View Full Version : Pics of my stone guard install: STAY AWAY 56K
Bahnbaum
03-06-2004, 12:06 AM
Okay, so these aren`t pictures of a fantastic detail job. But this is the first step for me and my new car!
Here`s some pictures from my recent stone guard install. That`s confident looking guy in the pictures is not me, that`s a professional, Rob Freeman at Maryland ProformAuto. Rob is a real pro, and did an incredible job for me.
Starting with the hood:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/hood1a.jpg
Hood`s done, close up at the right angles, you clearly see the seam:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/hoodtop.jpg
Bumper/spoiler work:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/spoiler.jpg
Fenders get covered. I don`t have the pictures, but the headlights and foglamps all got 40mil coverings:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/fender1a.jpg
Dooredges get done, as well as leading edge of mirrors:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/dooredge.jpg http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/mirror.jpg
Last touch ups, you can clearly see the fender protection seam here:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/moving bubbles.jpg
Final product:
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/finished1.jpg
http://m3.titansfan098.com/carpics/finished2.jpg
Alex
spetulla
03-06-2004, 01:43 AM
that is really cool makes me want it
2wheelsx2
03-06-2004, 01:54 AM
That`s a really good job. That front end has lots of curves. How much was it for a job like that, if you don`t mind me asking? FWIW, I got it done for my wife`s white WRX, but only on the hood and fenders. He did the mirrors, but the work was unsatisfactory, so we agreed that I didn`t have to pay for them.
Bahnbaum
03-06-2004, 05:52 AM
Originally posted by 2wheelsx2
That`s a really good job. That front end has lots of curves. How much was it for a job like that, if you don`t mind me asking? FWIW, I got it done for my wife`s white WRX, but only on the hood and fenders. He did the mirrors, but the work was unsatisfactory, so we agreed that I didn`t have to pay for them.
$995 for the complete kit and labor, and he warrenties his work for the life of the car. Anything lifts or peels and he replaces no charge.
I feel much more comfortable driving now, especially on the highway.
Alex
luke667
03-06-2004, 06:27 AM
so thats meant to stick on your car for the rest of its life?
imported_ajbarnes
03-06-2004, 06:45 AM
Wow, I`m in the wrong business!:D
leadfoot
03-06-2004, 06:57 AM
what product is that ? is it armourfend (3M) ? or somone else just curious. thanks in advance.
Bahnbaum
03-06-2004, 07:33 AM
Originally posted by luke667
so thats meant to stick on your car for the rest of its life?
Can stay on forever, but it can also be removed if you need to.
Alex
Bahnbaum
03-06-2004, 07:35 AM
Originally posted by leadfoot
what product is that ? is it armourfend (3M) ? or somone else just curious. thanks in advance.
I think most of the kits use 3M plastic, as does this one. This kit is designed by X-Pel, which this installer swears by. Seems like there are lots out there with different design approaches to each vehicle.
Alex
Deanski
03-06-2004, 07:58 AM
Glad to see you have paint film!
I have Armorglove on my Lexus SC-430 which people can read here: Armorglove (http://www.armorglove.com/)
This new finish seems very prone to stone chipping.
Since they apply it to most high-end cars in my area, I did the same thing! Hood, Frond bumper/air-dam, headlights, fender wings, side mirrors, rocker panels, door cups.
You can view my SC430 in the gallery. MY SC430 WITH ARMORGLOVE (http://www.autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3701&papass=&sort=1)
On light color cars it`s easier to see the film as oppoed to dark finishes.
I`m a big believer of paint protection film! Worth every penny!
Just clean it with a plastic cleaner/polish and I apply wax right on it. Just be carefull of the edge! Pain in the but when wax gets in it!
Regards,
Deanski
DantePasquale
03-06-2004, 08:01 AM
That is great for protection, but man, the edge of the plastic film is VERY visible in all pictures. I thought that stuff was suppose to be basically invisible, except from a certain angle????????
Deanski
03-06-2004, 11:37 AM
For my Armorglove, I highlighted the edges with wax, otherwise it IS hard to see where it ends.
Lighter cars show up more.
Regards,
Deanski
bjwebster
03-06-2004, 12:14 PM
Was the kit pre-cut, or did he cut it to fit?
Deanski
03-06-2004, 12:21 PM
My application was installed by Armorglove. Some was customer work.
They DO have full kits as well.
Regards,
Deanski
reevis
03-08-2004, 02:46 PM
I`m intrigued by these products. From looking at the X-Pel (http://www.xpel.com/) and the Armorglove (http://www.armorglove.com/) websites the kits seem reasonably priced at ~$200 for a complete kit for most vehicles.
Is applying this stuff something that should only be attempted by a professional? I`m assuming it would sort of go on like window-tint...where it`s workable (can slide it around, start over if need be, etc.) during the application but eventually sticks to the car as it dries completely.
Just curious...