Upper A-arm Splash Shields

[69Z28-RS]

The stuff Steele Rubber parts sells seems OK to me...   3/32 thick; 4 sf minimum order for less than $40... that should be enough shouldn't it?

https://www.steelerubber.com/masticated-sheeting-70-0645-45

And other choices on ebay....
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=masticated+rubber+sheets&_sacat=0

[ZLP955]

Gary this is the pre-cut version from Steele Rubber that I was considering back in the original question:
https://www.steelerubber.com/splash-apron-70-3332-45
Hoping someone here has used it and can comment; far easier for me to buy the pre-cut version, as my originals are long gone, meaning I would have to buy a reproduction set as well as the sheet product, to use as templates to cut my own.

[69Z28-RS]

One of us could probably supply you with a template from an original set if you wanted....?

[KK302]

I originally purchased a set from OER, but they were the typical "bicycle inner tube" material that didn't look right. I ended up purchasing the masticated rubber from Restoration Supply. I used the OER pieces as a template, since they matched the originals, and would lay flat on the sheet of masticated rubber so I could trace out the pattern. It took some time to cut everything out and replicate all of the original staple holes in the "new" masticated rubber shields. Hand made all of the staples to the original size from stainless steel wire. The trick is to not scratch the freshly painted inner fender, while you install everything. A very time consuming but worthwhile project.

[69Z28-RS]

Appears you did a great job, KK... 

[BillOhio]

I used the restoration supply material and stainless staples. I got a roll of stainless wire at lowes i think. It is tough and i bent the corners square in a pair of vice grips. You need a nice square corner or they wont pull up tight in the inner fender

[KK302]

Posted by: 69Z28-RS
« on: June 22, 2018, 10:19:13 PM » Insert Quote
Appears you did a great job, KK... 

Thank you!

[68Zproject]

Watching this has lead me to a few questions.  Can you re-use the original staples or do they break?  I assume the staples are applied after the paint?

[68camaroz28]

Watching this has lead me to a few questions.  Can you re-use the original staples or do they break?  I assume the staples are applied after the paint?

I think you will find the original are difficult to work with but yes, the staples were applied after paint. I used steel wire (not stainless) to make our staples and as Bill had noted they need to be at 90 degree angles.

[Edgemontvillage]

Vendor: Restoration Specialties  http://stores.restorationspecialties.com/
Part #: MAT014-WS  (All Black Rubber; 1/16" Thick Rubber With Fibers Used On Splash Aprons, A-Arms & Wheel Wells; 43" Wide)

As a follow-up, I received my order of this material from Restoration Specialties late last week. The formulation must have changed since others have ordered/used it - the material I received has a gloss finish with no visible fibers, its reminds me of a thick pool liner. NOT suitable as an OEM substitute for inner fender splash guards. Disappointing.   

[Petes L48]

Vendor: Restoration Specialties  http://stores.restorationspecialties.com/
Part #: MAT014-WS  (All Black Rubber; 1/16" Thick Rubber With Fibers Used On Splash Aprons, A-Arms & Wheel Wells; 43" Wide)

As a follow-up, I received my order of this material from Restoration Specialties late last week. The formulation must have changed since others have ordered/used it - the material I received has a gloss finish with no visible fibers, its reminds me of a thick pool liner. NOT suitable as an OEM substitute for inner fender splash guards. Disappointing.   

Thanks for the feedback Lloyd.  Sorry to hear it wasn't suitable.

[janobyte]

Well, I'm crossing this bridge real soon, not looking forward to it. Firewall pad was a pita, and been putting off the splash shields. Into it too  deep now not to install. Im going to order the ones from steelproducts just to see, they have a good return policy. Should have just left them in 20 years ago, and not had the engine compartment shot,,wouldnt have to be dealing with theses fenderwells. Lots of time invested removing undercoating, staples, they used way more then the aim. Oh well.

[KK302]

Vendor: Restoration Specialties  http://stores.restorationspecialties.com/
Part #: MAT014-WS  (All Black Rubber; 1/16" Thick Rubber With Fibers Used On Splash Aprons, A-Arms & Wheel Wells; 43" Wide)

As a follow-up, I received my order of this material from Restoration Specialties late last week. The formulation must have changed since others have ordered/used it - the material I received has a gloss finish with no visible fibers, its reminds me of a thick pool liner. NOT suitable as an OEM substitute for inner fender splash guards. Disappointing.   

Sounds like they may have changed the product that they sell. I looked at the invoice for the stuff I purchased back in 3/17 and it was described as "Rubber Matting 1/16 thick black masticated 48 inch wide". The fibers looked like white cotton or nylon string and were contained in the rubber sheet itself. Not exposed on the outside, but it gave the outside surface a bumpy look (not glossy) which resembled the originals pretty well. It also made cutting the material a little more difficult because of the "cotton" string.

[BillOhio]

NOS set in yenko classifieds for $1100! Not sure if camaro or is there a difference. Who would have guessed a set of those around

[Petes L48]

Were any of the original aprons like this photo of an original Powerglide shield?  The sheet appears like the first few layers of the inside of a tire: