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Rear wing protection
David Jenkins - 23/3/11 at 06:17 PM

I want to get some of that tough clear plastic film to protect my rear wings from stone chips. I'm sure that I can get it easily enough - if only I could remember what it's called!

Can anyone give me the name of this stuff so I can go searching?


splitrivet - 23/3/11 at 06:25 PM

Its not called clear tough plastic film is it David.
I'll get me coat.
Cheers,
Bob


mads - 23/3/11 at 06:26 PM

David, have a read of this read, particularly last post. Is that something you are after or looking for something thinner?


Slater - 23/3/11 at 06:27 PM

Car builders solutions (CBS) do it. Can't recall what they call it though.

ETA found it.........
linker to stone chip protection film

I fitted it to my rear arches, easy to fit and works a treat, does not add much weight as the stainless ones either. Comes with instructions.

[Edited on 23/3/11 by Slater]


David Jenkins - 23/3/11 at 07:19 PM

That's the stuff - the one I was thinking about came from 3M, but the wording on the CBS page says "similar to that manufactured by world the famous 3M group"

mads - I was after sommat thinner, like Slater found.

splitrivet - you'll need your coat - it's cold out there!

Cheers,
David


David Jenkins - 23/3/11 at 07:25 PM

I did a google search with my nice new clues, and have just found the 3M stuff - it's called Venture Shield.

Ideal, except for the price... around £35 - £40 for 300mm x 600mm, plus P&P plus VAT.

The CBS stuff starts to look attractive, at less than half the price...

[Edited on 23/3/11 by David Jenkins]


Guinness - 23/3/11 at 07:53 PM

You can get various sized bits / offcuts on ebay.

HTH

Mike


Thinking about it - 23/3/11 at 08:50 PM

Linkydinky


ReMan - 23/3/11 at 09:28 PM

Helicopter film or something.
I've uese standard good quality graphicks film for the same effect, as mentioned the 3M stuff is pricey


David Jenkins - 23/3/11 at 10:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
You can get various sized bits / offcuts on ebay.



Had a quick look - there's a few options available, from proper 3M stuff at a middling price through to 'unknown quality' stuff at cheap price. I'll give it some thought.

At least I know what to look for now!