E90 Rear Bumnper Protector

jonsteele · 08-27-2008, 12:37 PM

I've just bought the clear strip that protects the top of the rear bumper (wife put a big scratch on it with suitcase, so closing the door a bit too late here). The kit has come with no instructions, so has anyone fitted one or have an idea what to do? The kit came with:

The strip on backing paper - pretty obvious what to do with it.
A strip of paper rolled with the above strip - is this just to protect the protector?
A scraper - I'm guessing to smooth the strip down.
A packet of what I'm assuming to contain a cleaning wipe.
A packet of clear oil like liquid - no idea what this is for?

Any help accepted before I waste £20 and a load of time ruining it!

Cheers

hmi1750 · 08-27-2008, 01:12 PM

Think you have to wipe down the surface.. I would wash it first and give an alcohol based wipe down.

Then add the oily liquid, but a small amount and roll the protector and gently remove air from it and position it fully.

Then leave it to dry.. I did something similar with headlight protector film.

Disclaimer, the oil bit above may be incorrect so worth calling up someone who fits these protectors, look on detailingworld.co.uk

hmi1750 · 08-27-2008, 01:28 PM

try here for instructions:

http://invisiblefilm.co.uk/fitting_guide.html

1 AKY · 08-27-2008, 05:57 PM

you should be able to go to the dealer and ask them to print off a copy of the installation instructions......that's what I did, even though I haven't got round to fitting mine yet (and it's been over 6months!!!)

S1VYR · 08-29-2008, 07:53 AM

Do they do one for the Touring? My Boxer won't cut his toe-nails no matter how much I ask him.

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08-27-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Think you have to wipe down the surface.. I would wash it first and give an alcohol based wipe down. Then add the oily liquid, but a small amount and roll the protector and gently remove air from it and position it fully. Then leave it to dry.. I did something similar with headlight protector film. Disclaimer, the oil bit above may be incorrect so worth calling up someone who fits these protectors, look on detailingworld.co.uk
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	try here for instructions: http://invisiblefilm.co.uk/fitting_guide.html
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1 AKY Major 476 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: F11 530d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	you should be able to go to the dealer and ask them to print off a copy of the installation instructions......that's what I did, even though I haven't got round to fitting mine yet (and it's been over 6months!!!)
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S1VYR Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Berkshire, like the Queen, but not in a castle. iTrader: (0)	Do they do one for the Touring? My Boxer won't cut his toe-nails no matter how much I ask him.
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