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NBTBRV8 · 15-03-2013, 10:47 PM

I've done it to my cars too. On my current GT3 I have had it put on the bonnet, front wings around the headlights, LED DRLs, mirrors, sills, behind the wheel arches to stop rock flip ups from the tyres, rear wings in front of the wheels, A pillars, leading edge of the roof.

It is very good, on my old 996t the dealer damaged the front bar which marked the film, but didn't damage the paint, so it saved a repaint which runs all the risks of a poor job and different colour.

I'd run it every time for sure. It is much better than a repaint as the original paint is always best and matches the finish of the rest or the car as it is original!

**Mark CSL** · 15-03-2013, 10:51 PM

Yes the sellers in the uk dont want to sell the kit unless they install it

It was invented by the US military to protect the helicopter blades in the desert from damage by the sand hitting the edge

chrisburns · 15-03-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark CSL

It was invented by the US military to protect the helicopter blades in the desert from damage by the sand hitting the edge

The screen protector on my iphone is made of the same stuff.

Thinking about it if your seen the state of that I can only imagine what the front of my car would turn out like

s.mac · 15-03-2013, 11:25 PM

I got mine fitted by a company in Warrington , but I think the people with the most experience are in the Cambridge area, sorry I can't recall the names

streightsix · 16-03-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by s.mac

I got mine fitted by a company in Warrington , but I think the people with the most experience are in the Cambridge area, sorry I can't recall the names

...close to 'Elms' by any chance

Yup we used to put it on the Lynx & Gazelle blades at Middle Wallop (AAC)...

Just got a quote from a company near me in Hampshire £399 for majority of the front end...

s.mac · 16-03-2013, 12:36 AM

I'm not sure, I just remember when I looked into it, they were down that way, it was too far to drive with bubble wrap on ..... I kid you not

Equinox · 16-03-2013, 01:22 AM

Mine is done with the full kit and the complete roof is done too, convinced my mate to his 1M and he did, great protection in the long term. About 900 inc fitting mine was.

NBTBRV8 · 16-03-2013, 08:11 AM

There is also a similar stuff for windscreens now too by Clearplex. http://www.clearplex.com/ It is good if you track your car a lot or do a lot of highway miles.

streightsix · 16-03-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NBTBRV8

There is also a similar stuff for windscreens now too by Clearplex. http://www.clearplex.com/ It is good if you track your car a lot or do a lot of highway miles.

Hmmm, not sure about that, HATE the distortion through Ford heated windscreens (hire cars). Yup good theory tho', exagerating a little but the windscreen in the csl is almost frosted bathroom glass when it rains [61k miles]... can feel a breakage coming on

sjb · 16-03-2013, 01:44 PM

My car has genuine Amourfend fitted to the front section of the bonnet, front bumper, headlights, rear wheel arches, strip below lights & front section of the front wings. It's was fitted by Amourfend themselves mid '09. When I bought the car the stuff was a bit marked but polished out with normal quality polish. Even the edge of the film is difficult to see when you've carefully cleaned it and the sheets are perfectly cut around the bonnet badge etc.. The invoice shows £616.46 all in with a 15% discount. Installation cost was £270+vat.
I reckon it's great stuff

15-03-2013, 10:51 PM	#12
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Yes the sellers in the uk dont want to sell the kit unless they install it It was invented by the US military to protect the helicopter blades in the desert from damage by the sand hitting the edge __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

16-03-2013, 01:22 AM	#17
Equinox S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 554 Casino cash: $5666	Mine is done with the full kit and the complete roof is done too, convinced my mate to his 1M and he did, great protection in the long term. About 900 inc fitting mine was. __________________ '03 E46 SG CSL #084 '84 CAPRI 3.7 V6 '13 DISCOVERY 4 HSE '91 NOVA GTE '16 HONDA TRX500 QUAD

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15-03-2013, 10:47 PM	#11
NBTBRV8 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Other Side of the World Posts: 280 Casino cash: $10862	I've done it to my cars too. On my current GT3 I have had it put on the bonnet, front wings around the headlights, LED DRLs, mirrors, sills, behind the wheel arches to stop rock flip ups from the tyres, rear wings in front of the wheels, A pillars, leading edge of the roof. It is very good, on my old 996t the dealer damaged the front bar which marked the film, but didn't damage the paint, so it saved a repaint which runs all the risks of a poor job and different colour. I'd run it every time for sure. It is much better than a repaint as the original paint is always best and matches the finish of the rest or the car as it is original!

15-03-2013, 11:25 PM	#14
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I got mine fitted by a company in Warrington , but I think the people with the most experience are in the Cambridge area, sorry I can't recall the names

16-03-2013, 12:36 AM	#16
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	I'm not sure, I just remember when I looked into it, they were down that way, it was too far to drive with bubble wrap on ..... I kid you not

16-03-2013, 08:11 AM	#18
NBTBRV8 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Other Side of the World Posts: 280 Casino cash: $10862	There is also a similar stuff for windscreens now too by Clearplex. http://www.clearplex.com/ It is good if you track your car a lot or do a lot of highway miles.

16-03-2013, 01:44 PM	#20
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	My car has genuine Amourfend fitted to the front section of the bonnet, front bumper, headlights, rear wheel arches, strip below lights & front section of the front wings. It's was fitted by Amourfend themselves mid '09. When I bought the car the stuff was a bit marked but polished out with normal quality polish. Even the edge of the film is difficult to see when you've carefully cleaned it and the sheets are perfectly cut around the bonnet badge etc.. The invoice shows £616.46 all in with a 15% discount. Installation cost was £270+vat. I reckon it's great stuff