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Rear bumper protector

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:47 pm
by Salmonfisher
Has anyone found a good rear bumper protector? I have a Rearguards one for my Tiguan which is excellent but they don't make one for the XC40 (or at least not yet). I have seen one silver one but I would prefer black plastic as I have for my Tiguan as it would match a R Design better. I can see the bumper design won't make it easy but getting fishing tackle in and out most days means it will be scratched in no time without one.

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:25 pm
by hdasmith
I’ve got the reversible boot mat, which provides a bumper cover, and covers the rear seats when down too. I would have thought it would be pretty good for fishing with the rubber side - take out and hose down after your day fishing.

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:31 pm
by Salmonfisher
sounds a good idea but I already have the plastic/rubber boot floor.

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:57 pm
by PP1981
Anyone found anything for this yet please?

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:29 pm
by Dermottdog
How much protection do you need?

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:38 pm
by PP1981
I like the idea of the mat but the Mrs won’t use it to its full potential, really after something that’s permanently protecting the paintwork on edge of the rear.

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:16 pm
by Gnomeface
I used 3M transparent paint protection film - not cheap at nearly £12 for a 1m x 120mm length, but good quality and completely invisible once in place. I made a template from card and spent a bit of time getting the two pieces shaped just right before giving the paintwork a final clean and carefully easing the film into place and smoothing it down. Had to scrap the first attempt because I didn't align it perfectly, but there was enough film to replace that side.

It's a tricky little job and I had a few tiny bubbles that I couldn't get rid of, but you wouldn't know it was there without a very close scrutiny; no scratches yet from the dog leaping in and out over the last 9 months.

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:37 pm
by Dermottdog
Gnomeface wrote: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:16 pm I used 3M transparent paint protection film - not cheap at nearly £12 for a 1m x 120mm length, but good quality and completely invisible once in place. I made a template from card and spent a bit of time getting the two pieces shaped just right before giving the paintwork a final clean and carefully easing the film into place and smoothing it down. Had to scrap the first attempt because I didn't align it perfectly, but there was enough film to replace that side.

It's a tricky little job and I had a few tiny bubbles that I couldn't get rid of, but you wouldn't know it was there without a very close scrutiny; no scratches yet from the dog leaping in and out over the last 9 months.
That’s a good idea. I don’t think it would break the bank if you took it somewhere to get it done professionally.

Re: Rear bumper protector

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:53 pm
by Joe Bloggs