Rear Bumper Protector recommendations
- Thread starter Connor
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I've had my eye on these, are they decent quality / fit ?
VW black one; all fine.
I've got a black VW one, noticed also there is a VW transparent one, so semi-invisible. I think it depends a bit on your body/bumper colour; whether or not the black contrast is desirable?
Im not 100% on the VW one, if i was going around again think i would try an aftermarket jobby
It looks reasonably ok but found when fitting it doesnt quite match the curvature of the bumper and had to keep one side pressed in while fitting, bit of a PITA and it seems to mark relatively easily, i have a few light coloured bits where kids have bumped a bike into while loading/unloading and where the plastic has stressed it has gone light black/grey in patches
It looks reasonably ok but found when fitting it doesnt quite match the curvature of the bumper and had to keep one side pressed in while fitting, bit of a PITA and it seems to mark relatively easily, i have a few light coloured bits where kids have bumped a bike into while loading/unloading and where the plastic has stressed it has gone light black/grey in patches
I have just received vanstyles brushed aluminum one. Looks like great quality. Can't test fitment yet because no van yet.
I went for this because the Van is silver so it will blend in betters. I work out the back of the tailgate stepping in and out whilst I repair cars and paint in close proximity.
From experience in my other vans these protectors get battered with my feet coming in and out and paint spillage. Brushed ally is easy to clean and protect. Win win for me.
I went for this because the Van is silver so it will blend in betters. I work out the back of the tailgate stepping in and out whilst I repair cars and paint in close proximity.
From experience in my other vans these protectors get battered with my feet coming in and out and paint spillage. Brushed ally is easy to clean and protect. Win win for me.
Higgeee
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I've recently fitted the clear one from VW, was expecting a bit more for the £40 it cost... Fitting is easy if you take your time to work out the creases and bubbles and you can barely notice it when is on, especially on Indium grey metallic.
I do like the carbon one though!
I was just going to get my rear bumper clear wrapped, really don't want anything on mine if i can help it.
I'm running a Starlight blue van too, didn't know you could get clear ones, but think im going to get the carbon one above .
I'm going to install paint protection film on the entire bottom half of the van, will protect from scratches, stone chips, twats in car parks etc as it's a new avenue for my business, it will be good for demo purposes too.
I have to say, the VW one does fade VERY badly. Hurrumph.
Very very badly
Heres mine at almost exactly one year old, taken whilst washing the van so half dry (faded) and half wet (the colour it used to be)
![IMG_4606[1].JPG](https://www.t6forum.com/data/attachments/7/7206-d0854678b025a468d850cab956b0efef.jpg "IMG_4606[1].JPG")
Similar to mine.
I have two products that usually restore faded plastics but both are defeated by the Magic super fading VW bumper protector.
