KevF
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Location: Norwich
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I have Paintshield fitted to the front of the Voyager and think its great stuff. I have had it removed as i am selling it next week and there isnt a chip anywhere on the front.
I want to get this put on the Disco but wondered if anyone else has this and whether due to the height its necessary.
As my local installer is very helpful, I can get him to make up some other templates.
Are there any particular areas that get stone chips apart from the front edge of the bonnet and bumper?
Cheers
kev 
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Bodsy
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| Tue Jan 15 2008 5:39pm |
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blue meanie
Joined: 04 Aug 2005
Location: out of sync
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Kev,
I've not seen Paintshield myself but there have historically been various discussions about protecting the side panels from bramble rash when laning and some have improvised with shrink wrap, is this something that Paintshield could do or be utilised for do you know?
M " take two chicken nuggets and sti..."
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| Tue Jan 15 2008 5:55pm |
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
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blue meanie wrote:Kev,
I've not seen Paintshield myself but there have historically been various discussions about protecting the side panels from bramble rash when laning and some have improvised with shrink wrap, is this something that Paintshield could do or be utilised for do you know?
M
There is a crowd in South Africa, who sells clear vinyl stickers, cut to the panel sizes, with holes cut where the door handles etc goes. It protects the sides and rear, from scratches when you ventue into the bush.
I have seen it on a vehicle, but cannot remember the company that does it. Perhaps Heine or the like from the SA side of the forum can research.
I would also be interested in such a product.
Regards,
Pierre __________
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 4:38am |
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KevF
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Location: Norwich
Posts: 60
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M,
The film is used on race cars too. The only problem is the warranty on the paint is not covered if used when racing.
As far as light scratches, our Voyager is driven down some narrow lanes and the sides tend to get hedge scratches. I have noticed the scratch goes along the paint until the film then nothing so it does its job.
I originally spoke to a guy called Tom at Paintshield who then put me in contact with local guys Evolution Valet who are installers in my neck of the woods. Cant fault the product at all and has saved some good sized stone chips. When it was removed, the film had quite a few shock marks but nothing on the paint....
K
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 10:23am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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PierreJ wrote:blue meanie wrote:Kev,
I've not seen Paintshield myself but there have historically been various discussions about protecting the side panels from bramble rash when laning and some have improvised with shrink wrap, is this something that Paintshield could do or be utilised for do you know?
M
There is a crowd in South Africa, who sells clear vinyl stickers, cut to the panel sizes, with holes cut where the door handles etc goes. It protects the sides and rear, from scratches when you ventue into the bush.
I have seen it on a vehicle, but cannot remember the company that does it. Perhaps Heine or the like from the SA side of the forum can research.
I would also be interested in such a product.
Regards,
Pierre
Cheaper to respray your car 
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 10:42am |
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KevF
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Location: Norwich
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[quote="heine]
Cheaper to respray your car [/quote]
 I have had a fitted price of £399 for the Disco. If you can get the whole of the front of the car sprayed for that every year then fine.
I know that after spending the initial install price I wont have to touch the front up every year and that come resale, wont have to touch the paintwork....
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 2:15pm |
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adam
Joined: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire
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I don't venture offroad in mine, but i have to admit with respect to normal run of the mill chips, the paint seems remarkably tough when compared to other cars I have had (just had to look at my merc and it would chip), I have got some chips but have touched them up so they are invisible unless you peer at them from short distance (saying that, will probably get a peach of a chip on the way home tonight)
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 2:30pm |
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KevF
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Location: Norwich
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Right so along with these areas below the other area I am thinking of getting done is the front edge of the roof line?
Bonnet front edge (letters cutout)
Grill
Bumper (with park sensors)
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
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 3:12pm |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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KevF wrote:[ I have had a fitted price of £399 for the Disco. If you can get the whole of the front of the car sprayed for that every year then fine.
I know that after spending the initial install price I wont have to touch the front up every year and that come resale, wont have to touch the paintwork....
I was quoted R15 000 to do mine . OK granted it was for the whole car excluding the roof , but still pretty steep IMHO
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| Wed Jan 16 2008 9:28pm |
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
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heine wrote:I was quoted R15 000 to do mine . OK granted it was for the whole car excluding the roof , but still pretty steep IMHO
There was a crowd in th SA 4x4 mag advertising it at some point. I phoned them and they quoted me R2500 for my previous Disco. I then saw the prduct on a D3 at Bedfordview. Not bad.
Just battling getting my hands on he SA 4x4 mag.  __________
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| Thu Jan 17 2008 5:58am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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The only one I could find was VPS (vehicle protection shield ) and they quoted me the said amount of R15 000 .
http://www.vpsprotection.co.za/
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KevF
Joined: 07 Jan 2008
Location: Norwich
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Well bring yours over here and I am sure the guy who will do mine would work a deal....  
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Got my snorkel fitted the other day - so I'm sure I can drive across the pond now 
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PierreJ
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
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heine wrote:The only one I could find was VPS (vehicle protection shield ) and they quoted me the said amount of R15 000 .
http://www.vpsprotection.co.za/
I see your point on respraying. Also far of the price I got for R2500. Not sure it's the sam company though. __________
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