DBS carbon fibre bumper scrapes
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I looked into these, what I don't like is they reduce clearance and require drilling of the carbon fiber to install.
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AstonV said:
I looked into these, what I don't like is they reduce clearance and require drilling of the carbon fiber to install.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Cheers, don't fancy getting that done. HBradley mentions a thicker PPF. Do you know what this is?https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
RossMac said:
AstonV said:
I looked into these, what I don't like is they reduce clearance and require drilling of the carbon fiber to install.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Cheers, don't fancy getting that done. HBradley mentions a thicker PPF. Do you know what this is?https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Those protectors seem really good but...
Any additional components underneath reduce the clearance height further. That potentially means any speed hump impact will have greater force and could cause more damage than the cosmetic variety.
I suppose it depends on how often you plan on making a carbon - concrete/asphalt interface. If you’re not going to scrape it that often then new replacements look cheaper than the protection.
Any additional components underneath reduce the clearance height further. That potentially means any speed hump impact will have greater force and could cause more damage than the cosmetic variety.
I suppose it depends on how often you plan on making a carbon - concrete/asphalt interface. If you’re not going to scrape it that often then new replacements look cheaper than the protection.
I would say that whatever you put under there will look as bad scraped as the carbon. PPF will certainly not protect it from 2 tons of car in contact with a granite kerb.
I would suggest a can of satin black paint to hide the scrapes would be the best and cheapest option, apart from not scraping it in the first place of course!
I would suggest a can of satin black paint to hide the scrapes would be the best and cheapest option, apart from not scraping it in the first place of course!
8Tech said:
I would say that whatever you put under there will look as bad scraped as the carbon. PPF will certainly not protect it from 2 tons of car in contact with a granite kerb.
I would suggest a can of satin black paint to hide the scrapes would be the best and cheapest option, apart from not scraping it in the first place of course!
A think layer of PPF underneath the Carbon fiber splitter would be cheap insurance for a minor scrape. Would be a single use and need to be replaced if every in a scrape, but it would protect the clear coat some. Would only need to be on the under surface, do wouldn't even show. I would suggest a can of satin black paint to hide the scrapes would be the best and cheapest option, apart from not scraping it in the first place of course!
Something cheap like this might work.
https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Scotchgard-Paint-Prot...
AstonV said:
A think layer of PPF underneath the Carbon fiber splitter would be cheap insurance for a minor scrape. Would be a single use and need to be replaced if every in a scrape, but it would protect the clear coat some. Would only need to be on the under surface, do wouldn't even show.
Something cheap like this might work.
https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Scotchgard-Paint-Prot...
Unfortunately it's not just the underside. If you squat you can see the front is worn away a 10cm gash. Not so noticeable when it is dirtySomething cheap like this might work.
https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Scotchgard-Paint-Prot...
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