einreb92

As luck would have it (or not have it), it took almost three hours to melt mine off each side with a heat gun, xenit and goof off. What a mess. I also went through three or four scrapers per- the proximity to the gun didn't do them any favor. In the process, I gouged the paint/clear coat while trying to use a medium abrasive pad to get the hardest part started (the beginning). I am now waiting for an appointment with a body shop to fix what I destroyed. I tried using compound with my PC dual action but it is still visible. 95% will be under the shield, but I'm afraid it will be visible and I will have put new ones on. Of course these should come right off this time (LOL). I have contemplated using wet sandpaper but then I would have to restore the clear coat. I enjoyed the process although most times I DIY, I don't usually save anything but memories. YMMV https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/surrender.gif
PS
Mark is great to do business with!

KLSpeed27

Thanks for the inspiration Darin, I just changed out mine and it looks great!

MarkD

Well, I am just getting caught up with this thread and I read the first couple of posts by Jeff and Ed and think "cool!" then I get to your situation einreb92 and... oh no... that seriously sucks. Sorry man...
Thanks for the nice comments though.

I feel for those who get stuck (pun intended) dealing with glue residue... I had that on both of my cars.
Goof Off or Lift Off needs to set a bit to soften the glue. Still, it can be really time consuming.
In the end, it was well worth it.

PS- I put a DIY doc here: http://fdmotorsports.net/Stone%20Guard%20DIY.pdf

henkinc

So where do I buy these, and can a good detailer just take the old ones off (been on for years) and put on thenew ones? I alswayas screw up anything like this I try myself!
Charlie

MarkD

Hmm... some detailers probably do this but more often it will be a paint protection film installer. Or you
Getting the old ones off is the hard (or easy!) part. Depends on your car.
If you want a set, let me know... PM or email fdmotorsports@comcast.net

If you want to tackle as a DIY take a look at the directions here, jsut click on the link to download the pdf: http://fdmotorsports.net/index_files/Page423.htm

jaholmes

I had a clear bra put on as well as the rocker panels. The new film that's out there is very good stuff. It's not supposed to yellow and has UV protection. now we wait and see about the UV...

The Brewmeister

Sounds like the Brewmeister's kind of plan!

curve lover

Keith-- Hope this helps. More where it came from, if ya like.

Not only kinda what you're asking for, but ...
Cactizz-colored: Can-Can with white!

Nollie

Did they pan out? My little C4S is begging to get rid of it's color matched pair

Edit: visited the site, I suppose Item #:CGWB1 would be them?

Edgy01

I did this for my 1981 911SC (turbo) in which I used the normal turbo parts, but then cut them down to fit the look better (lesser rear fenders on the SC). I made a single template out of plexiglass, and then cut along the template with a razor blade. Flipped it over for the other side. Quite easy.

henkinc

I had my ptrofessional detailer (who used to install pinstripes and the like for a living) do mine (black C2S - been on for surely many years) and it was REALLY a pain to take the old one off. I say "one" because it took 4 hours for one side and he has to return to do the psssenger side later. But it DOES look great! Just clear over black. Thanks to FD Motorsports for a great product.
Charlie

MarkD

yes, exactly...

Thanks Charlie!
Sounds like yours was one of the tougher ones... my cab was like that. It just takes patience and the right goo remover. And more patience.
Some people get lucky and they just peel right off (Darin... da bum!)

FisterD

Hey, I resemble that remark!
Yeah, mine came off all in one piece, leaving only a tiny spot of glue residue. It took all of about 2 mins to get each side off. Maybe I should have bought a lottery ticket that day .

henkinc

Mark - what goo remover do you use?
Charlie

MarkD

Charlie,

For removing this goo I found "Lift Off" to be the best product. Next would be "Goof Off"