Clear Guard/Bumper Protection????
I've been searching and I can't find the post where someone was going to put together a kit / pre-cut template for the FD. Did this ever happen?
I'm getting my car back with fresh paint and I would like to get this clear rock chip protection on my car. Does anyon know where I can find an FD kit or a good installer in the SF Bay Area? Thanks, |
3m makes something called Rock Gaurd i think...you cut this to your own shape and size
|
Originally Posted by obviousboy
3m makes something called Rock Gaurd i think...you cut this to your own shape and size
|
I would kind of like something you can spray on like an extra thick clearcoat or something. I'm searching around for something right now. I'll update the thread when I'm done.
|
Get someone who knows what they are doing. It is difficult to install, I have it on the nose, front of hood, and down the sides of the car. The reason it is much better then spray is that it will absorb impact of a rock and still not not damage itself unlike a hard spray, and it can easilly be removed at any time.
3m makes it and it is fairly expensive. |
Originally Posted by sub-zero
Get someone who knows what they are doing. It is difficult to install, I have it on the nose, front of hood, and down the sides of the car. The reason it is much better then spray is that it will absorb impact of a rock and still not not damage itself unlike a hard spray, and it can easilly be removed at any time.
3m makes it and it is fairly expensive. where they able to do it in almost one piece considering all the curves on the FD? how many seam lines can you see? |
Yeah I'm really curious about how this will work. I have the PFS front bumper which has a few more curves than even the OEM bumper.
|
The product is called Roadblock. It is a flexible clear plastic that is difficult to see and will shine up with wax like the car's paint. It is installed by professionals and the price quoted for my FD now undergoing a re paint was $700. I had it on my 2002 yellow metallic Miata and 2 years later, not a single nick/chip. On a yellow or light colored car the seam becomes visable on close inspection but can be cleaned with a q-tip and alcohol. This wont be as much as a problem on my FD which is black.
They wont install on a car that wasn't baked durring repaint. find a good installer. I found one in the DC area only after talking to the installer in New Hampshire who treated my Miata. |
I did this to my old BMW and it worked fantastically. I used the 3M stuff: http://www.levineautoparts.com/3mtape.html
Here are some others: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=aut...t&cop=mss&tab= I remember finding a link to authorized installers on the 3M site when I was looking, but I can't seem to find it right now. |
One more thing - any good local detailing shop should know about this stuff and be able to either install it or refer you to someone who can do it.
|
Jpandes, I believe this is the thread you're referring to? https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=yellow
Originally Posted by sub-zero
Get someone who knows what they are doing. It is difficult to install, I have it on the nose, front of hood, and down the sides of the car. The reason it is much better then spray is that it will absorb impact of a rock and still not not damage itself unlike a hard spray, and it can easilly be removed at any time.
3m makes it and it is fairly expensive.
Originally Posted by Mike M
They wont install on a car that wasn't baked durring repaint. find a good installer. I found one in the DC area only after talking to the installer in New Hampshire who treated my Miata.
Who was the installer in the DC area you talked to? (cuz im in NoVa).
Originally Posted by alberto_mg
I remember finding a link to authorized installers on the 3M site when I was looking, but I can't seem to find it right now.
Originally Posted by alberto_mg
One more thing - any good local detailing shop should know about this stuff and be able to either install it or refer you to someone who can do it.
~Ramy |
I really would like to get this stuff. But not for $800-1000. Gee. That's 25-33% fo what it cost for a single turbo kit.:D
I was hoping someone has already put together a pre-cut kit for <$200. I'd try to do the install myself, I'm a handy guy:) |
This is good knowledge to know. I never even heard about protective covering.
|
I think I paid about 300-400 at one of the best detail shops around here for my BMW and that was multi piece. The only thing that sucks about painting is color matching and its freakin expensive also.
Take it for what you will... |
Originally Posted by jpandes
I really would like to get this stuff. But not for $800-1000. Gee. That's 25-33% fo what it cost for a single turbo kit.:D
I was hoping someone has already put together a pre-cut kit for <$200. I'd try to do the install myself, I'm a handy guy:)
Originally Posted by alberto_mg
I think I paid about 300-400 at one of the best detail shops around here for my BMW and that was multi piece. The only thing that sucks about painting is color matching and its freakin expensive also.
Take it for what you will... For $300 - $400, I'd do it w/o thinking twice. It's a no-brainer. As for painting, yes color matching is difficult, but a good body shop should have no prob doin it, and I can get a front bumper repaired and repainted perfect for about $200 - $300... |
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Yea I know what you mean. I remember Revsteve was talking to a guy about a potential group buy if he put together a kit for the stock front nose...but I don't know if anything ever became of it. I'll ask him when I talk to him again tho...
.. |
this stuff is expensive. maybe i should just get a car bra.
|
Originally Posted by blueskaterboy
this stuff is expensive. maybe i should just get a car bra.
|
Interestingly enough, the guy wanted 750 but thought he could drop the price a bit if we got 10 local guys to go in on it. I dont think he recommends installing it yourself, but I can't imagine how difficult it would be - especially for such a handy group.
He never did get back to me, but I can try to re-contact him if everyone is interested. I would expect the price to be northwards of 600 installed. |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:31 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands