I wouldn't worry about the hoses rubbing the new paint.

The clip holds them pretty tightly. There's no evidence of rubbing on my fender. Any burnishing that does occur will be hidden by the hoses anyway.

Last edited by Otto Skorzeny; 09/01/2022 11:33 AM.
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