Compatible Models
2020 to current model Isuzu Mu-X
If you have some new wheels fitted with a different offset, and now you got some tyre poke, Then these flares are perfect for you.
These flares have a maximum of 50mm extra poke coverage to keep those painted guards protected from the debris that will be thrown up from the wider tyres, and also keep you protected from the unwanted attention of the law.
Sleek OEM style that looks amazing.
3d scanned to suit every line and detail of the body and bumper for best fitment.
ABS Plastic for strength and durability and UV stability.
Matte black in colour, because Black goes with everything, and also makes it very easy if you want to get them painted.
Easy installation with Left and Right labelled and Numbered peices 1- 5 each side.
(R1 being the front peice on right side, followed by R2 for the front), Then moving to the rear flare, R3 is the short section mounted on the lower sill. R4 is on the door, R5 fits on the rear bumper all the way up to the door.
There will be an installation video added here in the near future.
Before any installation can occur,
Vehicle must be fully washed and clean of all dust, debris, contamination. If the slightest bit of contamination is present when applying the adhesive tape, then it will reduce the effectiveness of the bonding sequence or even cause failure to achieve a bond.
Extra steps can be taken with best preparation methods,
Please refer to this link for some good methods to follow.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effective-surface-preparation-adhesive-bonding-david-tobler
Installation Steps
STEP 1
Lay all the flares out in order from front to back and Left and right.
STEP 2
Start with a front flare, R2 or L2,
Remove the Front Mud Flap using either a 10mm socket and ratchet spanner or a Philips head stubby (short) screw driver.
Mount the Flare R2 or L2 into position using the Mud flaps bolts, tighten into position. Make sure the front is aligned with the bumper line.
Important information The next step is to Mark the hole in the wheel arch and drill a small 4mm hole. Before doing this you need to ensure that the top section with the adhesive strip is leaning on the panel without a gap. looking from the front at the end peice of the flare, the top half of the flare will contact the panel, the bottom half will have a cavity, and not touch the guard. (If you push the bottom in close to the panel it acts as a see saw and pulls the adhesive top section away from the guard. And will stop the adhesive from being able to bond correctly to the guard.
Make sure the above procedure is followed for all flare placements.
Once the flare is in the correct position the hole is Marked with a permanent marker, drill a 4mm hole, and fit 1 off the gold threaded screw plates. Remove the flare and mudflap screws, peel a small section ( approximately 3 cm ) of the backing tape from the adhesive strip on each end and fold it so you can access it when in position.
Now mount back into position with the mudflap going back on and secured with the screws, line the hole up with the clip just fitted, and add the screw with flat washer loosely. Make sure the flare is in correct position then remove the backing tape, and apply pressure along the tape edge using a soft cloth or rag, then tighten the screw in the clip.
STEP 3 (R1 + L1 can be skipped if you have a bullbar that dosnt require the bumper Flare peice.
Hold The front R1 + L1 into position lining up the lines of the previous flare just fitted and the lower section where there is a Vee shape around the bumper lines near lights, once these 2 are lined up and the adhesive face is resting in position against the guard, Mark the holes with a marker pen to be drilled. Remove the flare and drill the clearance holes for the clips, Start the car and move steering from side to side to get best access for the drill.
Once holes are drilled and clips added, follow same application procedure as before, remove small section of adhesive backing tape, then mount the flare peice loosely into position with screws and flat washers into the clips, then align all the position references and ensure top adhesive edge is resting on guard panels with no gaps, once all is achieved Remove backing tape and apply pressure firmly with soft cloth again. Then tighten the screws firmly.
STEP 4
R3 + L3 Adding the smallest sections of flare onto the door sill.
Place into position with the door closed, make sure top face is flat and sitting level and has clearance from bottom of the door. Then mark the hole to drill clearance hole. Remove the flare peice.
You can remove the wheel for best drilling practice, or you can just drill this hole on an angle. You can decide what's best for you. Once hole is drilled, follow Application procedure, remove tape, mount loosely, check position, apply pressure to tape mount face and secure with screw and washer, or you can add another clip like before. (There is more then enough supplied in the kit).
STEP 5
R5 + L5
Remove the rear mudflap using a 10mm or Philips head, Then secure R5 or L5 into position with the mudflap screws. Line up the front face with the body line on the door frame, Ensure the top edge of the flares is resting on the guard with no gap. At the front of the flare you will see the flare should have a gap from the guard on the lower half, to avoid the see Saw effect as mentioned earlier.
Once these conditions are set, mark the hole and drill hole to add a screw and flat washer, we found this section too wide to add the clip where we needed it. We also decided to add a second hole closer to the end where we could fit a clip. You can add as many as you like extra as there is plenty supplied in the kit.
Once holes are marked drilled, Follow the application procedure again, remove the backing tape from ends,
Position in accordance with reference lines before removing tape backing, fit mudflap and secure tight,
Once flare is resting against guard and in position with no gap on top adhesive edge, remove backing tape, apply pressure along adhesive edges and secure all screws added.
STEP 6
R4 + L4
Now fitting the flare sections to the doors, These have no Screws used and are all adhesive tape,
Following the application procedure, test mount into position first, line up with the other flare sections on each end, once confirmed and confident on the mount position, remove the small sections of backing tape from each end and make accessible once place,
Line up into position and place softly, make sure the top section ends on the door line, and same at the bottom,are sure there is clearance from the lower flare peice and minimal overhang.
Remove backing tape and apply pressure along the taped edges.
And your done.
We recommend running over the adhesive taped edges with the soft cloth and applying pressure for the next 2 days whenever convenient to ensure the best bond and adhesion. Also avoid rain and moisture for the first 24hrs.