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Old 10-01-2008, 03:56 PM
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that you can get put on the front of cars
seen a lot of Focus RS's with it...
what's it called and where from?
does it do much?
is it a DIY proposition
and anyone put it on a bike?

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Old 10-01-2008, 04:01 PM
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Hi mate, there are many different kits on the market some do it pre cut to your vehicle some do it on a roll.

Again they can all differ on quality, but try doing a search on google or maybe contacting a dealership that sells high value cars and see if they can pass you on a number.

Sorry not more help

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Armourfend

http://www.armourfend.com/Search.aspx?t=2&m=26
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Halfords sell it on a roll m8.

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Thanks for those answers
like the look of armourfend pre-cut but they only do VFR and fireblade but not Blackbird
will have a look at the halfords one

anyone fitted it though?
I'd imagine bubbles could be a problem for someone not experienced with it
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Think its quite good to work with, just spray some soapy water on the area and work the water and air out as you flatten it out if that makes sense.

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heard 3M stuff is really good
but I would really prefer to pay someone to fit it
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Did my Escort Cosworth with the Armourfend stuff, DIY & it was easy once you get the hang of it. The difficult bit is curved areas (bumpers etc) which I decided not to do, the price is good as well if you DIY it.
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thought you wernt meant to see it?
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in that case I may have a go with this myself first

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theres a guy at Powers, James (rhino tuning) who does this, i saw them do an early blade, work of art
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i had some on my cbf600 to protect the tank from tank bags but was impossible to fit to the weird shape with bubbles and cuts. that was very thick stuff though

what about a place that does vinyl wrapping of vehicles? they must be able to do it with clear stuff, but how much protection does that give (maybe too thin)?
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