Shaboom

I’ve received set of glossy black mudflaps for my 2021 Atomic Silver 350 ES and have appointment for installation.
I’m hesitant to put them on since I’ve never seen a picture of black ones on Atomic Silver.
Does anyone have a photo of a set of any color flaps on any color 350 ES? If so, please post so I can decide whether to either install or return.
Thanks in advance.

bc6152

I posted some previously for you. I also have an Atomic Silver and I put black flaps on it right after I got the car. These are very easy to install. IIRC the fronts don't require any drilling and the rears require one new hole. It's into plastic so no rust worries. I used stainless screws and then painted the screw head with black enamel.

Shaboom

Thanks. Nice but much different from the ones I bought. Mine are black glossy. I’ll post after they’re installed.

bc6152

Mine were glossy black too. The "glossy" look doesn't last... Weather takes it's toll and they become dull black... GOOD LUCK.

Shaboom

How disconcerting. Before I put them on, I’m going to read more reviews of the product I bought to see if it happens to them, too. I wonder if there are OEM mudflaps out there now. I was not not some months ago. Even if they’re three times the price, they would be worth it if they’re high quality and will last.

NTH

Odd that OEM mudguards aren’t offered on the ES.

Shaboom

Yep, Avalon offers them.

bc6152

When I bought my first Lexus back in 2012 - a 2013, I asked the parts dept. for mud guards. He stated "mud guards don't belong on a Lexus and they're not offered". So I went onto Ebay and bought a set for $40.00. They looked beautiful IMO - which apparently didn't count with Lexus... Next was the 2019 and they still don't offer MG for Lexus... Back to Ebay and they look great...

Shaboom

Great story. Have you picture to post? Are yours glossy?

bc6152

The photos posted above are my car. A 2019 Atomic Silver with mud guards that started out with a gloss black finish. After a while the gloss black weathers from sun and Pennsylvania winters. They become a dull black.
They still look good and are compatible with the Atomic Silver paint. GOOD LUCK getting yours installed.

Bob C.

Shaboom

Shine them with the same stuff you use to gloss up your tires. I use Meguires for the tires and I hope the mud guards will respond as well to it as the tires do.

FastDawg

GM calls them “splash guards” and offers them on every vehicle I’ve bought in recent years. Maybe it’s your verbiage. 😂

Shaboom

Toyota (Avalon) officially calls them mudguards (one word). None seem to be made by Toyota or Lexus for 350 ES under any “verbiage.”

Jedibowls

Any recommendations as to where to buy? Thank you

bc6152

Both sets for both of my Lexus cars - 2013 and 2019 - were obtained from Ebay. Both sets fit perfectly.