Adhesive bonnet protector/paint protector

[LonePhantom]

Has anyone used this sort of stuff on their bonnet etc? I didn't want to stick on the usual ugly bonnet protectors, and have seen this stuff which looks pretty good.

http://www.altrex.com.au/shop.php?mode=item&i=676&p=

I bought some yesterday to put on over the weekend. the packaging doesn't contain any instructions, although I'm sure it's going to be somewhat like contacting school books! Just wondering if anyones used it, and if they had any tips on applying it.

Cheers!

[dumb&]

I'd imagine it's just a vinyl...so plenty of soapy water to shift it around so it's positioned right and get rid of air bubbles.

[ofey]

Have to agree with daveee... .

[criteek]

good idea, but i think it'll be a pain in the ass to do, cutting it, making it align, getting annoyed when it wont stay, getting more annoyed when u get bubbles, argh! lol

[dumb&]

I'd probably just do the edges (instant stone chip if you get even the smallest rock hitting) and front quarter, not the entire bonnet.

[Bandit]

I would also try and heat it a bit so it covers the rear vision mirrors. the oens on my car have been axed by stones for some reason - moreso than any other car I've had.

[LonePhantom]

I wasn't going to do the whole bonnet, just the area that the Mitsubishi bonnet protector covers (the nose section).

Any left over stuff I was going to to the bottom of the front bar maybe, and the edges of the doors.

I'd imagine it's just a vinyl...so plenty of soapy water to shift it around so it's positioned right and get rid of air bubbles.

Soapy water? How are you using that? I was going to clean and polish the car, make sure any contaminants are off the paint, and stick it on.

[dumb&]

Definitely do that beforehand. But by then having a layer of soapy water behind the vinyl it lets you position it without it sticking to the car, the water eventually evaporates and you're left with the vinyl in the perfect position, and no air bubbles.

Same method they use for window tint.

Just don't drive the car for a while after doing it (2-3 hours, and leave it in the sun).

[LonePhantom]

Ah cool, thanks.

What sort of soap. I'm guessing some sorts will leave residue underneath.

[dumb&]

Not sure exactly what they use...call up a sign writer and ask them what they use when vinyling stuff.

[Josh_Emerton]

I'd say it would cause faded sections if you only did half the bonnet?

[Marsh]

Use a few drops of dish washing liquid in a spray bottle of water. Thats what I used to do my vinyl and it worked perfectly

[LonePhantom]

I'd say it would cause faded sections if you only did half the bonnet?

Why do you think that would happen? It's completely clear, no tinting. Plus if the paint is looked after and has a clear coat that shouldn't happen.

Use a few drops of dish washing liquid in a spray bottle of water. Thats what I used to do my vinyl and it worked perfectly

Thanks for that, I was considering just using some hand soap or the dishwashing liquid, I'll probably go with that.

[Josh_Emerton]

I would just assume it would.

Sun fade doesnt really have any effect on the tinting of said adhesive, but more on the exposure. The fact that its covered changes the UV index regardless of tinting. Again, all assumption.

[LonePhantom]

Interesting thought. Mind you the same thing could happen from a conventional bonnet protector one would think.