paint protection for off road

[pradopommie Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pradopommie]

Hi,
any ideas how i can protect my currently unscratched 120 from the damage it's bound to take when off road (branches etc.)
A permanent solution would be good as i wont want to apply film every time i go out.

cheers

[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

Stay away from lantana thats the only solution.

Regards, Richo, owner of a 150 with custom bush pinstripes.

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

best is a good polish then wax wil reduce it but wil get scratched once u get branches down the sides unles u apply one of those spray on coatings other then that get yourself a shitbox u dont hav 2 worry about its virtualy impossible 2 keep sratch free if u intend do n bush tracks unless applyn a coatn on it i used the best money could by in the way of wax but the old 95 series stil copped it mainly down the sides, this is the stuff that I know of..... http://www.autoskin.com.au/

[wooley Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close wooley]

drive a white vehicle... scratches don't show as easily, and its easier to paint...

[Melbo Member Find all posts View Profile Close Melbo]

drive a white vehicle... scratches don't show as easily, and its easier to paint...

+1 for that. I have a graphite and have hundreds of pinstripes. I wear them proudly ( as that is the only thing i can do) :-) or You can look at this below link which is costly.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...yers/Home/FAQ/

[Chris_M Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chris_M]

I saw a GQ Nissan last Easter with vinyl like sheeting stuck to all the side panels. This material was about 1mm thick and covered most of each panel.

No idea if it was a commercial product or not. It was a dark colour and matched reasonably well to the vehicle.

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Magnetic signs will help, just get some blank ones made up to the same colour of your vehicle, that way they wont stand out either. They are not that expensive either.

[rayd Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rayd]

I use 600mm white magnetic sheeting down both sides cut to suit. I have crystal pearl paint so it pretty well blends in with car without looking too different. After going down some tracks with branches have found this generally offers good protection. Not sure how it would look with contrasting colours though.

[blkd4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close blkd4d]

I used autoskin last time I went out was very easy to put on and just peeled it off
or used the karcher

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

Hi Croozza, I like the sound of your idea, where/what would I look for in say local phone books to get some thing like that ?? Would be quick and easy just to whack on then take off when finishded the trip, not too concerned about roof or bonnet, mainly down the sides cop a flogging like most peoples vehicles, mind you when we did the high country we had to drive through black berry bush to get out due to fires, wow that stuff was like running your fingers down the chalkboard, down the sides and over the roof, thank god I was in my old 10g hilux, that scratched the absolute crap out of all 8 4wd's Regards Steve

[Melbo Member Find all posts View Profile Close Melbo]

Hi Croozza, I like the sound of your idea, where/what would I look for in say local phone books to get some thing like that ??

Hi Steve,
After looking at the above post, i was googling and found this site. Maybe a start !!!
http://www.carmagnets.com.au/car.html

I use 600mm white magnetic sheeting down both sides cut to suit. I have crystal pearl paint so it pretty well blends in with car without looking too different. After going down some tracks with branches have found this generally offers good protection. Not sure how it would look with contrasting colours though.

Hi Rayd,
Is it possible to post some photos of the same?

Cheers,
melbo

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Hi Croozza, I like the sound of your idea, where/what would I look for in say local phone books to get some thing like that ?? Would be quick and easy just to whack on then take off when finishded the trip, not too concerned about roof or bonnet, mainly down the sides cop a flogging like most peoples vehicles, mind you when we did the high country we had to drive through black berry bush to get out due to fires, wow that stuff was like running your fingers down the chalkboard, down the sides and over the roof, thank god I was in my old 10g hilux, that scratched the absolute crap out of all 8 4wd's Regards Steve

Hey Steve
Just do as said above, do a google search, there should be plenty of companies out there that do them, and if you have a business, you can also go for a vehicle wrap, this also stops scratches, and when your ready to sell, it just peels off and the paint would not of faded. So it is a double bonus.

[pradopommie Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pradopommie]

+1 for that. I have a graphite and have hundreds of pinstripes. I wear them proudly ( as that is the only thing i can do) :-) or You can look at this below link which is costly.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...yers/Home/FAQ/

Lucky mine's white then :-), also being a 2003 the paint work is a little cloudy in places so a good excuse for me to get it sorted out. :-)

[rayd Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rayd]

Hi Melbo,
1st time posting photo,s so hope it works.
Have found old receipt from 2010 with cost & supplier.
COLORFastmag in Northcote Melbourne. WWW.Fastmag.com.au or (03) 9482 6733
Cost was $176 for 622mm X 8mts X .9mm (around $23 metre) not exsessive when considering the cost of repairing clearcoat & paint.
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[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

could try this one out as well, seems fairly cheap........Regards Steve http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:X:RTQ:AU:1123