FAQ

Minimizer offers a wide array of color options through one of they different fenders options. As far as standard colors go, Minimizer has four primary choices. BLACK, RED, WHITE and GALVANIZED. Minimizer does offer a GREEN color option as well in a select few fender styles. In addition to Minimizer standard colors they has several Unique Options as well. Minimizer Unique Fender options are: LIQUID PLATIUM, CARBON FIBER, SILVER MIRROR and BLACK SMOKEY MIRROR. Unique Options are a combination of automotive paint films and they HDPE poly fender material. Finally if one of Minimizer standard colors or unique options isn’t something you’re looking for, they offer a TPO (paintable) fender material option where you can paint the fender your choice of color. All said, Minimizer has basically every color you could imagine.

Minimizer carries a LIFETIME warranty on all of they fenders, with specific circumstances related to paint films. Minimizer also require a Minimizer Mounting Bracket Kit be used on installation of any of Minimizer Fenders for the warranty to be valid.

Like Minimizer color choices, they have a wide array of sizes. Minimizer has fenders that will fit dual wheel 16.5” tires all the way up to your large 24.5” tires. Multiple combinations as well, super single to utility fenders.

With such a selection of options, Minimizer has a lot of various weights, they fender pieces can range anywhere from 5.5 lbs. to roughly 13 lbs. Single axle or half fender sets from 11 lbs. to 26 lbs. and tandem axle sets from 44 lbs. to 52 lbs.

Yes, to properly install your Minimizer Fenders mounting brackets will be required. Minimizer has a combination of different bracket options to mount your fenders with.

No, Minimizer fenders are sold in either a set form, or a part form, and no mounting brackets come with the fenders. Minimizer has several bracket options that can be purchased in addition to your Minimizer Fender sets of pieces.

Yes, the fenders do not include any manufactured holes; you will want to use your mounting brackets as guides when drilling your holes.

Yes, Minimizer offer they fender in several different options that include a molded in light box. The box itself is molded into the fender piece, it is enclosed on the back side and contains (3) 4” Round light cut-outs.

No, lights are not included with the Minimizer Fender pieces. You can purchase the Minimizer ACCLED1200 light kit separately or any 4” round light with a grommet will work.

Yes & No – Yes if you purchased the Minimizer paintable fenders, which are they TPO (thermos-polyolefin) material. No if you purchased one of Minimizer standard colors or unique paint film options.

Instruction sheet comes with Minimizer TPO material, you will want to consult with a certified paint supplier and inform them of your material your painting. A adhesion promoter will need to be applied to the fender first in order for the paint to bind correctly, once your ready to paint, a flex-agent will want to be included in your exterior automotive paint in order to prevent fracturing of the paint.

Yes, for Minimizer standard colors, the color you see if the color of the entire fender through and through. No, for Minimizer unique paint film options, again the film is a automotive paint film laminated to the surface of the poly material, what is underneath the film is a BLACK fender material.

No, from a maintenance or too care for standpoint, simple water and any All-Purpose cleaner to wash them up, some guys prefer a little Armor All now and then, but other than just that nothing special needs to be done.

No, again no special maintenance needs to be done to Minimizer fenders, for the paint film Silver or Smokey Mirror colors, simple soap and water to clean, and then proceed to use a Micro-Fiber cloth to wipe dry.

Minimizer doesn’t encourage you to, but yes you could run a flap off the bottom of they fender. Minimizer does stress to slot the bolt holes on your flap, and to use just bolts, washers and nuts to install. Also – do not hang a flap to the bottom of Minimizer Light-Box optioned fenders if at all possible.

No, unfortunately tape will not stick to Minimizer fender material. The good thing though, is most other material will not either, unlike metal or fiberglass fenders, debris, chemicals and other harsh substances will not stick, keeping your Minimizer poly fender looking good for years to come.

Minimizer advise to not use the fender as a step if at all possible. The material is flexible and under certain weights may flex, which could cause bodily injury in the event of a fall. The integrity of the fender will not be damaged, it’s more so a safety precaution than anything.

Minimizer has had a number of things happen, in certain cases damage to the bracket could occur resulting in the fender coming off. Simply pick the fender back up, and replace your mounting bracket arm. In other cases Minimizer has had damage occur to the fender from the tire whipping or rubbing the fender.

No, Minimizer warranty will not cover a tire failure that results in damage to they poly fender.

Yes, you can purchase a replacement Minimizer fender section individually.

Minimizer fenders have a label on the inside (tire side) of the fender.

Yes, you can purchase another set of Minimizer poly fenders and bolt directly to your existing fenders to create a full or multi-axle fender option. An additional bracket arm will be required.

No, from the most common chemicals Minimizer has researched, they have not found any that would cause damage to Minimizer fender. The most severe acids would have to be in a pure form, exposed to the material for an extreme amount of time in direct sunlight before any minor issue would occur. In the event of a chemical spill, simply wash off to avoid potential issues.

Minimizer has done several severe tests on they fenders and have had them well below -100 F to well above +197 F. No brittleness or softness has occurred.

None, Minimizer doesn’t use plastic here, they fenders are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) far superior than typical plastics most people want to stereotype these into. Minimizer material will flex, bend, twist and turn and still pop back into shape. So unlike other Plastic Fenders out there, Minimizer use a higher grade material than most, which is why they are proud to say Minimizer fenders have been “Tested & Tortured” and they can offer a Lifetime warranty.

Minimizer are one of the only ones in the fender business to use a thermo-forming process. They fender starts out in flat sheet form, cooks a bit in a large oven and then is formed over a water-cooled aluminum mold. Once Minimizer fender is formed it will always want to return to its formed shape. This is why if you happen to crush them with a tank, simply put’em out in the sun for a bit and they’ll pop themselves right back out.

Ice & Mud Sickle formers you mean? For what, Minimizer has a formed side lip to help minimize road spray; they unique beauty ring is all you’ll need to keep road debris at bay.

No, Minimizer fenders are designed to butt together, cutting the ends off will greatly alter the way Minimizer fenders go together. You should not have to alter Minimizer tandem fenders in anyway.

Minimizer does this for a number of reasons, one being for they distributors. They have the ability to stock one part and sell several different styles. The others Minimizer doesn’t have enough space to cover them all, but the most important things to mention are the strength and integrity. The multi purpose approach keeps are fenders stronger than other competitor fenders and makes adjustments to they very manageable.

Not yet, and no. Minimizer ribs add strength which is why they fenders have a lifetime warranty. The ribs are a trademark and can be accessorized in a number of ways to give you that one off look. Not yet, in the sense that Minimizer has an innovator running the company, he’s always looking for ways to make they products that much better and they have a lot of things in the old R&D hoper, they may just out do ourselves yet.

Yes, Minimizer has had a lot of truckers run chains.

Absolutely, the fenders are flexible, a little muscle and you can wiggle the tire off, or jack the frame and off the wheel comes. In the event the above will not happen, a few bolts on any one of our brackets and you can easily slide the arm off, lift the fender up, and slide the wheel out.