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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 07:35 AM
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Decided to try being fenderless for a while. Would you recommend filling the holes that have the expanded foam insulation in them with anything? I'm worried about the foam holding moisture and causing rust. I've included a picture for reference
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Wuebben.2
Decided to try being fenderless for a while. Would you recommend filling the holes that have the expanded foam insulation in them with anything? I'm worried about the foam holding moisture and causing rust. I've included a picture for reference
I've never really worried about that foam anywhere myself. If you end up liking the fenderless route, would you be adding a delete kit?
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 12:57 PM
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I've never really worried about that foam anywhere myself. If you end up liking the fenderless route, would you be adding a delete kit?
I can't quite justify the price of a delete kit for what it is...however I probably will get some sort of metal aftermarket front inner liner. For now I just cut my stock liners, but I've been eyeing the gen right aluminum ones.
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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I've been fenderless for 2 years now, never had problems with rust. Those holes get water in them even if you still have fenders, it just drains out the bottom. I thought about filling them, but never got around to it
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 05:52 AM
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Y, filling in the holes I think would mainly be a looks issue, specially if you're not interested in a fender delete kit. If you do what to fill them in, you could always grab a can of the color matched spray paint to help blend things so it's less noticeable.

Edit - also, if budget is an issue at all, the Ace inner liners are a bit cheaper. can get bare aluminum for $175 or textured black powder coated for $199 + shipping. Nice 1 piece design and 15 min install. That area is definitely more predominately displayed without fenders.

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