Fender spats

[ollie2906]

Hi Steve,
The process is reasonably involved. 1) make paper patterns 2) digitiz the patterns, so loading details into computer, 3) Computer with special cutting machine attached cuts invisi-shield to size, 3) product applied after spraying soapy water to paint and using small squeegy to expel water and air. Very time consuming, especially on the Cobra. Some parts are easy to apply, but when you have large areas with curves on curves it becomes more difficult. On my car they in fact didn't use the invisi shield but another brand which has more stretch, but they use both brands. The blurb says will protect paint at 220kph from chipping. Time will tell. If you want details of guy in Sydney who is doing this I am happy to supply. You could easily do side spats yourself. I have also used it on rubbing points in the engine bay, where cables move on paint and polished aluminium. Also as mounting pad where brackets are attached to polished stainless etc. Anything else you want to know drop me an email.
robpurc@au1.ibm.com
regards
Rob

[07cob]

I used a product from a local company called ozicozi. It is supplied in a roll and the application process is similar to Rob's explanation in the previous post. The chap I spoke to was very helpful and even sent a tempate with the material that he had done for someone with an "original" Cobra. I just cut mine with scissors. Here is the website:

http://www.ozicozi.com.au/

The product is reasonably easy to apply as it strectches very well around curves. However, I had some problems with the concave lip on the wheel arch on my Harrison. It is sharp enough that I couldn't get the material to stick. A more experienced fitter may be able to manage this. As a result, I have a good demonstration of the effectiveness of the product. After 12000km, the paint not covered by the film is peppered with stonechips.

Another consideration is a product from Goop! This is more of a temporary protection (up to 6 months) that can easily be peeled off. The finish is rougher than the 3M type film, but it can be applied to any shaped surface. More like something that could be used for a longer trip e.g. Nationals, Summernats, Wintersun etc. There is a reference to it in the March 2009 edition of Street Machine (p54) that sounds positive. Here is a link:

http://www.goopguys.com.au/category/3/default.asp

Cheers

Geof