2012 Honda Civic Good Day Wonder Whether Idea Spray Mudguards Inside Wd40

2012 HONDA CIVIC
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RZHEVSKII2000
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Good day,

I wonder whether is is a good idea to spray mudguards from inside with WD40 or lightly spread a thin layer of bearing grease, in order to protect from ice build-up during the winter. Logically, if mudguards are covered with water-repelling chemical, ice should not build-up as well. The question is also, it may do the job against ice, but would attract dirt and dust and look ugly? Or probably WD40 or grease might even damage plastic and/or paint?

Thank you in advance.
Nov 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The oil is going to attract dirt and dust. as far as helping against ice, it may help a little but will not keep all ice from building up on the mud flaps.
Nov 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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RZHEVSKII2000
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Thank you. This is just an idea I had. Would you have any other suggestion? Thanks again.
Nov 20, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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