Installation Instructions & Fitting Guides
Every PolyWard product comes with everything you need to fit it correctly. This page collects the full fitting guides for every product in the range: step-by-step instructions, tools needed, common mistakes, and what to check when the job is done. If you’re not sure which guide you need, find your product below.
Rally Style Mudflaps
Precision-fit rally style mudflaps come with vehicle-specific brackets and hardware. The fitting process varies by vehicle; some use existing arch liner mounting points, others require a small amount of drilling. The general guide below covers preparation, tools, positioning, and what to check before and after fitting. For the specific bracket configuration and step-by-step sequence for your car, download the PDF for your vehicle from the list below.
How to Fit Rally Style Mudflaps: What to Expect Before You Start General fitting guide including tools needed, preparation, fitting sequence, FAQ, including fitting on lowered cars and the free trimming service for slammed vehicles.
Vehicle-specific instruction PDFs:
Fiat / Abarth Abarth 595 / 695 Mudflap Instructions (PDF) | Fiat 500 Mudflap Instructions (PDF)
Ford Ford Focus Mk2 / ST225 Mudflap Instructions (PDF) | Ford Focus RS Mk2 Mudflap Instructions (PDF) | Ford Focus Mk3, ST250 and RS Mudflap Instructions (PDF) | Ford Fiesta Mk7 / Mk7.5 / ST180 Mudflap Instructions (PDF)
Seat Seat Ibiza 6J Mudflap Instructions (PDF)
Universal Rally Mudflaps
Universal rally mudflap panels are rectangular PVC sheets that you cut and mount to suit your specific arch profile, or fit straight on without cutting if your arch is open enough. The guide below covers measuring, marking, cutting 4mm PVC cleanly, and the three mounting options.
How to Fit Universal Rally Mudflaps: Cutting, Marking and Mounting Guide Covers whether you need to cut at all, Stanley knife technique for clean cuts, bracket vs fir tree clip vs screw mounting, and alignment checks before fully securing.
Pre-Cut Sunstrips
PolyWard pre-cut sunstrips are precision-cut to your specific windscreen’s dimensions. This means no trimming around seals, no cutting around sensors, and no adhesive residue on surrounding panels. The fitting guide below covers the full process from surface preparation to drying time.
How to Fit a Pre-Cut Car Sunstrip: Step-by-Step Guide Covers temperature requirements, the soapy water method, positioning within the seal lines, squeegeeing from centre outward, bubble removal, and the 6-hour drying window.
A PDF version of the sunstrip instructions is also available to download: PolyWard Pre-Cut Sunstrip Installation Guide (PDF)
For everything else you may want to know about pre-cut sunstrips before buying, the complete pre-cut sunstrips buyer’s guide covers colour choices, MOT requirements, installation, and aftercare in one place.
Campervan and Motorhome Decals
Campervan and motorhome decals come with transfer paper already applied. The fitting process is a little different from sunstrips. Decals go onto painted bodywork rather than glass, and the transfer paper handling requires a specific technique to avoid the decal separating from the tape during application. Two guides are available depending on what you’re fitting.
How to Apply Campervan and Motorhome Decals: Step-by-Step Guide For standard campervan decals and graphics. Covers surface preparation, dry and wet application methods, the pre-application squeegee step, transfer paper removal, bubble removal, curved surfaces, and safe removal without damaging paintwork.
How to Apply Van Side Stripe Graphics: Step-by-Step Guide For long side stripe kits specifically. Covers the central anchor point method, section-by-section application technique, dry vs wet options for long panels, transfer tape removal, and heat gun edge sealing.
HGV and Lorry Mudflaps
PolyWard HGV mudflaps are aesthetic mudflaps for lorries and HGVs. They come in front cab-mounted (18x60cm) size and rear drive axle-mounted (36x64cm), sold as pairs. The fitting process depends on your vehicle’s existing mounting hardware. The guide below covers both clamp and bracket mounting methods, correct positioning for front and rear, and what to check before moving the vehicle.
How to Fit HGV and Lorry Mudflaps: Mounting Guide Covers front vs rear sizing and positions, clamp bar vs bracket mounting, tools needed, positioning under load, and the important distinction between aesthetic mudflaps and DVSA spray suppression compliance requirements.
HGV & Lorry Graphics
For a full step-by-step guide to applying PolyWard HGV and lorry graphics, covering surface preparation on working vehicles, ladder safety for high-reach positions, dry and wet anchor point methods for large graphics, and edge sealing, see the complete guide:
How to Apply HGV and Lorry Graphics: Step-by-Step Guide
Need help?
If you’re stuck on any part of the fitting process, get in touch. Every PolyWard product is made here in the UK, and we know exactly how each one fits. If something isn’t working as expected, we can help.