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Permalink Reply by Matt on December 8, 2014 at 8:53am

I was actually just about to post a set of fenders I took off my bike.  They're not exactly what you're looking for, but they are silver.  PM me and I can send you a picture and details.

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Permalink Reply by DLS on December 8, 2014 at 9:16am

I've had unbelievably good customer service from SKS when something has gone wrong with one of my fenders. I'd contact them first and see if they can help you out. I just went onto their website and filled out a form and someone from a U.S. division contacted me.  

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Permalink Reply by David P. on December 8, 2014 at 9:26am

My problem with the fender is related to hardware that is non-original - three of the stay nuts are SKS stainless pieces, and the fourth is a plated steel Nylock nut because I couldn't find a fourth SS nut. I needed to adjust the stays to fit the fender on a different bike, but after a couple of winters, rust and perhaps galvanic corrosion have rendered that fastener seemingly irrevocably stuck. Many applications of PB Blaster, as much leverage as I can apply, long-term soaking in various suitable chemicals, etc. have done nothing, and I've bent the fender and the stay trying. Sourcing a replacement seems easier than trying to cut the nut off, since I don't have a tool that will drive a cutoff wheel with enough power to do it. So I don't think I can really blame the product for my problem - but it is, nonetheless, a good reminder! I've received excellent customer service from Ortlieb and they share either a parent company or a US distributor.

David

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