Quote from: Ollieb7 on 06 March 2007, 10:55Quote from: wantmygti on 04 March 2007, 21:19Quote from: Ollieb7 on 03 March 2007, 10:46Quote from: phope on 02 March 2007, 08:52Cheers Ollie - think i'll give it a try. Do you have any pics? How about tips? Is it easy to cut to size? Did you get the bonnet or bumper kit, or both? Sorry for the stack of questions!Not much point for the pics - you won't see it. I'm afraid i won't have time for any pics as im away on buisness soon for a couple of weeks (car left in the wifes hands -eek ). I bought the bonnet kit. The left over is enough for the back bumper lip at the tail gate (got a dog!) and the rest (almost) for the lower sections of the from bumper. With the bumper kit you need to get as well for that bit extra but also because it comes with the rubber block used to get the water out - you need a plant spray to wet the bonnet first, apply the (cut to shape) film, move into position and spend a good bit of time getting the water out - leave a lip at the front to fold over the leading edge of the bonnet. This lip you will find collects alot of the water from removal of water so a leather comes in handy here - you could leave it for a while to dry and folder at a later time. This 'lip' process follows for the head lamp scoosher area. You should apply the film as a whole over the area and then CAREFULLY use a very sharp blade to cut to shape. Not hard - Just need patience!
Quote from: wantmygti on 04 March 2007, 21:19Quote from: Ollieb7 on 03 March 2007, 10:46Quote from: phope on 02 March 2007, 08:52Cheers Ollie - think i'll give it a try. Do you have any pics? How about tips? Is it easy to cut to size? Did you get the bonnet or bumper kit, or both? Sorry for the stack of questions!Not much point for the pics - you won't see it. I'm afraid i won't have time for any pics as im away on buisness soon for a couple of weeks (car left in the wifes hands -eek ). I bought the bonnet kit. The left over is enough for the back bumper lip at the tail gate (got a dog!) and the rest (almost) for the lower sections of the from bumper. With the bumper kit you need to get as well for that bit extra but also because it comes with the rubber block used to get the water out - you need a plant spray to wet the bonnet first, apply the (cut to shape) film, move into position and spend a good bit of time getting the water out - leave a lip at the front to fold over the leading edge of the bonnet. This lip you will find collects alot of the water from removal of water so a leather comes in handy here - you could leave it for a while to dry and folder at a later time. This 'lip' process follows for the head lamp scoosher area. You should apply the film as a whole over the area and then CAREFULLY use a very sharp blade to cut to shape. Not hard - Just need patience!
Quote from: Ollieb7 on 03 March 2007, 10:46Quote from: phope on 02 March 2007, 08:52Cheers Ollie - think i'll give it a try. Do you have any pics? How about tips? Is it easy to cut to size? Did you get the bonnet or bumper kit, or both? Sorry for the stack of questions!Not much point for the pics - you won't see it. I'm afraid i won't have time for any pics as im away on buisness soon for a couple of weeks (car left in the wifes hands -eek ). I bought the bonnet kit. The left over is enough for the back bumper lip at the tail gate (got a dog!) and the rest (almost) for the lower sections of the from bumper. With the bumper kit you need to get as well for that bit extra but also because it comes with the rubber block used to get the water out - you need a plant spray to wet the bonnet first, apply the (cut to shape) film, move into position and spend a good bit of time getting the water out - leave a lip at the front to fold over the leading edge of the bonnet. This lip you will find collects alot of the water from removal of water so a leather comes in handy here - you could leave it for a while to dry and folder at a later time. This 'lip' process follows for the head lamp scoosher area. You should apply the film as a whole over the area and then CAREFULLY use a very sharp blade to cut to shape. Not hard - Just need patience!
Quote from: phope on 02 March 2007, 08:52Cheers Ollie - think i'll give it a try. Do you have any pics? How about tips? Is it easy to cut to size? Did you get the bonnet or bumper kit, or both? Sorry for the stack of questions!Not much point for the pics - you won't see it. I'm afraid i won't have time for any pics as im away on buisness soon for a couple of weeks (car left in the wifes hands -eek ). I bought the bonnet kit. The left over is enough for the back bumper lip at the tail gate (got a dog!) and the rest (almost) for the lower sections of the from bumper. With the bumper kit you need to get as well for that bit extra but also because it comes with the rubber block used to get the water out - you need a plant spray to wet the bonnet first, apply the (cut to shape) film, move into position and spend a good bit of time getting the water out - leave a lip at the front to fold over the leading edge of the bonnet. This lip you will find collects alot of the water from removal of water so a leather comes in handy here - you could leave it for a while to dry and folder at a later time. This 'lip' process follows for the head lamp scoosher area. You should apply the film as a whole over the area and then CAREFULLY use a very sharp blade to cut to shape. Not hard - Just need patience!
Cheers Ollie - think i'll give it a try. Do you have any pics? How about tips? Is it easy to cut to size? Did you get the bonnet or bumper kit, or both? Sorry for the stack of questions!
Cheers Ollie, how much overlap do you tuck in the edges? Or is it cut to size as closely as possible?
Quote from: wantmygti on 07 March 2007, 12:11Cheers Ollie, how much overlap do you tuck in the edges? Or is it cut to size as closely as possible?About 0.5 cm will do - enough to meet the panel join under the bonnet - forgot - 1 more tip - For the front of the car cut the film so it follows the line of the body work creases - this helps to cover up the joins.
TT, whats your reconing on Bridgestones, as my wagon is rapped in those, it wont be long before front will need doing so , are they any good, or can i buy better for less dosh?
I feel like a homo
