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Post by Rambler on Apr 17, 2020 10:23:03 GMT
Hi folks. I'm thinking I need to somehow protect this from scratches when loading- as it's quite a high lip. When I'm loading back packs , the straps etc tend to trail over it. Mitsubishi do their own protection pack thingy , but as ever - it doesn't do the exposed lip ! I've thought about a thin ppf thing on Amazon. But applying on the paintwork , then removing in time to come ?  |
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Post by davrav on Apr 17, 2020 10:32:24 GMT
Get a strip of 3M Ventureshield Jamie. You can buy pieces online to fit yourself or find a local supplier/fitter. It's clear and really tough. Can be removed by careful use of heat when the time comes.
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Post by jasehutch on Apr 17, 2020 10:49:56 GMT
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Post by three5 on Apr 17, 2020 11:53:00 GMT
I've had one of these on my RAV since new and would regard it as one of the best investments that I've ever made. It takes longer to clean the bumper than it does to fit the shield. It needs the occassional application of protection/polish to keep it looking reasonable. My RAV is all black so you hardly notice it. |
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Post by Rambler on Apr 17, 2020 12:34:58 GMT
Get a strip of 3M Ventureshield Jamie. You can buy pieces online to fit yourself or find a local supplier/fitter. It's clear and really tough. Can be removed by careful use of heat when the time comes. Thanks Davrav Bought strip from Amazon 1200mm x1000. Plenty. I wanted something clear so it didn't affect the looks too much. Thanks all 👍 |
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Post by davrav on Apr 17, 2020 12:47:51 GMT
With a piece that size you can do door edges, headlights etc too.
I would recommend that you practice on an easy section first - maybe on your Mum's car.
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Post by Rambler on Apr 18, 2020 9:04:06 GMT
With a piece that size you can do door edges, headlights etc too. I would recommend that you practice on an easy section first - maybe on your Mum's car. 😂 Sure she'd love that, she doesn't like me cleaning it... Her words " the rain will wash it " |
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Post by charliefarlie on Apr 18, 2020 9:45:45 GMT
I've had one of these on my RAV since new and would regard it as one of the best investments that I've ever made. It takes longer to clean the bumper than it does to fit the shield. It needs the occassional application of protection/polish to keep it looking reasonable. My RAV is all black so you hardly notice it. I bought one for my Rav when I first bought it. Fit was not good and it just would not stay fixed despite me cleaning the surfaces with IPA and using a heat gun set on warm. Threw it in the bin in the end. |
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Post by three5 on Apr 18, 2020 10:02:43 GMT
I've had one of these on my RAV since new and would regard it as one of the best investments that I've ever made. It takes longer to clean the bumper than it does to fit the shield. It needs the occassional application of protection/polish to keep it looking reasonable. My RAV is all black so you hardly notice it. I bought one for my Rav when I first bought it. Fit was not good and it just would not stay fixed despite me cleaning the surfaces with IPA and using a heat gun set on warm. Threw it in the bin in the end. Now come on Charlie! you can't expect it to fit if you have 1/2" of polish on it  |
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Post by Rambler on Apr 18, 2020 13:57:21 GMT
Think I'm going to try to cover the panel down to the bumper lip on mine.
Being as this film is clear , I only have whisky for alcohol For cleaning.
Or... we recently bought mouthwash for the alcohol content.
Mix with water and spray away...
Bit like when I used to tint the Windows on my old cars.
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Post by Rambler on Apr 23, 2020 13:33:41 GMT
Well , it's done... Film of protection applied. Took about an hour, plenty of soupy water used.. Not bad I reckon... Just need to remember it's there now. And not try to polish it 😂     |
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Post by sich1 on Apr 23, 2020 14:16:29 GMT
good looking job,well done
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Post by davrav on Apr 23, 2020 14:21:06 GMT
Nice job Jamie - you can hardly see the join as Eric would say.
Providing it is the genuine 3M Ventureshield you should be able to polish/wax by hand as normal. Obviously more care needed if machine polishing so as not to catch an edge.
Just buff along rather than across the edges and remove any remaining polish or wax residue by running a thumbnail along the edge of the film.
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Post by Rambler on Apr 23, 2020 14:27:40 GMT
Nice job Jamie - you can hardly see the join as Eric would say. Providing it is the genuine 3M Ventureshield you should be able to polish/wax by hand as normal. Obviously more care needed if machine polishing so as not to catch an edge. Just buff along rather than across the edges and remove any remaining polish or wax residue by running a thumbnail along the edge of the film. Yep... it is Ventureshield, thanks chaps- looks good but it is there to do a job 👍  |
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Post by davrav on Apr 23, 2020 14:36:04 GMT
Ah,so not 1200 x 1000 as you posted above. Was there any left for the door edges?
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