paint protector

Optimus Prime · 12-20-2011, 11:27 AM

I'll be mounting a yakima rack and basket to the golf so that we can take it on our Holiday Journey. I'd like to put down a paint protector (vinyl, 3M?) under the rack mounts.

any pro-tips? I'd like to leave the paint protector on full time so that I can mount and unmount the rack whenever I want. I'm afraid that anything clear might discolor. Suggestions on what to use?

RMR · 12-20-2011, 11:42 AM

Check this out below. My brother used this on his trip down to Florida with bikes on his Audi.

http://www.lamin-x.com/Roof-Rack-Paint-Protection-p/rr-8.htm

bren · 12-20-2011, 01:04 PM

My car has a yellowed "clear" bra, I still think it's better than chips everywhere.

If you are just doing a couple of simple strips, you could always redo them every couple of years should the yellowing become noticeable.

lip277 · 12-20-2011, 03:16 PM

We did a clear bra on our Yukon.

215,000 miles on it.
Looks like hell...
The bra,,, not the paint.

When we get to selling that truck (soon) - I'll remove it all. But not until then

kognito · 12-20-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lip277

When we get to selling that truck (soon) - I'll remove it all. But not until then

Be careful Kevin,

Might be what's been holding the Yukon together so long!!

(J/K!)

lip277 · 12-20-2011, 11:56 PM

haha - Maybe.

But - The protection has done its job well.

I'll let you know how it does (for real) when I do have the material removed.

Optimus Prime · 12-21-2011, 11:20 AM

I ordered some 3M clearbra type stuff that should be here Friday morning. Just in time to mount the rack and basket and head off to the in-laws.

I'm loving the Golf so far.

12-20-2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Optimus Prime Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 3,283	paint protector I'll be mounting a yakima rack and basket to the golf so that we can take it on our Holiday Journey. I'd like to put down a paint protector (vinyl, 3M?) under the rack mounts. any pro-tips? I'd like to leave the paint protector on full time so that I can mount and unmount the rack whenever I want. I'm afraid that anything clear might discolor. Suggestions on what to use? __________________ Jason

12-20-2011, 11:42 AM	#2
RMR Crotchety Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2020 Honda Civic Hatch Sport Location: Chicago Posts: 941	Check this out below. My brother used this on his trip down to Florida with bikes on his Audi. http://www.lamin-x.com/Roof-Rack-Paint-Protection-p/rr-8.htm __________________ '20 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport 1.5T '18 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD

12-20-2011, 03:16 PM	#4
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	We did a clear bra on our Yukon. 215,000 miles on it. Looks like hell... The bra,,, not the paint. When we get to selling that truck (soon) - I'll remove it all. But not until then __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

12-20-2011, 11:56 PM	#6
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	haha - Maybe. But - The protection has done its job well. I'll let you know how it does (for real) when I do have the material removed. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

12-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#7
Optimus Prime Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 3,283	I ordered some 3M clearbra type stuff that should be here Friday morning. Just in time to mount the rack and basket and head off to the in-laws. I'm loving the Golf so far. __________________ Jason

12-20-2011, 01:04 PM	#3
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	My car has a yellowed "clear" bra, I still think it's better than chips everywhere. If you are just doing a couple of simple strips, you could always redo them every couple of years should the yellowing become noticeable.

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