Static-Cling Paint Protection Film

Accumulator · 06-20-07, 10:33

I'm not getting anywhere with the SEARCH function (and the puppy's driving me nuts...). So can anybody recommend a source for static-cling paint protection film? I had an old link but it's no longer working...

Setec Astronomy · 06-20-07, 10:41

Can you post the link? Maybe we can fix it; IIRC they changed the path when they did one of the server or software upgrades.

audicoupej · 06-20-07, 10:44

Accumulator, I just installed some on my bike. (see this thread: http://autopia.org/forum/exterior-pe...-big-pics.html)
I know they sell bulk. Perhaps this will help you.

The Tankslapper. A clear non adhesive tank protector for your sportbike.

Accumulator · 06-20-07, 11:06

Setec- It was in an old PM from (the MIA) Bill D. The link was: http://www.madirect.com

He got some door-handle pieces for a C4 'vette and cut them to size, but I need something better than that anyhow.

This is primarily for the next dog-vehicle I get (off to see a candidate on Friday), can't use them on the Audis due to the repaints

Audicoupej- Thanks, that might work if I don't find made-to-fix ones. Something would be better than nothing as long as it stays put and doesn't move around (to mar stuff when the vehicle's dirty).

ebpcivicsi · 06-20-07, 11:29

I have access to Llumar film, a plotter, and a huge computer database of patterns--I could certainly cut you something if need be. The installation can be trick depending upon application, but nothing you couldn't pick up for small pieces....

Red98gt · 06-20-07, 11:30

Accumulater.......Here are a couple I found. Can't recommend any, never used it. Hope this helps......

Cleartastic Paint Protection

Cleartastic Corvette, Mustang, Porsche Paint Protection 1800 778 9898

Auto Trim DESIGN - InvisiGARD Paint Protection Kits

Accumulator · 06-20-07, 11:49

I don't want to get *too* ahead of myself here, don't even know if I'm gonna buy the new dog-hauler yet. But something to fit behind door/hatch handles would be nice insurance for that application, especially in the winter when the vehicles are filthy and I'm wearing heavy gloves. Wasn't a problem on the Blazer, what with its black plastic handles and surrounds.

Red98gt- Thanks, I'd seen the Cleartastic, but not cut to the right application. Is the InvisiGard static-cling or adhesive-mounted?

ebpcivicsi- Should've thought of you

Same question: is the Llumar static-cling? If I ever wanted a more permanent-mount I could have Accumulatorette take it to TN some time and have you do it. Heh heh, might save myself some work and have you throw a complete detail on it too

Sure wish I had a pro of your caliber around these parts!

WilliamHBonney · 06-20-07, 12:06

Are you going to use this in lieu of a clear bra or are you just going to use it as a method of protection on road trips or something?

ebpcivicsi · 06-20-07, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

I don't want to get *too* ahead of myself here, don't even know if I'm gonna buy the new dog-hauler yet. But something to fit behind door/hatch handles would be nice insurance for that application, especially in the winter when the vehicles are filthy and I'm wearing heavy gloves. Wasn't a problem on the Blazer, what with its black plastic handles and surrounds.

Red98gt- Thanks, I'd seen the Cleartastic, but not cut to the right application. Is the InvisiGard static-cling or adhesive-mounted?

ebpcivicsi- Should've thought of you

Same question: is the Llumar static-cling? If I ever wanted a more permanent-mount I could have Accumulatorette take it to TN some time and have you do it. Heh heh, might save myself some work and have you throw a complete detail on it too

Sure wish I had a pro of your caliber around these parts!

The Llumar is pressure sensitive adhesive, not static cling. The install would entail wetting the area with soapy water, placing the film in the door cup, then squeegeeing (is that a a word?

) out the excess water. On parts this small I typically just use alcohol for a quick tack. You could easily install it yourself. If you do get it just let me know and I could cut the pieces from scrap material(I could cut a few extras just in case the learning curve gets in the way

). I would need the year so that I could find a donor vehicle to make the patterns(shouldn't be a problem with all of the traffic around here).

Red98gt · 06-20-07, 12:30

Is the InvisiGard static-cling or adhesive-mounted? Looks like it's adhesive based. I looked at the installation instructions on the web site...

Accumulator · 06-20-07, 12:31

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Are you going to use this in lieu of a clear bra or are you just going to use it as a method of protection on road trips or something?

Protection against marring, specifically behind door/hatch handles and where the dogs' nails might hit paint on the rear step-bumper (despite my keeing them trimmed nice and short). I'm not a clear bra sort of guy; I live with stonechips, which for some reason don't bother me.

ebpcivicsi- Thanks for elaborating. If I decide to go with that, I really do think I'd have my wife take it on one of her family visits and have you do it.

In all honesty, I'll probably have my hands full just getting it ready for Ohio use (undercoating, etc.) and detailed, so I don't see myself trying to DIY it. Things are very different around here with the new canine additions to the family, and finding time to go out to the shop and detail is proving difficult. But hey, you never know...

We'll see if I buy it this weekend and if so, what I end up doing. The vehicle in question is a '04 GMC Yukon XL, down in Charlotte NC.

I gotta rethink my tendency to keep the drivers so nice...the huge thing could drive me nuts even if I *did* find the time and I gotta put in the time training the dogs.
But some quick on/off protection could be great if I can find it.

Setec Astronomy · 06-20-07, 01:40

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Setec- It was in an old PM from (the MIA) Bill D. The link was: http://www.madirect.com

Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you meant it was a link to an Autopia thread that didn't work...in one of those server or software changes they changed some path so that all the old links didn't work anymore.