Question about stone guards
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Question about stone guards
I need to replace my stone guards when I repaint the car. I've seen sets for sale ranging from $80 to $95. So here's the question, is there any reason I can't make my own? I'm not sure where I can find that 3M stuff in a big enough sheet, but what about sign shops? Is there any reason not to make them out of clear vinyl, I know they probably won't last quite as long, but if they're significantly cheaper who cares. Any thoughts?
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Cool, if there's enough interest from you guys, I'll get a set made, try them out, and if I like them, I'll get a few more made. I'll be sure to let yall know the results as soon as I can!
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you can get a set for 65 bucks off ebay and through the rennlist ads. 3M, very high quality, go on *fairly easy* if you take your time.
why make your own when a whole set is only around 60 bucks?
why make your own when a whole set is only around 60 bucks?
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Kinkos huh? Hmmm... I think I've seen the stuff in auto paint stores too. If someone would like to contribute the pattern, I'd be glad to scan it & host it on my website for FREE download (of course). Bruce
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From what I've heard/read, you need a heat gun and a plastic scraper. Mine are practically welded on, so I'll probably damage the paint getting them off, which doesn't matter since I'm painting the car.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Scootin159:
<strong>I think I heard somewhere before (i.e. don't hold me to this) that kinkos has the stuff you need.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Hmm. So should I just walk up to the Kinkos counter and let them know that I need 3m stone guards for a Porsche 944, or are they going to need the Porsche part number?
<strong>I think I heard somewhere before (i.e. don't hold me to this) that kinkos has the stuff you need.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Hmm. So should I just walk up to the Kinkos counter and let them know that I need 3m stone guards for a Porsche 944, or are they going to need the Porsche part number?
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I'm probably going to have a few sets made if any of you are interested. Let me know what colors yall want and I'll be more than happy to send them your way for cost plus a little bit to go towards the money pit know as my 944S.
