TheGrooveking
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Having a few older pairs of Matco magnetic fender covers and a few of the SnapOn cheaper foam (1/4" thick) but I think its time for some new ones. Any recommendations?
TheGrooveking
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Fender covers, what do you recommend?
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Coach James
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I have a Craftsman fender cover. It does what it is supposed to do. Not much else to say about it.
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gdocktor3
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Have you considered buying a nice, plush moving blanket or something similar? They are much more comfortable to lean on and can be tossed in the wash when they get dirty. Since most cars are all plastic these days anyways, magnets don't really matter in most cases. I think I remember reading about someone using bath mats as fender covers too..
JJThrasher
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We use old towels. Ugly, but cheap and effective.
619DioFan
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Have a couple of furniture pads from HF , work well for me.
Finky198
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usually just small moving blankets
Todd.Brock
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I have a vinyl snap on fender cover and it works well enough. The safest bet for me is to make sure to take off my belt so the buckle doesn't dig in.
Rocket1
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I have two of the fender grippers (www.fendergripper.com) and it works well. It stays in place and doesn't move.
I saw one on Jay Leno's garage that id like to get. It covers both fenders and the front end as well. www.bobsoriginalfendercovers.com
I saw one on Jay Leno's garage that id like to get. It covers both fenders and the front end as well. www.bobsoriginalfendercovers.com
Schurkey
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Biggest problem with fender covers is when the back-side gets dirty or retains metal shavings. Good-bye paint.
Select fender covers that WON'T retain metal shavings, and can be cleaned of oil, grease, grit, etc. easily enough.
Select fender covers that WON'T retain metal shavings, and can be cleaned of oil, grease, grit, etc. easily enough.
timbitca
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I almost bought a used Snap On one on Kijiji the other day. But I didn't and will eventually buy a Fender Grippper, saw them at the car show earlier this month and really liked them.
maxpower_hd
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For my POS trucks I use nothing. For everything else I use a moving blanket. I'm a simple man.
Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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We have some (albeit super simple) magnetic fender covers in both Astro and ONYX brands.
Hit me up, I'll send em out for free.
Hit me up, I'll send em out for free.
rlitman
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Fair enough, but I find it hard to get any work done with my pants around my ankles.
Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Already have 4 PM's. I'll take 6 more requests for fender covers before I forward this to my shipping Dept.
And obviously to the OP, if you want one.
Edit:
At 10 now. Sorry if you missed it, I'll send out to the addresses I got.
No need to confirm with me as long as you provided an address it will be sent out. You may get an Astro, may get an ONYX.
And obviously to the OP, if you want one.
Edit:
At 10 now. Sorry if you missed it, I'll send out to the addresses I got.
No need to confirm with me as long as you provided an address it will be sent out. You may get an Astro, may get an ONYX.
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Fedwrench
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I like these:
http://mobiledistributorsupply.com/24899-oemtools-soft-fleece-fender-cover-oem.html
They're thick & washable.
You could easily make your own out of a microfiber towel or something similar.
http://mobiledistributorsupply.com/24899-oemtools-soft-fleece-fender-cover-oem.html
They're thick & washable.
You could easily make your own out of a microfiber towel or something similar.
BonzoHansen
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I have fender grippers and really like them. They dont slide off like blankets or towels.
But they are really just these lol.
i find i always get **** done with my pants around my ankles
jn50308401
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Retired beach towels, and fitted bed sheets for me. I use some big binder paper clips to hold them on. The old fender covers I have are so gross I wouldn't want lean on them for fear of getting scuzzy. The towels and sheets were gonna get tossed anyway,so I call it recycling..
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ptschram
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I use retired bath towels. I cna throw them away when they get too dirty as they've already served one purpose well enough-AND, I sell fender covers!
That's for those vehicles for which I don't have the factory fender covers like the dealers use.
Avoid the magnetic ones as they hold everything and do more damage.
That's for those vehicles for which I don't have the factory fender covers like the dealers use.
Avoid the magnetic ones as they hold everything and do more damage.
DTE
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Craftman fender covers are fairly thick vinyl with a non-slip backing and still made in USA by EPPCO.
Same here.
1950mercury
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Thank you Chris. I got my fender cover today as well
gdocktor3
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dontlifttoshift
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We have had a set of these for over 10 years, and they are awesome but pricy.
http://www.albertacom.com/members/clintcrick/index.htm
But I am definitely getting some of theseVVV. Thanks for the link!
http://www.albertacom.com/members/clintcrick/index.htm
But I am definitely getting some of theseVVV. Thanks for the link!
Old Steamer
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I picked up 2 pair of the Fender Gripper from Ssnake-Oyl at Carlisle a few years ago. Non-slip on both sides and cushion enough for my needs.
Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Glad you guys like them!
Mad Dog
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Bath mats with soft rubber on one side and plush carpet on the other. Super flexible so they conform to the curves. Maybe not trick, but effective!
Finky198
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Thank you 
for the fender covers they going right on the new cart 
for the fender covers they going right on the new cart