Mongooser Posted February 26, 2019 Share Hi all Sure this has been asked to death Bought my first brand new dh bike last night and I want to do every safety measure to protect the frame. Never owned a new bike so I didn't really care about cosmetic damage now I'm to scared to even look at the New bike funny or it might scratch What kind of options are there? All I know about is ams sticker kits but that costs alot. Ive heard of aerosol cans that coat the frame. Any suggestions or adviseThanks Edited February 26, 2019 by Mongooser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted February 26, 2019 Share 3m tapeInvisi frameBike shield Mongooser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugéne Alberts Posted February 26, 2019 Share DC fix(the kind that you cover your kids school books with. Just make sure you buy the thicker option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatek Posted February 26, 2019 Share I use the film that they use on the car bonnets. I just asked for the cut offs. Mongooser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongooser Posted February 26, 2019 Share That'll probs be my best option. No one makes kits for my frame. DC fix(the kind that you cover your kids school books with. Just make sure you buy the thicker option. Edited February 26, 2019 by Mongooser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted February 26, 2019 Share I’ve done plasti-dip on one of my frames. Its okay for minor scratches, but not for bigger hits. Going forward I’d probably do 3M/DC fix over Q30 or plasti-dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted February 26, 2019 Share Be careful with using clear contact. It is cheap, looks just like the more expensive films and seems to be up to the task but when the going gets tough, the contact usually isn't up to it. Probably good for cable rub and the odd stone from a bit of gravel travel, but I doubt it would be the best option on a DH bike where shuttling is involved and the impacts from falling are quite severe. There are products developed for the automotive industry that would be well suited for this purpose from 3M and Avery. They offer good adhesion ad are designed for impacts. Remember though that preparation prior to installation is probably the most important step. Bad prep can turn a good product into a rubbish one. Mongooser and SizakeleBongz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted February 26, 2019 Share I have used the ams options as well as bike shield. The ams is nicer and stronger. Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted February 26, 2019 Share don't play put VPS on it they use the same stuff on cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted February 26, 2019 Share don't play put VPS on it they use the same stuff on cars Jason from G2G was telling me a while back that one of his customers had a frame wrapped for under R1k. (It was a while ago though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongooser Posted February 26, 2019 Share don't play put VPS on it they use the same stuff on carsIll check VPS out thanks. looks like a pretty solid option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSG Posted February 26, 2019 Share don't play put VPS on it they use the same stuff on cars Where can I get my hands on some and price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeta Posted February 26, 2019 Share You can get the VPS from any Maizey supplier I am also interested in their 3M VPS product 2 different micron thickness ,,you can by it per sq meter 1mx1m...ranging between R250 - R300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted February 26, 2019 Share If you have a signage company nearby, you might be able to get some clear vynil off cuts they throw out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoo Posted February 26, 2019 Share You can get the VPS from any Maizey supplier I am also interested in their 3M VPS product 2 different micron thickness ,,you can by it per sq meter 1mx1m...ranging between R250 - R300Phoned the one in pta, they dont have 3m, they have avery. 120mic at R291 sqm, 240mic at 384 sqm. Ex vat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSG Posted February 26, 2019 Share You can get the VPS from any Maizey supplier I am also interested in their 3M VPS product 2 different micron thickness ,,you can by it per sq meter 1mx1m...ranging between R250 - R300 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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