Splash guard/ Mud Guard For B9 Q5/SQ5

**AutoRacer100** · 01-21-2021 05:13 PM

Does anyone has the splash guards installed on B9 Q5/SQ5? Was the installation easy? I don’t see any screws in the wheel well of my SQ5. Not sure how to put them on.

**Silver-Bolt** · 01-22-2021 06:01 AM

I have two sets. Set #1 was an aftermarket set. Test fit and did not install. They didn't fit well. Set #2 is the factory Audi set. Test fit and did not install. The fit was good but they look terrible on the car. Currently flapless.

**AutoRacer100** · 01-22-2021 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Silver-Bolt

I have two sets. Set #1 was an aftermarket set. Test fit and did not install. They didn't fit well. Set #2 is the factory Audi set. Test fit and did not install. The fit was good but they look terrible on the car. Currently flapless.

Wow they look terrible?! Thanks for the feedback. I took my car for a quick drive yesterday and drove pass a section that is under construction. The mud was terrible and it is all over the front passenger door. I have to decide what to do.

I wish someone can post a pic of their Q5/SQ5 with the splash guard installed

**Silver-Bolt** · 01-22-2021 02:20 PM

**AutoRacer100** · 01-23-2021 12:15 PM

I saw those two pics on the internet. Actually they look ok to me. I spoke to the dealer today. They told me there is no factory splash guard/flaps for my SQ5 after they entered my vin number into their system. The ones for 2021 Q5 are available. But they are not sure if it would be a perfect fit for SQ5. So it's better to wait until they release the version for SQ5.

I had to drive an hour to the dealer today because some stupid rocks got stuck in my brake. That pebble/rock fell off the brake caliper as I am pointing the scratch on the brake rotor to the technician. The technician told me the brake pads of the SQ5 is going to be squeaky and it is normal especially when the car only has 200+ miles on it. It needs to break in. Let's see. I couldn't make the squeaky sound while hitting brake reversing at the dealer lot this morning. The squeaking sound comes back as soon as I arrived in my garage. Anyway hopefully it will go away soon.

**rcprato** · 01-23-2021 04:36 PM

These are aftermarket on my 18 SQ5

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**AutoRacer100** · 01-23-2021 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by rcprato

These are aftermarket on my 18 SQ5

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They look skinny. Are they doing a good job blocking the dirt?

**rcprato** · 01-24-2021 09:46 AM

I don’t think they are shiny, more of a matte finish. They work good, short of putting tractor trailer style splash guards on they help enough that I am happy with them

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**vn_** · 01-24-2021 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by rcprato

These are aftermarket on my 18 SQ5

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Can you share where you got these? Driving is Colorado is really rough. I’m ready to put some on mine too.

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**DiscoDan** · 01-24-2021 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by vn_

Can you share where you got these? Driving is Colorado is really rough. I’m ready to put some on mine too.

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You can always go with quality PPF instead.

**rcprato** · 01-25-2021 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by vn_

Can you share where you got these? Driving is Colorado is really rough. I’m ready to put some on mine too.

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I got them on ebay, seller was advanation but the listing for ones that fit the SQ5 is not active so might be no longer available
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Splash-Guar...item28846345ae

If you do find these PM me, there are clips needed that are not included and I bought a package of 200 so will send you a couple if needed

PPF is definitely a great option ! PPF plus these would be the ideal option for the sides behind the wheel from lower 1/4 of booth doors down and behind rear wheel

**AutoRacer100** · 01-25-2021 09:34 AM

Where do I go if I want a PPF for my car? And cost? The PPF only protects the front and rear bumper?

**rcprato** · 01-25-2021 11:36 AM

Look here for some installers in your area, you can wrap entire vehicle in this if you want to spend the $$

https://www.xpel.com/clearbra-instal...BoCjwMQAvD_BwE

3M makes PPF too

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**AutoRacer100** · 01-25-2021 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by rcprato

Look here for some installers in your area, you can wrap entire vehicle in this if you want to spend the $$

https://www.xpel.com/clearbra-instal...BoCjwMQAvD_BwE

3M makes PPF too

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Thanks! I found one in my area.

**DiscoDan** · 01-25-2021 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by AutoRacer100

Where do I go if I want a PPF for my car? And cost? The PPF only protects the front and rear bumper?

Reputable detail shops are what you should look for.

Just like ceramic coating, the preparation work and quality install are paramount for PPF to last and look good. Sometimes paying more for quality work is worth it.

**rcprato** · 01-27-2021 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by DiscoDan

Reputable detail shops are what you should look for.

Just like ceramic coating, the preparation work and quality install are paramount for PPF to last and look good. Sometimes paying more for quality work is worth it.

I agree 100%, paid $2K to get fenders, hood. front bumper, door handle cups and back bumper under lift gate at shop where my SQ5 was least expensive care there. The job they did is perfect so may have been able to save $500 somewhere else but can't complain about work they did

**AutoRacer100** · 06-29-2022 08:41 AM

Have they designed the mudguards specifically for B9 SQ5?

**DiscoDan** · 06-29-2022 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by AutoRacer100

Have they designed the mudguards specifically for B9 SQ5?

yes there are OEM ones and they look like hot garbage. those aftermarket ones above look at least not like a pile of steaming shit.

Best bet is to not trash the look and go with quality PPF IMO

**Hostile** · 06-29-2022 05:54 PM

Every mudflap in this thread looks terrible.

**itsfry** · 06-29-2022 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hostile

Every mudflap in this thread looks terrible.

The Brutal truth from Hostile.
…as per usual.

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**Greg in Jax** · 06-30-2022 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by Hostile

Every mudflap in this thread looks terrible.

Agreed!

**B6_Dolphin** · 06-30-2022 12:05 PM

I installed these on my '21 SQ5 Sportback.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36312099409...BoCDNUQAvD_BwE

On the front, I trimmed the rectangular tab shorter in height to allow the flap to fit snug against the body line.

On the Sportback, the bottom of the fenders does not flare-out, so the shallow notch can be almost eliminated with a snug fit.

As for impact, the 21" Pirelli Pzeros are a stickier tire, and with the grit left-over from the winter road treatments, the flaps help contain the sand & stone fling-off.

**rcprato** · 07-02-2022 01:26 PM

North of the Mason Dixon Line they are needed if you drive in winter months, even if you don’t like the look.

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**Hostile** · 07-02-2022 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by rcprato

North of the Mason Dixon Line they are needed if you drive in winter months, even if you don’t like the look.

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I’d rather have PPF then run mud flaps.

**rcprato** · 07-05-2022 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Hostile

I’d rather have PPF then run mud flaps.

I have both, salt chunks around here in winter goes through PPF.

**Hostile** · 07-05-2022 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by rcprato

I have both, salt chunks around here in winter goes through PPF.

The salt eats through the film?

**rcprato** · 07-05-2022 05:10 PM

Nicks that go through the film, picked up by tire after road salt applied on highway

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