Stone chip protection

[spaceprobe]

Hi all,

I think I have seen clear plastic stone chip prevention / protector thingies on some cars, they seem to be heavy grade (0.5 to 1mm thick??) clear plastic, and stuck on with adhesive. They seem to be designed for the vehicle model and fit the bodywork contours, they go under the sills and up into/onto the wheel arch.

Cant find anything like it on line; have I imagined these, where can I get them and what are they called?

I'm getting the stone chip damage and rust sorted on my MkII and want to keep it looking good for as long as possible, so any other suggestions welcome (not keen on mud flaps, we're not in the 1990s now ).

Thanks,
Sam.

[YOG]

Plenty out there, e.g.

Google "stone chip protection film for cars"

http://www.3mventureshield.co.uk/what-is-it/

http://venomwraps.co.uk/paint-protection-film/?gclid=COCRyunE9dYCFYeT7Qodlm4HBg

http://www.armourfend.co.uk/

 

[spaceprobe]

Thanks, Yog.

I did manage to find similar stuff to those - I've actually ordered some from an eBay seller, but I doubt I can apply it very well so will probably end up not doing it.

I was hoping to find some pre-made/contoured/cut parts, designed for the Focus, that I can just stick on when I get the car back from the body shop.

I've been looking around and they are reasonably common on higer end Japanese cars. I guess they're factory fitted.

Cheers,
Sam.