Recommendations on some paint protection tape/film?

[dug777]

We've picked up quite a collection of stone chips and scratches where the bodywork finishes in front of the front wheel arch, and at the very bottom corner of the rear doors.

No doubt a side effect of lots of time spent on loose gravel roads, but any advice as to some kind of protective tape/film we can apply?

Our dealer suggested Motor One protective film (which they were an agent for, of course), but I thought I'd better check with you car-care gurus.

Some of the chips have gone through to metal, presume I should get a touch-up pen as well before I apply anything on top?

It's rather annoying since we pony'd up for the optional mudguards precisely because we knew we'd be doing lots of high-speed gravel driving...but whateva

 

[BassBomb]

3m?

 

[Koing]

I've heard lots of good things about 3M stuff, apart from the f0ckers didn't give me my year in industry! mofo!

Koing

 

[hanoverphist]

my friends shop does custom fit 3M film for that. kind of pricey, but it does help a lot. he did it on a bunch of harleys and bike trailers. some of the local dealers will send him cars to get it done on the painted bumpers as well.

 

[alkemyst]

Yeah 3M is the way to go, they have material diecut for many makes and models from just a bumper piece to full hood, fender, and mirrors.

I have seen off-brands and they are not as invisible nor as durable as the 3M.

It's pricey though.

 

[Presto Tape]

We've picked up quite a collection of stone chips and scratches where the bodywork finishes in front of the front wheel arch, and at the very bottom corner of the rear doors.

No doubt a side effect of lots of time spent on loose gravel roads, but any advice as to some kind of protective tape/film we can apply?

Our dealer suggested Motor One protective film (which they were an agent for, of course), but I thought I'd better check with you car-care gurus.

Some of the chips have gone through to metal, presume I should get a touch-up pen as well before I apply anything on top?

It's rather annoying since we pony'd up for the optional mudguards precisely because we knew we'd be doing lots of high-speed gravel driving...but whateva

For sure, a surface protection tape will work well for you. There are lots of online stores out there that can provide exactly what you need and provide enough reason to expect for a flaw free finish.