Installing clear stone guards?

[zbph10]

Guys,

I tried installing new 3M stone guards on my 91 964 Turbo today and they look terrible. I can's get the darn thing pressed onto the piece hard enough to get it completely clear. What's the secret trick to putting these on?






Thanks
Brian

[JCaffarella]

If you can peel them up, try a mild solution of water and dish detergent. Use a squeegie to force the air bubbles out. When the water evaporates, the adhesive will stick. I installed stone guards on my '95 993 C2 several years ago. No bubbles or peeling. From the amount of wear they are showing, I'd say they are doing a good job of deflecting stones away from my fenders. Good luck.

[gerlando]

I would also recommend a hair dryer to soften it up a bit and allow it to stretch to the contours of the car. I installed a clear bra in this manner on my wife's Prius, which is loaded with compound curves. Just be patient and get it good and warm.

[scottrx7tt]

i put the clear stone guards on my G35. I used a spray bottle with soap and water, wet the area down that i was applying it on, and squeeged the air bubbles out. it dried in a couple of hours with no problems at all.

[zbph10]

Just to follow up in case someone runs in to this issue 98% of the bubbles disappeared once the car sat in the heat/sun for a few days.

Use soapy water, get as many bubbles out as you can and let mother nature do the rest.

Brian

[Buckterrier]

Not sure if this will work as good on clear as it does on black but any bubbles left can be popped with a pin then smoothed out. Works fine on black. Maybe try in an inconspicuous place first.

[unclebilly]

Where did you guys get these from? I am having difficulty finding a set for my 77 widebody.

[T77911S]

i would like a set too.