially where you have rock; they'll just break off.
 
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#22 ·
chipguard?

Picking up new '09 Patriot tomorrow. Plan to use clear chipguard on the rocker panels and up a couple of inches on the doors.

Good idea?
And, there are plastic pieces that have to be removed 1st?:confused:
 
Discussion starter · #23 ·
The chip guard should work fine. That stuff is used on Chevy pickups on the fenders. You shouldn't have to remove the lower plastic valances to do the chip guard.
 
#24 ·
koolkatken83 said:
The chip guard should work fine. That stuff is used on Chevy pickups on the fenders. You shouldn't have to remove the lower plastic valances to do the chip guard.
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As per a previous post on this subject, it would seem that the plastic valences over the rocker panels would trap dirt, moisture etc. I think it would make sense to remove them and then apply the chipguard. Assuming that the surface underneath was properly prepped and painted, I could either replace the plastic valences or leave them off?
Do you agree?
Any other thoughts on this?
Thanks
 
Discussion starter · #25 ·
Yes you could apply under the valences as well. You will want to put them back on as there are several mounting holes along the top of the valences.
 
#26 ·
koolkatken83 said:
Yes you could apply under the valences as well. You will want to put them back on as there are several mounting holes along the top of the valences.
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I haven't actually had the chance to look yet, but after I remove the rocker panel valences, will I be able to re-install using the original screws/fasteners, or should I have new fasteners on hand?
If I need new fasteners, where would be the best place to buy them?
Thanks again...
 
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09PatSprt said:
I haven't actually had the chance to look yet, but after I remove the rocker panel valences, will I be able to re-install using the original screws/fasteners, or should I have new fasteners on hand?
If I need new fasteners, where would be the best place to buy them?
Thanks again...
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If the fasteners that you are talking about are the small plastic snap in fasteners I can tell you where to not buy them. At the Jeep dealer's parts department.

I needed a few while working on my Cherokee. The dealer wanted $3.28 each. I checked in the metro Denver area and found two suppliers and also NAPA auto parts. NAPA was $4.99 for package of about a dozen.

The two suppliers sell a box of 25 for $4.99. The brand they carry is Au-ve-co Products. Stock number is 1146 and they are called "shield retainers".

If you cannot find them in your area B-D Products is the one I used and they will probably ship them. They carry a lot of specialty auto fasteners, weather stripping, etc. They have been in business a long time and are popular with the classic car and hot rod people in Colorado. A box of 25 fits in your hand so shipping would not be much.

B-D Products
1361 South Broadway
Denver, CO 80210
303-744-1405
Fax 303-744-1148

www.b-dco.com
 
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