Bumper protection

[Serendipity]

Hi, I've bought the black rear bumper protection film from Brandrup (part no.10070504) but am confused about how best to apply it. The accompanying schematic instructions show that you mix the sachet of laminating fluid with 2.5 litres of water and use a spray bottle to spray the solution onto the bumper (and possibly the protection film). You then offer up the film and squeeze out air bubbles with the supplied plastic spatula, before heating with a hair dryer. However, the information given on line says 'Dissolve the enclosed agent in 0.3 l of water and pour it over the bumper. Next, apply the film, press onto the bumper and smoothen it out with the enclosed spatula.' So there is a difference in the amount of water to dissolve the 'agent' in and there is no mention of a hair dryer. Any advice from those that have used this product?

 

[hirsty]

2.5L seems like a lot of liquid IMO

30ml more like it, Shirley?

 

[Seán Kerr]

Hi, I've bought the black rear bumper protection film from Brandrup (part no.10070504) but am confused about how best to apply it. The accompanying schematic instructions show that you mix the sachet of laminating fluid with 2.5 litres of water and use a spray bottle to spray the solution onto the bumper (and possibly the protection film). You then offer up the film and squeeze out air bubbles with the supplied plastic spatula, before heating with a hair dryer. However, the information given on line says 'Dissolve the enclosed agent in 0.3 l of water and pour it over the bumper. Next, apply the film, press onto the bumper and smoothen it out with the enclosed spatula.' So there is a difference in the amount of water to dissolve the 'agent' in and there is no mention of a hair dryer. Any advice from those that have used this product?

So just fitted the transparent version of this. The instructions aren't brilliant, much like everything else I've had from Brandrup. It's definitely 0.3L (300ml) of water that's required. Here's my instructions:

1. Only apply at am ambient air temperature of 16C or above.
2. Mix the agent with 300ml of clean water in a clean spray bottle and shake well.
3. Wash and dry the bumper. Remove any tar or other marks if required with an appropriate solution and re-wash and dry the bumper.
4. Liberally coat the top surface and lip of the bumper with agent mixture spray.
5. Peel the backing off the bumper protection film in stages, liberally coating the adhesive side with the agent mixture spray.
6. Position the bumper protection film centrally on the bumper.
7. Whilst holding the film in position, use the included squeegee to smooth the film on the top of the bumper and expel the water, starting from the centre and working out to the edges.
8. After the top is in place with no water or air bubbles, use a hairdryer to soften the bumper protection film (maximum 80C) and use the squeegee to carefully smooth the film over the lip of the bumper, taking great care to expel all bubbles. For this part, it is critical that you start in the centre of the bumper and work the squeegee towards you. Then continue with this process, using the hairdryer and squeegee to smooth sections from the centre to one side, then from the centre to the other side. If you get any bubbles trapped, immediately spray more agent solution onto that area and gently peel back the film and reapply using the hairdryer and squeegee. You must take your time with this stage.

Hope this helps someone.