Member Since: 20 Mar 2014
Location: Leicester
Posts: 204
Paint protection from trees and branches
I went to the Peak Distric yesterday in the 90, which will probably be my last trip in it.
Whilst going through the lanes one thing became apparent. If I want to continue using the lanes in a D3 then I am either going to have to buy a tatty one or get some sort of protection from the scratches.
What do people use?
20th Apr 2014 9:56 am
DavidSally
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 565
I also use the Deafender rather than the Disco for laning, so I can use all the lanes. But non scratchy lanes are a plenty in the Peaks. You can still have fun
20th Apr 2014 11:31 am
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
Various options, clear stick back vinyl applied on main panels prior to going off road, or get the car wrapped!
Or do what I do, put money aside for a full respray when I come to sell it Tony
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20th Apr 2014 11:46 am
flydive
Member Since: 21 Aug 2007
Location: Lugano
Posts: 1535
Something like protect-magnet is also a solution
20th Apr 2014 2:34 pm
waftywoo
Member Since: 20 Mar 2014
Location: Leicester
Posts: 204
That protec magnet looks ideal!! I'm suprised this doesn't seem to have taken off in this country!
I've seen somewhere before that you can wrap the car in a roll of cling film. How it would stick to the car I don't know but it seemed to work and it's cheap.
20th Apr 2014 4:05 pm
pope227
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Boston
Posts: 339
How do you get the doors open to get in and out? D4 HSE Luxury
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I'd assume if the film was stuck on somehow the door lines could be cut?
20th Apr 2014 10:15 pm
~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 628
Do you want to save some of the pain associated from driving through overgrown tracks?
Well "Road Warrior" paint protection film may be for you!
I found this product via the web and luckily they have an Aussie distributer. I ordered a bottle which is 1 ltr and covers 6 sq m for $54.95 plus postage.
No word on how long you can leave it on but it looks like it can be just left on!
Apply using a small paint roller, yes it will give a "textured" finish but it is worth it for the result once you peal it back off.
The US site: www.roadwarriorplus.com/
Purchase in Aus here: www.roadwarriorplus.com.au/home
It's a white liquid that dries clear, yes with a good soaking it turns milky again but does not blow off in the wind. I still requires pealing off or using a high pressure cleaner to blast it off.
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21st Apr 2014 10:47 am
DiscoDunc
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Location: Bristol
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that stuff looks pretty good, how long did it take to apply ?Duncan
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21st Apr 2014 11:05 am
~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
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They recommend two coats, the time to apply depends on how much of the car you want to cover.
I applied two coats last week to the sides of my D3, probably took me 2.5hrs.
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