XPEL Clear Universal Rocker Panel Guard ( 9" x 30') Paint Protection Film Kit
From Xpel
| Price: | $199.95 |
Product Description
This Rocker Panel Guard is made from Xpel's rugged, clear, 8 mil polyurethane paint protection film, employing a clear coat finish for maximum shine and durability. Once applied, this material is virtually invisible yet helps prevent chipping, scratching and scuffing to the vulnerable painted bed rails.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #105135 in Automotive
- Size: 9" x 30'
- Color: Clear
- Brand: Xpel
- Model: R3028-2
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- Protects vehicle panels from road and tire debris
- Film for both truck sides
- Easy to install
Most helpful customer reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.I wanted to protect my new car and was aware of custom cut-out front end...but it was way too expensive to justify...then I saw this Rocker Panel Guard by the same company. After more research, I confirmed that this material is exactly the same as the custom cutout. After some debating and justifying this cost, I finally placed an order. since it's not custom-made, you'll really need to plan before even cutting the material to make sure the placement is just right, especially when dealing with curved area (btw, this was for 2010 Accord). Warning, make sure your cut is slightly longer than you actually need. Better to trim off excess than having it come short of the edge.Once I made the determination of positioning, I went to their web site to look at their video. You HAVE TO LOOK AT IT or you're going to regre it. Basically you'll need two spray bottles, one containing baby shampoo-mix to help slide the film as you're positioning; second one is a rubbing alcohol-water mix to help adhere to the body. This is very important as you'll have to stretch some areas (like around a curved corner) and you want the film to stay in place. Plan to spend several hours to do this especially your first one. Also make sure to squeezee all the water as you position or you'll end up peeling back the film, spray with shampoo-mix to stop sticking all over, then spray with the alcohol-mix to reapply.If I was reviewing this, I would decide not to buy at this point. However, your effort, frustration (and some cursing) will be well worth it after you're done. The film is virtually invisible. Even if know where the edge is, I'd have look for it. It came out so good, I applied it to the front-end of my hood, since that's the most visible paint-chip area that people notice. I also put it on the rear bumper right by the trunk because that's where you'll get your patin scratches (parent, this is a must to keep that area scratch-free).Now, I said previously the film is virtually invisible. However, that only applies to metallic paints. Since I had plenty of film left I put it on the front-edge of my wife's car. Her car is red, not metallic red. After I put it on, the film definitely shows so if you don't want it visible I suggest you don't put it on. As for my wife, she decided to keep it on because although she's had it less than a year the car already has several chips from driving on freeways. Me? I'm still amazed that I have to walk up close to even see the film and will be putting the film on my future cars.Bottom line. If you want to keep from getting those annoying paint chips on your front end of your car and willing to spend several hours of putting this film on, then my recommendation is do it. It will be your best investment you can make to make your car look new longer. If you want the protection without spending effort BUT willing to pay much, much more, then go to Xpel site and they have a list of authorized seller/installers all over the country to do the "dirty" job. Some even have cutting machine to custom cut for perfect-fit pattern on the spot and put it on for you (read big bucks). Me? I'd rather use that money to buy more gadget from Amazon.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.After searching every where for paint protectant film long enough to do the painted section on the sides of my new boat I finally came across this. I ordered 2 9"x30' rolls, 1 for each side, what came in the box was 4 9"x15' rolls? now if I use it I will have a seam in the middle which is what I was trying to avoid in the first place, if you are going to list it as 9"x30' then that is what should come in the box!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Instaalled this gemeric strip poduct and also pre-cut protection film from another vendor on my freshly painted 1994 Lexus SC300. Used this rocker panel strip on the rocker panels and also cut small pieces for other areas where the frontal pre-cut kit didn't cover, such as the door edges. Installation is both difficult and time consuming. You need a very clean work area and also need to keep your hands clean when handling the film once the release paper is removed to prevent smutz from getting under the film. Check carefully for dirt or other foreign material (hair, etc.) and pull the film back up and clean it with detergent solution before reapplying. On a surface with a single direction of curve, e.g. a rocker panel, it is relatively easy to get the film to conform to the panel. If the surface has a compound curve the film must be stretched, sometimes a great deal, to get it to conform to the surface. Stretching the film can be very physically tiring. It took me thirteen hours, much of it crawling around on the garage floor, to apply the film to rocker panels, frontal areas, rear view mirrors and rear bumper (to prevent rash if someone nudges the bumper while parking). After spending all that time applying this film I am now seeing ads on TV for spray-on 3M Paint Defender. This removable spray-on film appears likely to provide much easier application and perfect conformability to all surfaces. The main labor associated in using a spray-on product would be in masking and covering surfaces to be protected from overspray, which sounds a lot easier than laying on your side on the floor and reaching up to stretch the bejesus out of a piece of heavy plastic film while trying to keep it from falling down and getting dirt on it. I'll see how the discrete film holds up over time but I've half a mind to remove it and use the spray-on product in areas such as the front of the vehicle where the edges of the pre-cut pieces are relatively visible.
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