Originally Posted by
bkrownd
The only problem with plastic fenders is limited lifetime. The plastic will get brittle and crack. My SKS fenders cracked through after 4 years, with NO physical damage to the fender and NO significant Sun exposure, but I keep them together with tape right now.
As I said, I bought mine in 1985, and they show no signs of cracking whatsoever. They're stained with grime, and that's all.