Have searched the forum for information on this topic did not find much new info. How is everyone preventing rock chips and road debris damage on theirs? Thanks in advance.
Paint chip protection
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Several of the trike manufacturers sell a 3m type clear protection kit that is precut for their brand or you can buy sheets at most auto parts stores. Several in this forum have used line-x and love it:wave4:
They also make a fender cover/bra for the TriGlide.
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Pretty sure she not gonna let me line-x her new vine said that I WEAR the PANTS here. I was thinking maybe the wrap people could do some kind of graphic. Thoughts?
ISP-FL
600+ Posts
I had bras on my 16 trike. When I traded with just over 20,000 miles there were zero dings on the fenders.
With my 19 I started with a static cling graphic over the front of each fender. I had to cut it down pretty good because if you tried to lay it out too far the curve of the fender prevented you from getting it smoothed out right. Fender actually curves both ways. It did okay but didn't really cover enough so I'm back to using my bras again.
With my 19 I started with a static cling graphic over the front of each fender. I had to cut it down pretty good because if you tried to lay it out too far the curve of the fender prevented you from getting it smoothed out right. Fender actually curves both ways. It did okay but didn't really cover enough so I'm back to using my bras again.
Here is a company that sells their kits specifically for bike models.
https://www.hogskinspaintprotection.com/
https://www.hogskinspaintprotection.com/
There are a couple other threads on this subject.
I prefer the 3M product. It doesn't cover up a great paint job, depending on thickness protects from stone chips, doesn't damage the paint if installed wrong.
I belonged to a couple Vette clubs=not one owner would ever put a bra on their car. Those that did had paint damage. The few that did have good results, had to constantly maintain it. I guess that's why you don't see many exotic car owners with bras on their cars. JMHO
It's your car - do what YOU feel comfortable with. That's all that matters.
I buy it by the sheet and make my own templates. Compound curves are a little trickier to install, but it can be done. I just hate covering up the paint job. That's just me.
Are you thinking on putting one on the fairing also(some do)?
Good luck with whatever you do.
I prefer the 3M product. It doesn't cover up a great paint job, depending on thickness protects from stone chips, doesn't damage the paint if installed wrong.
I belonged to a couple Vette clubs=not one owner would ever put a bra on their car. Those that did had paint damage. The few that did have good results, had to constantly maintain it. I guess that's why you don't see many exotic car owners with bras on their cars. JMHO
It's your car - do what YOU feel comfortable with. That's all that matters.
I buy it by the sheet and make my own templates. Compound curves are a little trickier to install, but it can be done. I just hate covering up the paint job. That's just me.
Are you thinking on putting one on the fairing also(some do)?
Good luck with whatever you do.
Here's another company, See Through Braz.
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Out of the hundreds of kits, I only see one for Harley and it doesn't even cover the top front of the fairing.
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Found a guy in Edmond Oklahoma is 3M certified installs a 8 mil clear warranty is 10 years no fade, yellow or curl he indicates that is provides paint chip protection. Sending him photos of the TGlide so he can quote it for me. Will advise when I get the quote and see the product.....Life is Good "Lets Roll"
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Thanks for the info. The dollars is good to know. No one in my town of 16000 is capable of getting it done correctly watched a guy try to do a friend of mines trike jacked it up and then wanted friend to pay for more material......
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Just found a 3M installer in Winter Haven, FL, I will be taking my Road Smith by for a quote, I'm thinking the front (bra) and those huge sail fenders. Will follow up here when I get the particulars. I already have the fender protection that was installed by RS, but since 2012 they re getting a bit dinged. If the quote goes way outside my budget, then the fender protection will have to wait. Whatever it is for the front I think will be worth it, tired of trying to fix the paint dings which never works.
Anyone have a link to the 3m kits?
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Thanks............just what I'm looking for.
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Great, glad I could help.
Did you ever get a quote from them in Edmond? Looking to have my 19TG done.
I'm having the HD kit installed tomorrow. Will let you know in a few weeks how I love them
I hope
I hope
I'm having the HD kit installed tomorrow. Will let you know in a few weeks how I love them
The HD kit is fine and good quality. The only deficiency it has imo is that it is not wide enough to cover the fenders properly. I installed it myself and was pleased with it but after several road trips I had picked up some rock pecks on the fender just outside the edge of the film. So I went to an automotive installer and had him remove the HD film and replace it making it much wider. Now that is difficult as the fenders curve on the inside and the outside but he was able to get much more of it covered that what the HD kit did.
Amen on their products. Have had their protective product on my "13 for 5 years with NO problems. Al and the gang are great people to deal with.
8~\o
RedOregon
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payzac
40+ Posts
film
Did you get your trike done yet.Where is he located in Winterhaven.
Thanks in advance
Did you get your trike done yet.Where is he located in Winterhaven.
Thanks in advance
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
I've not been there yet, but still plan to go, just been too busy. It's JC Customs, 515 5th St SW, Winter Haven. Give a post here if you get by there and see what they have to offer and I'll do the same.
payzac
40+ Posts
Will try to get by there this week as I am in Lake wales it should be close to me
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Easy trip, 17 to Cypress Gardens Blvd....Web site jcscustoms.com, 863.298.5555
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I just recently bought a '12 TriGlide with about 11,000 mile. It has Harley stock bras. I have though about taking them off. The edges of the bras have scratched the fenders all under their edges. I may try some more to rub them out.
I had a Suzuki C90 trike that I put over 50,000 miles on it with no fender protection. Very few small nicks in paint on the C90. Touched up with paint on the end of a toothpick.
Anyway, I wouldn't recommend anything over the fenders.
I just recently bought a '12 TriGlide with about 11,000 mile. It has Harley stock bras. I have though about taking them off. The edges of the bras have scratched the fenders all under their edges. I may try some more to rub them out.
I had a Suzuki C90 trike that I put over 50,000 miles on it with no fender protection. Very few small nicks in paint on the C90. Touched up with paint on the end of a toothpick.
Anyway, I wouldn't recommend anything over the fenders.
I agree with you 100%. Except the 3M film is great - doesn't damage the paint - can be removed & reapplied - doesn't cost a fortune - let's you see the beautiful Harley paint job. If you're somewhat handy, you can even do it yourself - I did.
Agreed. I wish the previous owner had use the 3M film. Probably would not have cost any more than the bras if he had paid to have it done.
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