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Old 07-22-2007 | 04:35 AM
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Do you really need them? Or, just some of them? Or non at all?

Is there anyone with an exceptional deal for a set of them?

Mine look like crap. They need to come off completely or be replaced.

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Old 07-22-2007 | 04:39 AM
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you don't NEED them, I'd recommend removal if you want the paint on your fenders to look like swiss cheese... they can be easily removed with a heat gun and eraser wheel, leaving it clean to put the new ones on.
Old 07-22-2007 | 07:17 AM
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I removed all mine in about 30 mins with 3M adhesive remover and some plastic scrapers, was pretty easy. A head gun isn't such a bad idea, but careful with one of those.
Old 07-22-2007 | 11:30 AM
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Yeah, they'll come off fine with some heat.
Definately get some more...at least for the large one in front of the rear wheel well.
Old 07-22-2007 | 11:51 AM
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I ordered a set from a guy in the UK through ebay. They were very nice and fit well -- and a bit cheaper than stock.
Old 07-22-2007 | 09:44 PM
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I removed mine, even if you replace them the car will still look better without them. I used a commercial work light to heat it up and a plastic scraper to remove the goo. Them a adhesive remover.
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After having my car painted, I installed the clear stoneguard-style ones. Got 'em off Ebay. They actually seem to be working very well, and they're not very visible.

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Old 07-23-2007 | 03:20 AM
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O'tay.

www.stongard.com has a full set for $108. Anyone purchased from them lately? I seem to recall that company having some problems about a year ago. Local to me - or at least they used to be. The website now has no info on who these guys are....

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I purchased some 3M paint protection film by the roll for $70.00. It seems to be the exact thickness and likeness of the OEM application. I simply traced out all of my stoneguards prior to removal, and created my own. And, if you screw up during installation, you have plenty of the material left if you need it. I purchased the roll at an automotive paint shop, and they turned out great.....
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Originally Posted by mongoose951
I purchased some 3M paint protection film by the roll for $70.00.
That's how I did my sills, but since my original stone guards disappeared (ie., got sanded off) during the painting process, I had to buy precut ones for the fenders and fender trailing edges. Still only ran about $70.

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