TimofCharlotte
03-31-2002, 20:44
I installed the Invinca-Shield today, and so far, am happy with product. Here are some impressions/tips from the installation and final opinion.
1.) It's not necessarily easy to install, but it's not impossible to get a good job. If a reasonable rate can be found locally by a pro shop, I'd have them do it, especially if they warrant the cost if they screw up.
2.) If you screw up big time, it will cost you about $100 to rectify/reorder a new shield. I left a couple very small wrinkles, but not enough that I'd pull it up. Overall, the installation came out quite well. You'd have to really look knowing where they were to see them.
3.) Follow the instructions and watch the video. They did it on a F**D on the video and made it look too easy, but the process was totally correct and appropriate. Remember, you can't use too much of the solution. It's similar to installing a window film if you've done that.
4.) The section of the Chev HD hood that makes the transition (dip) about 1/4 of way in on both sides was the most difficult. It really helps that I did this on a warm day. It would have helped if I had 'pre-stretched' the plastic a little before trying to make it conform to the transition. I ended up having to pull some up a couple times to get it right.
5.) When you pull it up, say after making a small adjustment, it can tend to stretch quite a bit, especially if you've given it a chance to seal down, i.e several minutes is all it takes once you squeegee the water out. I ended up having to trim nearly 1/4" extra from the left edge as a result of having to pull up and re-position. That section ended up looking fine once redone.
6.) After completing, I took it to a carwash, hit it with the high pressure wash, brush and rinse(thought not direct right at the edges) and it held up fine. Took home and waxed, then took the pics in my link.
Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone thinking about wanting protection, but not wanting a visible shield. It's a little pricey, but the overall effect is a nice clean look, and you don't have to worry about stuff getting behind a bug shield that you can't get to without removing it.
They would probably send you a sample of the product to see how it lays on the vehicles color. With the white, I have nothing but good things to say. Not sure how it would look on darker color, yet. I took advantage of their March Madness sale and bought a kit for my Boxster for 1/2 price. That will be on a fairly dark color, but I'm confident it will look good.
Hope that info helps. Good luck.
:D :D
1.) It's not necessarily easy to install, but it's not impossible to get a good job. If a reasonable rate can be found locally by a pro shop, I'd have them do it, especially if they warrant the cost if they screw up.
2.) If you screw up big time, it will cost you about $100 to rectify/reorder a new shield. I left a couple very small wrinkles, but not enough that I'd pull it up. Overall, the installation came out quite well. You'd have to really look knowing where they were to see them.
3.) Follow the instructions and watch the video. They did it on a F**D on the video and made it look too easy, but the process was totally correct and appropriate. Remember, you can't use too much of the solution. It's similar to installing a window film if you've done that.
4.) The section of the Chev HD hood that makes the transition (dip) about 1/4 of way in on both sides was the most difficult. It really helps that I did this on a warm day. It would have helped if I had 'pre-stretched' the plastic a little before trying to make it conform to the transition. I ended up having to pull some up a couple times to get it right.
5.) When you pull it up, say after making a small adjustment, it can tend to stretch quite a bit, especially if you've given it a chance to seal down, i.e several minutes is all it takes once you squeegee the water out. I ended up having to trim nearly 1/4" extra from the left edge as a result of having to pull up and re-position. That section ended up looking fine once redone.
6.) After completing, I took it to a carwash, hit it with the high pressure wash, brush and rinse(thought not direct right at the edges) and it held up fine. Took home and waxed, then took the pics in my link.
Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone thinking about wanting protection, but not wanting a visible shield. It's a little pricey, but the overall effect is a nice clean look, and you don't have to worry about stuff getting behind a bug shield that you can't get to without removing it.
They would probably send you a sample of the product to see how it lays on the vehicles color. With the white, I have nothing but good things to say. Not sure how it would look on darker color, yet. I took advantage of their March Madness sale and bought a kit for my Boxster for 1/2 price. That will be on a fairly dark color, but I'm confident it will look good.
Hope that info helps. Good luck.
:D :D