heine
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I also looked at getting magnetic sheets and cutting panels to stick on the car when offroad - This was cheap - about R1500 for the sheets - but major PT to do .
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heine
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Part 2 .
Just bounced it off SWAMBO who happens to be a graphic artist . She reckons that she can take images of the car and blow up to life size to use as a template. So if anyone knows where I can get some nice artwork (preferably line drawings) she will give it a go
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| Sun Jan 20 2008 8:41am |
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catweasel
Joined: 05 May 2006
Location: LONDON
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KevF wrote:
Does any parts of the wheel arches need any kind of cover? I guess due to the ride height there is lesser chance for the bonnet to be hit by stone chips. Mainly the bumper really.
Ta
Kev
arches get peppered (well mine are) and you might want to consider if you tow getting the rear tailgate done. ride hieght has nothing to do with how high you will get the chips, more to do with the vehicle in front flicking the  ers at you. dont leave a witness.....................put your foot down.
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
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heine wrote:Part 2 .
Just bounced it off SWAMBO who happens to be a graphic artist . She reckons that she can take images of the car and blow up to life size to use as a template. So if anyone knows where I can get some nice artwork (preferably line drawings) she will give it a go
I'll put my hand up for a set. Persue this and she can have a sideline income. 
Could help pay for some new toys., as you wouldqualify for a comm.  __________
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| Tue Jan 22 2008 1:24pm |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
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She is busy with it as we speak - watch this space
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| Tue Jan 22 2008 1:32pm |
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
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heine wrote:She is busy with it as we speak - watch this space
In anticipation.....  __________
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| Tue Jan 22 2008 1:37pm |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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She's battling to find decent artwork - so jump on the net and see what you can find
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| Tue Jan 22 2008 1:41pm |
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
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heine wrote:She's battling to find decent artwork - so jump on the net and see what you can find
Take a decent shot from the side, and have her trace it in Corel Draw.
If not, I check again tomorrow. Going la la now.  __________
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| Tue Jan 22 2008 1:52pm |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Sure when all else fails - but there must be an easier way
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| Tue Jan 22 2008 2:05pm |
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
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heine wrote:Sure when all else fails - but there must be an easier way
So what was the outcome???? Can I order yet?  __________
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| Thu Jan 24 2008 12:44am |
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George Ross
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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heine wrote:I also looked at getting magnetic sheets and cutting panels to stick on the car when offroad - This was cheap - about R1500 for the sheets - but major PT to do .
Dumb question perhaps, but how do the magnetic things stick to the aluminium and plastic bits of the car?
I had VPS done on my L320. Arranged by the Land Rover dealer at a cost of R9500 excl. VAT for the bonnet, headlights, bumper, plus the sides up to window sill height. I have since had the door tops and the sides of the roof turret done too. Also the door sills to prevent scuffing when getting into the car. I have also had pieces placed where ever there are rubbers in contact with painted surfaces, as the paint abrades when the rubber presses on it on top of dust from traveling. Total additional cost R3500, but well worth it. Sorry, not an LR3 owner. Range Rover Sport HSE which lives off-road
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| Thu Jan 24 2008 6:53am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Only the tailgate is ally - the rest is magnetic
AS far as the VPS goes - does it not show scratches at all or does it get scratched but not the paintwork underneath
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| Thu Jan 24 2008 7:25am |
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
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Will probably show wear on the vinyl, but it does not damage the paintwork. 3M has a thick 7year(warranty) vinyl that should work. Not the cast vinyl type. that will be to thin, and will also probably peel when scratched. __________
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| Thu Jan 24 2008 7:32am |
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George Ross
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
Location: Durban
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heine wrote:Only the tailgate is ally - the rest is magnetic
AS far as the VPS goes - does it not show scratches at all or does it get scratched but not the paintwork underneath
Hi Heine, The VPS can get sratched, but it takes a huge amount of abuse before that happens. I have been through thick thorn bushes without a mark on the VPS. On that particular trail a Disco 3 was following me through the thorns. The Disco 3 was a dealer demo unit, and it had to have a complete respray of the left side of the car the next week, whilst my VPS was unmarked. I have picked up a sratch on the VPS on the left front fender, but that was when I drove into a steel braai (1/2 44 gallon drum type) in the dark at a campsite at Tembe Elephant park. If not for the VPS I would have had serious damage. Sorry, not an LR3 owner. Range Rover Sport HSE which lives off-road
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George Ross
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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PierreJ wrote:Will probably show wear on the vinyl, but it does not damage the paintwork. 3M has a thick 7year(warranty) vinyl that should work. Not the cast vinyl type. that will be to thin, and will also probably peel when scratched.
Hi Pierre, The VPS is a polyurethane film 150 micron thick which is made by 3M and it is quite elastic. This is how the guys get it to take the shape of the wheel arches and fenders of a car. The stuff is incredibly tough and is almost invisible. Take a look at the website and visit the "Testimonials" pages. It is quite impressive. I have checked the claims made on these pages with SA 4x4 mag, CAR mag and Leisure Wheels mag, as well as the marketing man from Toyota South Africa, and the claims are definitely valid. www.vpsprotection.co.za Sorry, not an LR3 owner. Range Rover Sport HSE which lives off-road
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