[ed-320d]

I live in Australia and still waiting for the delivery of my new 320d.

I am looking for alternatives to protect my new baby from stone chips and bugs damage as my current 3 years old Toyota had quite a few damage from it. Stone chips damage often happen when I travel intercity eg from Brisbane to Sydney.

Current known alternatives:
- Car bra , but it make the car looks super ugly.
- Bonnet protector , is it available as dealer option? never seen a bimmer with one. It also traps leaves.
- Film protector , this sounds promising, Has anyone tried before?

- Any other suggestions?

[Norsk]

Film Protector

3rd car (pictures below) with it:

• Hood (10 inches)
• Front Bumper
• Mirrors

The best by far, 3M is excellent; just make sure the installer it experienced and is careful with your car.

you can also search the forum with the word "clear bra", I think you will even have pictures.

Car Bra --> Dust, little stones & other little crap ... ruin your paint slowly but surely.
Bonnet protector, doesn't only trap leaves I leave the rest to your imagination ... but no good.

[hemi to e90]

Originally Posted by Norsk

Film Protector

3rd car with it

• Hood (10 inches)
• Front Bumper
• Mirrors

The best by far, 3M is excellent; just make sure the installer it experienced and is careful with your car.

you can also search the forum with the word "clear bra", I think you will even have pictures.

Car Bra --> Dust, little stones & other little crap ... ruin your paint slowly but surely.
Bonnet protector, doesn't only trap leaves I leave the rest to your imagination ... but no good.

a few audis guys have not HORRIFIC experiences with the little dust thingies building on the edges of their clear bras. i didnt however realize that the 3M product was different

[Jaws]

+1 to the 3M adhesive. This is my 4th car with it dating back to '98. The only thing that is noticeable is the line on the trailing edge of the hood protector which isn't very noticeable as you can see in Norsk's pics. You can see the line in his pic by looking up the hood about 8" behind the roundel.

[Holeinoneboy]

Originally Posted by Jaws

+1 to the 3M adhesive. This is my 4th car with it dating back to '98. The only thing that is noticeable is the line on the trailing edge of the hood protector which isn't very noticeable as you can see in Norsk's pics. You can see the line in his pic by looking up the hood about 8" behind the roundel.

Hey Jaws:

I too am curious about the clear car bra.

I live in the Edmonton area. Do you mind telling me who you got to do yoour work? Did they do a good job? How much did they charge?

Would appreciate the info...

[ed-320d]

Originally Posted by Jaws

2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite w/o RFTs

Thanks for the info. I am not sure if I can find someone to fit the film protection in Brisbane Australia. Any body know?

Also, I notice that you have your car w/o RFTs. Sure the ride is going to be a lot better, but how do you cope when you have a flat tyre?

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by Holeinoneboy

Hey Jaws:

I too am curious about the clear car bra.

I live in the Edmonton area. Do you mind telling me who you got to do yoour work? Did they do a good job? How much did they charge?

Would appreciate the info...

I already gave you the info in the thread where you and Picus discussed soft paint. You must have missed my post.

Anyway, I have always gotten it done at European Auto Tinting which is directly behind Weber Motors. I think it's 103A St. European does the tint and hood protector for Southgate and Weber. I got all seven windows tinted (which excludes the windshield) and the hood protector done for $400. They do excellent work. Good luck.

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by ed-320d

Thanks for the info. I am not sure if I can find someone to fit the film protection in Brisbane Australia. Any body know?

Also, I notice that you have your car w/o RFTs. Sure the ride is going to be a lot better, but how do you cope when you have a flat tyre?

I use the Airman mobility kit from Canadian Tire, but I doubt you can find it in Oz. Continental makes a mobility kit too, which includes a small compressor and latex tire sealent.

[ZuerstBMW]

3M film protector

[Holeinoneboy]

Originally Posted by Jaws

I already gave you the info in the thread where you and Picus discussed soft paint. You must have missed my post.

Anyway, I have always gotten it done at European Auto Tinting which is directly behind Weber Motors. I think it's 103A St. European does the tint and hood protector for Southgate and Weber. I got all seven windows tinted (which excludes the windshield) and the hood protector done for $400. They do excellent work. Good luck.

Sorry Jaws:

Obviously too many posts to remember your post.

Thanks for the information.