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Old 04-27-2004, 10:58 AM
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Default Re: protection
Originally Posted by Judy
Originally Posted by andrew
Originally Posted by Judy
The vehicle looks great! Even more sophisticated.

However, my only question: Does this cause more road debris to be thrown on to exterior body parts, especially along the lower front fender panels & doors?
i have 3M clear film protection (invinca-shield.com) on the entire rocker panel...behind the front tire on the fender...two pieces in fornt of the rear tires and two pieces behind the rear tire for added rock chip protection. cheers!
That sounds like a good solution. Is the 3M film noticable? Does or can it discolor over time? Is it removable? & most of all, is it difficult to apply?
I know this is somewhat off the subject, but of real interest.

Thanks
it is very very difficult to apply...one must have lots of experience.

Stongard Installation Instructions
Items needed:

1. New large plastic spray bottle
2. Rubbing alcohol
3. Glass cleaner
4. Water
5. Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo (allows you to pull up and re-apply SG for flaws or bubbles during install)
6. Scissors
7. Heat gun / blow dryer
8. Razor blades
9. Minimum of 2 people to install (required for large pieces)
10. Lots of patience!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Use factory touch-up paint on any stone chips, apply with a toothpick. Allow paint to dry thoroughly.
2. Apply glass cleaner to paint surface, allow glass cleaner to soak. Re-spray and remove with a lint free towel. This removes any dead bugs on the paint surface.
3. Apply straight rubbing alcohol on a towel, apply to paint surface where Stongard (SG) will be applied. This removes any remaining wax.
4. Mix solution: 1/2 water, 1/2 rubbing alcohol, and a cap full of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo. Shake well.
5. Use scissors to cut out all pieces of SG from backing paper.
6. Start with smallest pieces first.
7. Saturate first area where SG will be applied on the car.
8. Spray finger tips with solution to avoid leaving print on the film.
9. Remove SG from paper and saturate adhesive side of film with solution, re-spray car surface. The wetter the better.
10. Line up SG, and saturate front of film.
11. Squeegee from the inside/out, pushing bubbles outward to the edge of the film.
12. Pull up if necessary to remove flaws, re-soak and re-squeegee.
13. Repeat for each piece.
14. Use heat gun/blow dryer for adhering loose edges. Squeegee. Be careful not to wrinkle film by using too much heat.
15. Apply largest pieces last.
16. Keep all surfaces wet/saturated at all times, until set in place.

Flaws will be present after installation, don't be alarmed. Park the car in the direct sunlight to aid with flaw removal. Don't be judgmental until at least a week after installation. Almost all flaws with evaporate with time.

Some trimming may be required on the edges. Use a razor blade to lightly score SG, lift edge and remove excess SG. Don't push too hard when trimming, you may damage, scratch or etch the vehicles paint.
 
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