DIY paint protection film?

DIY paint protection film?

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Johnnytheboy

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24,498 posts

185 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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I've just ordered a van for work which, in the way of these things, comes with body coloured bumpers as part of a package of extras that I do want.

I suspect I will knacker the paint on the top of the rear bumper pretty rapidly getting ladders and so forth in and out.

I think the easy fix would be to apply a rectangular sheet of some kind of clear protective film on that area (Paintshield put one there on my Focus when I had that done and it's invaluable).

What raw material do I need and is it a practical DIY job for an idiot?

ManFromDelmonte

2,742 posts

179 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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Quite a good thread here listing some of the different types available.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=112...

I can't see it being too hard to apply, it's not like you are fitting it to the contours of a supercar.

Johnnytheboy

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185 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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But I am an idiot!

I'll see what I can buy a small quantity of supply-only of those products and give it a bash.

robdcfc

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157 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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rearguards.co.uk

Johnnytheboy

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Monday 27th April 2015
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robdcfc said:
rearguards.co.uk
In the end I took your advice and bought one of these for about £40.

Before (you can see how easily damageable this painted area would be on a van):



After:



Fitting is pretty easy, you've got to remove the tape off one end of the self-adhesive strips, then whip it off from underneath once in position. Can't do it beforehand as it's super-sticky!