Stone Guard Question
07-31-2005 | 11:50 PM
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Stone Guard Question
I am in need of new rear fender stone guards for my '96 targa. My present ones are clear. I have heard the horror stories of removing the old ones, but still, am going to try and replace these myself. Should I use the Invinca-Shield guards or are the Porsche OEM ones better? Does anyone know the part number for the clear Porsche guards.(I'm assuming they come as a pair). Also, any DIY info on replacing these would be appreciated. I checked the archives and really haven't found any precise instuctions for replacement.
08-01-2005 | 01:11 AM
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From: Lee's Summit, MO. & 6mmLake of the Ozarks
No real detailed DIY stuff on these. I'm gonna do these myself before too long and if you have done the search you have as much info as I. I have also heard no adverse comments on OEM or Invinca Shields as far as quality.
08-01-2005 | 08:44 AM
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CP, you may be thinking of Randy Vataha, WR for Stanford and the New England Patriots.
Randy, I would suggest the Invinca-Shield based on price and quality. Invinca-Shield kit includes instructions and they have step by step on their web-site. (No affiliation, yada yada yada).
If your existing stoneguards are original, it will take some work to remove them. Newer guards just peel off. The older ones need every trick you will find in earlier posts i.e. leave the car in the sun to soften the adhesive, pull the plastic slowly back against itself, have 3M adhesive remover on hand to clean up the remnants, do one side at a time and be ready to buff off the wax outline you find when the guards are removed.
When applying the new stone guard (the easiest of all the pieces in the complete kit) use the soap slip solution only, the alcohol will cause it to set too quickly. Position the guard along the wheel well using plenty of slip solution. Once it is in place, squeegee from the center out. Use light strokes with the squeegee - I wrapped the squeegee with a light cloth to minimize scratching.
A number of sites have instructional videos, here is one.
http://www.invinca-shield.com/main.htm
Randy, I would suggest the Invinca-Shield based on price and quality. Invinca-Shield kit includes instructions and they have step by step on their web-site. (No affiliation, yada yada yada).
If your existing stoneguards are original, it will take some work to remove them. Newer guards just peel off. The older ones need every trick you will find in earlier posts i.e. leave the car in the sun to soften the adhesive, pull the plastic slowly back against itself, have 3M adhesive remover on hand to clean up the remnants, do one side at a time and be ready to buff off the wax outline you find when the guards are removed.
When applying the new stone guard (the easiest of all the pieces in the complete kit) use the soap slip solution only, the alcohol will cause it to set too quickly. Position the guard along the wheel well using plenty of slip solution. Once it is in place, squeegee from the center out. Use light strokes with the squeegee - I wrapped the squeegee with a light cloth to minimize scratching.
A number of sites have instructional videos, here is one.
http://www.invinca-shield.com/main.htm
08-01-2005 | 11:11 AM
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I am not expert, but what worked well for me was having two 32 oz spray bottles.
I filled one 32 oz bottle with one cap of baby shampoo and rest with water. I spray that solution on part to be adhered to car.
For the second 32 oz bottle. I filled with rubbing alcohol (think called 70% alcohol) that is the rubbing alcohol you buy in stores. With the 70% alcohol, I mixed a solution of about 50% with water. So inside this 32 oz bottle was 50% alcohol and 50% water. I use this as spray for outside of film as I squeegged as Dudley mentioned. Be careful not to stretch film.
Lastly, of course make sure paint is very clean and all wax /adhesive is stripped before applying. I cleaned mine with citrix degreaser, washed off and than clean again with rubbing alcohol.
I filled one 32 oz bottle with one cap of baby shampoo and rest with water. I spray that solution on part to be adhered to car.
For the second 32 oz bottle. I filled with rubbing alcohol (think called 70% alcohol) that is the rubbing alcohol you buy in stores. With the 70% alcohol, I mixed a solution of about 50% with water. So inside this 32 oz bottle was 50% alcohol and 50% water. I use this as spray for outside of film as I squeegged as Dudley mentioned. Be careful not to stretch film.
Lastly, of course make sure paint is very clean and all wax /adhesive is stripped before applying. I cleaned mine with citrix degreaser, washed off and than clean again with rubbing alcohol.
