Rear bumper protector recommendations

[teddy]

Only after a few weeks ownership of my T6 already have a few scuffs and scratches on the sill by the barn doors. My friend recommended a transparent loading sill protector (after t-cutting the scuffs out). Anybody has one/experience of them plus where to purchase them? Thanks

 

[daveyboydanger]

I have a black protector. Got it from VW. About £45 I think.

 

[Rslad]

Self healing paint protection film. Wicked stuff, I've done mine, and my lab jumps in and out at shoots and hasn't marked it yet. Bring it to me and I'll fit you one for £60, all removable with no left over adhesive.

 

[Buggirl]

I have a black VW protector too and it's ace!

 

[former member]

I have a black protector. Got it from VW. About £45 I think.

Yep; definitely an essential bit of kit.

 

[DaveyB]

Got the same thing, it's brilliant, definitely stops the knocks and scrapes.

 

[Loz]

I bought the Carbon fibre one from QB Carbon. VW - Volkswagen - T6 - VW T6 Carbon Fibre Full Width Wraparound Rear Bumper Protector - Tailgate Only - World of QB Carbon - Carbon Fibre for Motorcycles

 

[teddy]

Sorry guys I'm after a clear/transparent sill protector for barn doors. Any recommended websites? The only one I can find is in Germany.

 

[superflyguy]

I cocked up good and proper last week, went to fit my genuine VW sill protector, was in a rush and peeled the tape off fully, was lining it up and it flopped out of my hand about an inch out of line and wouldn't budge !! couldn't believe it. I had to visit my mates bodyshop and we spent the next hour with a heat gun and a plastic scraper removing it Now fitted in the correct manner !!

 

[teddy]

Ouch !

 

[Nickdaw]

I have the clear VW one, no problem at all and it protects! Got it from Lookers Vw

 

[Mojo]

I bought the Carbon fibre one from QB Carbon. VW - Volkswagen - T6 - VW T6 Carbon Fibre Full Width Wraparound Rear Bumper Protector - Tailgate Only - World of QB Carbon - Carbon Fibre for Motorcycles

I think I'm going to order the QB one @Loz How did you find the fit?

 

[Roadrunner]

I bought one from this place Rear bumper protector for VW T6 multivan for my Suzuki Vitara mainly to hide a few scratches when I sold it. Fitted very easy and looked good as well though got to admit I'm taken with that one @Loz has

 

[Loz]

I think I'm going to order the QB one @Loz How did you find the fit?

Very good, but the trim mounting tape is on 2 sides so make sure you have a helper to fit it, one on each end etc.

 

[DaveyB]

I cocked up good and proper last week, went to fit my genuine VW sill protector, was in a rush and peeled the tape off fully, was lining it up and it flopped out of my hand about an inch out of line and wouldn't budge !! couldn't believe it. I had to visit my mates bodyshop and we spent the next hour with a heat gun and a plastic scraper removing it Now fitted in the correct manner !!

That's why I got the dealer to fit mine - I'd have cocked it up royally.

 

[Loz]

If I did it again I would pull all the tape off the wide piece, but just an inch of the tape on the lip just long enough to get hold of. Then push the short downward face on first then down with the top, then pull down on the tab of tape all along to pull it out from between the tape and bumper and press home after the tape has pulled out.

Remember to dry fit it first so you get an idea of how much gap you are looking for when it's tight to the bumper.

 

[superchargedpolo]

I have been looking at bumper protectors for my T6. There seem to be a few on the market. I had used VW ones in the past but they look a wee bit cheap and always fade in the sun.
I saw the world of QB Carbon one but also saw the van style version:
VW T6 TRANSPORTER TAILGATE REAL CARBON FIBRE REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR NOT CHROME | eBay
Has anyone used the van style one? Is it a good fit / quality?

 

[Roadrunner]

Just used STD VW one but then it was a freebie for me

 

[superchargedpolo]

I've had VW ones but they fade to a very light grey over time and look cheap in my opinion. Hence the carbon fibre route.

 

[Loz]

I have one or these carbon ones.
VW - Volkswagen - T6 - VW T6 Carbon Fibre Full Width Wraparound Rear Bumper Protector - Tailgate Only - World of QB Carbon - Carbon Fibre for Motorcycles