Understand what splash guards are designed to do

Acura describes splash guards as accessories that help protect paint from nicks and chips while giving the vehicle a finished appearance. Bernardi's product descriptions also discuss protection from minor road debris around the wheel wells. Think of them as an additional protective accessory, not a guarantee that the bodywork will stay clean or damage-free.

Start in Bernardi's Acura splash guard selection, then open the listing for your vehicle. Avoid choosing solely by a general description such as “Acura mud guards.” The model-year range, package contents, and exclusions are more useful than a broad category name. A guard pictured on one Acura should not be treated as evidence that it fits another.

Confirm front, rear, and finish selections

Do you need a full set or only one end of the vehicle? Do not assume the plural “splash guards” means four pieces. Bernardi lists both front-only and rear-only TLX products, while some other applications are offered with front and rear guards together. Check what the selected listing actually includes.

If you are replacing damaged guards, identify the position and compare the existing part with the appropriate replacement listing. For color-selectable products, confirm the finish using the vehicle's paint information and the catalog option rather than a screen image alone. Check whether a color selection changes the part number. Resolve any uncertainty before ordering instead of treating similar-looking options as equivalent.

Review existing accessories and installation notes

Tell the parts team about accessories already fitted near the wheel openings and lower body. If you are also considering Acura running boards, ask whether the exact products can be used together on your vehicle. That is a compatibility question to check, not an assumption that all running boards conflict with splash guards.

Read the instructions for the chosen application before deciding who will install it. Acura's 2024 RDX accessory brochure describes a no-drill splash guard set with front and rear guards. Do not extend that description to every model or purchase. Confirm the actual hardware, tools, and work involved in your selected kit. If an instruction sheet calls for professional installation, follow that guidance.

RDX model image shown for context, not as an installation illustration.

Make a final pre-order checklist

Before checkout, compare the product page with your notes. Your order should identify the correct vehicle application and intended coverage, not merely a familiar product name. When the application is unclear, use the Acura parts catalog as a starting point and ask for help before purchasing.

• Vehicle: verify the model year, model, and trim restrictions.
• Contents: confirm front-only, rear-only, or combined coverage.
• Finish: check any required color or part-number selection.
• Compatibility: disclose existing exterior accessories.
• Installation: review the correct instructions and included hardware.

Also confirm the current order status and return terms directly with the seller. A searchable catalog listing or an installation document alone does not establish that a product is currently available.