What's A Scrape Guard And Why Is It Important?
Your Subaru is a rugged vehicle, just as capable of clambering down a mountain trail as making the school run. Fitting your vehicle with a scrape guard will protect it from road hazards like gravel, mud and debris. As well as those irritating parking lot dings.
Whether you know it as a scrape guard, splash guard or under guard, we will explain everything you need to know about this important part.
Why Would You Need A Scrape Guard?
- To prevent damage to your vehicle’s engine, drive train, or accessories.
- To stop road debris and grime from being flung up into the engine bay.
'Scrape guards' is fairly generic term, and refers to many different parts. Scrape guards are also known as under guards, splash shields, splash guards, and under cover guards. Regardless of the name, they are all designed to protect your vehicle components and systems from damage.
This can be stones flicked up by your tires. Road debris that pelts your undercarriage. Or minimizing scrape damage that can come from traveling on rocky roads.
What Is A Scrape Guard Made Of?
Depending on what part of your vehicle you are protecting, a scrape or splash guard can be made from a variety of materials:
- Splash guards for wheels and tires – rubber
- Scratch guards for bodywork – plastic
- Under guards for undercarriage – steel
Where Can You Find A Scrape Guard?
Scrape guards are used in several areas around a car. You can find them protecting components under the car like the fuel tank, differential and transmission. As well as along the sides of the bodywork to guard against scratches and bumps. Splash guards are a common protector that you'll find fitted behind tires in the wheel arches to prevent mud and stones from dirtying and damaging the paintwork. Some common areas where you will find a scrape guard include:
- Undercarriage- protecting the engine bay, fuel tank, transmission, differential
- Bodywork – door handles, bumpers, doors
- Wheels – behind tires in the wheel arches
What Does A Scrape Guard Look Like?
Scrape guards come in many different shapes and sizes.
- Undercarriage engine-protection splash shields look like large, flat, machine-stamped pieces of metal.
- Mud guards are rectangular rubber or plastic pieces.
- Bodywork scrape guards are long, thin plastic or rubber sections.
Aftermarket scrape guards aren’t built to OEM specifications, and as a result, many are made from sub-par materials or do not fit correctly.
OEM Subaru Scrape Guards From Subaru Parts Plus
Subaru Parts Plus has been supplying quality OEM Subaru parts since 2005. Subaru's manufacturer warranty backs all our OEM parts.
And our staff are passionate enthusiasts who know your Subaru down to every nut and bolt. Contact our team online or give us a call on 1-888-294-4979 for your OEM Subaru scrape guard.