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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: wantmygti on 22 March 2007, 10:08

Title: Stone chip protection film
Post by: wantmygti on 22 March 2007, 10:08: Atfer a not so successful session with Halfords own stone chip film, I have decided to get the film professionally fitted on Monday, and will post pics if anyone is interested. I know Illyun has expressed an interest in the past. They are going to cover all the font bump, and first third or so of the bonnet and wings, plus all 4 lights at the front. Also going to get some strips on the door sill to prevent shoe inlicted damage.

My question at the moment is... Is it ok to put this stuff on Xenons given the heat output? Also, does the film interfere with the light patterns coming out of the units?

Thanks
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 22 March 2007, 13:36: Quote from: wantmygti on 22 March 2007, 10:08
My question at the moment is... Is it ok to put this stuff on Xenons given the heat output? Also, does the film interfere with the light patterns coming out of the units?

Can't see why not. We discussed previously the merits of beam benders on Xenons, and the genuine Audi ones for the B6 S4 simply stick onto the outer lens. If it does start to yellow, just peel the bu&&er off!
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: illyun on 22 March 2007, 18:53: I've gone for a temporary solution until my finances recover and put nasty Halfords stuff on my rear bumper which fitted very well - but very arkward to fit. I have also do the door sides at the edges and the front bonnet which is covered by one of those autobra things anyway. I am getting the front bumper and wings done for Ã‚£80 from VW using their stuff. After a few months I will rip it all of - and get it replaced with the proper stuff professionally fitted. But I would be quite interested to see how you get on wantmygti.
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: wantmygti on 22 March 2007, 19:01: No worries Illyun, i'll post some pics monday if the weather holds out. Seems like they are going to town on it - they want the car a whole day!

It is a hefty outlay but i plan on keeping the car a good few years and things like a bonnet covered in chips really bug me. Others have said I could get a lot of it resprayed for Ã‚£360 if I need to a few years down line but in my book there ain't no paint like factory paint, and I don't think Ã‚£360 would go very far at all on a decent paint job.

And a respray would get chipped again.

This stuff (Paint shield) comes with a 4 year warranty so should last well.
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: TeddyKGB on 22 March 2007, 19:35: would this stuff protect against bird shyte as well?
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: wantmygti on 22 March 2007, 19:59: Aye. It is a plastic film hence it protects against bird poop, all kinds of fallout, chipping, damage like scratching inflicted when washing, salt, grime, bugs etc etc (but only the areas covered by the film obviously)
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: Ollieb7 on 22 March 2007, 20:12: Quote from: TeddyKGB on 22 March 2007, 19:35
would this stuff protect against bird shyte as well?

Have to say that i have never had a car that has been crapped on so bloody much!!!! :angry: :angry:
Its a daily occurance at my office
My wife / neighbours did think i was bonkers when i was caught washing the car in the snow the other night - but ye just canny have loads of sh##e on your new car - no f#cking way!!!! Im looking for a monster polly bag to cover my whole car at the mo!
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 23 March 2007, 12:35: Quote from: Ollieb7 on 22 March 2007, 20:12
Im looking for a monster polly bag to cover my whole car at the mo!

www.Durex.co.uk - any good ???? :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Stone chip protection film
Post by: caddyshack on 21 April 2007, 23:23: Ollieb7 lov the black alloy wheels----is it paint or they come in black

thanx