Soliciting Creative Ideas

[rzeller]

[font='MS Sans Serif']I?m looking for some ideas on how to address a rubbing/scratching problem I have. My side curtains are attached to my top by a zipper that runs parallel to the top?s edge. The front hoop of my roll cage touches the zipper right at the bend of the top edge of the hoop. What I have when I remove my top are scratches on both sides of the front hoop (at the top bends). It?s not real bad, but it bothers me. I?ve been trying to figure out some kind of protector (short of wrapping the roll bar with padding) that I can put on the corners of the front hoop that would protect the paint. One idea I had was a small piece of a bicycle tire tube (around the whole roll bar on the corner). Unfortunately I have ?feet? welded to the bottom of the hoop (where it attaches to the chassis) that I can?t get the tire tube over. Another idea I had was a protective film attached to the corner. I didn?t try it, but I figured the zipper would just rip it up. [font='MS Sans Serif'] [font='MS Sans Serif']Any other creative ideas out there? [font='MS Sans Serif'] [font='MS Sans Serif']You can see where the zipper rides on the bar in the picture (top left corner of the picture). [font='MS Sans Serif'] [font='MS Sans Serif'] [font='MS Sans Serif'] [font='MS Sans Serif']Thanks for the help. [font='MS Sans Serif']Bud

[newmanx59]

Snow ski and water ski shops sell a clear self adhesive film to stick on the top of skis to protect them from scratches. I think it would work great for what you need. When it gets too scratched up, peel it off and stick on a new piece.

[Tom-Kathleen]

I would suggest using the 3M clear bra material. It is a clear, transparent, "plastic" that is self adhesive. It is easy to apply. Have a spray bottle with a dilute mixture of baby shampoo and H2O A spray bottle with a very dilute mixture of rubbing alcohol and H2O a squeege Make sure the surface is clean. Then spray the body surface on the dilute H2O/ baby shampoo. Peel the back off the 3M film and apply it to the part of the vehicle you want to protect. The H2O/shampoo mixture lets you slide the film around until you get it where you want it. Once you have it where you want it, spray the film with the dilute H2O/rubbing alcohol mixture. Use a squeege to push the water and air bubbles out from b/w the body and the film. And Viola!! You have applied a protective layer that will last for several years! I removed mine using a hair dryer to melt the adhesive but have since found a great adhesive remover made by 3M. Hope this helps... Kathleen

[90volts]

what type of paint is it? whatever my bar was done with originally really got scrtched up easily.even by the rubbing canvas of the full top. when i redid it last summer i got a suggestion to use the epoxy appliance paint and haven't had much of a problem since. when i do get a scratch (kids are all over it- it's bound to happen ) i just touch it up with a quick spray. tijuanacustoms carries the clear protective stuff also. he's east coast i believe.

[rzeller]

Thanks for the suggestions. Who would carry the 3M material? Any ideas? I'll look around town, but I might have some trouble finding a ski shop (snow) at the beach Although, there should be some water ski places around. As for the paint, it was just painted with rattle cans My roll cage is on a very long list of things I want to re-do and get powder coated. I might try the appliance paint idea. Thanks. Bud

[bobmanx]

Bud, Try getting a hold of Tom at TJ Kustoms. I think he has the 3M plastic that you are talking about. If not, I'm sure he could help, very nice and helpful person. Here is the info: Tom Thompson Tijuana Kustoms Inc. (TM) 1-877-338-8746 http://www.tijuanakustoms.com Good Luck, Bob

[Siggymanx33]

How big of an area do you need to cover? I got a sample of the 3M's competitors film at a car show. I need to find it and being a sample, I'm not sure how much they included. I'll PM you over the weekend when I get a moment to look.

[Tom-Kathleen]

I googled "clear bra" and was able to find a link to the 3m film. There was a link for a store locator. From there, I started making phone calls for the best price. Kathleen

[rzeller]

Thanks again to everyone. Dave, I'm only going to cover the outer edge of the corners. I'm guessing a strip 2x5 inches on each side would cover it. I look forward to getting you PM. Thanks, Bud

[Mr Towd]

We make what you need. Check out our scuff gaurds. http://tijuanakustoms.com/____What_We_Offer/_____Dune_Buggy_Items/_____dune_buggy_items.html

[racetearoffs]

Check your local window tinter for some scrap film . Bring some beer

[Gary1719]

Man that guy has some nice carpets! i like the head lights too.

[mel hubbard]

[QUOTE="Mr Towd"]We make what you need. Check out our scuff gaurds. http://tijuanakustoms.com/____What_We_Offer/_____Dune_Buggy_Items/_____dune_buggy_items.html[/QUOTE] Tom, I've been looking at your buggy project section on the site,,, can you tell me, is that buggy kit called a ''Boss Bug'' from the PPI company?? . Maybe it says it someplace on the site but I couldn't find anything. Never seen one of these buggy kits in the flesh myself but they got a good write up from DB&HVW's back in the 60's if what I read is true. Nice stuff :hello:

[Mr Towd]

Yes it is Mel. Here is a shot of it and the owner.

[rzeller]

[QUOTE="SiggyManx#33"]How big of an area do you need to cover? I got a sample of the 3M's competitors film at a car show. I need to find it and being a sample, I'm not sure how much they included. I'll PM you over the weekend when I get a moment to look.[/QUOTE] Dave, I got the sample in the mail today. Thank you so much for sending it to me. Let me know how I can return the favor. Thanks again, Bud