Doug Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'm now at that point, having fitted my new rear wings, to fit the Millwood wrap-around wing protectors. Given that they are nice things, I'd like to fit them as neatly as possible in a way which will enable them to be transferred to other wings, if necessary. Is there a way to keep the side edges of the protectors, which wrap around the sides of the wings, close together? I imagine some sort of silicone sealant might work. The only way I envisage doing it is with self tapping screws but I'm not sure where to get nicely made, quality ones (probably black anodised ones?). All suggestions welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damdy-Cash Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I've glued the wraparound with silicon and hope I get it later of with a cheese wire. Should be not a problem but needs still to be proofed. cheers Volker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was sent a big head rivet to use on the corner (where they bend around the wing). I used good quality black silicone on the wing to bond the protector on. Seemed to work OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeman Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 How ever you decide to fit them, I would seriously recommend that you cover them with a paint protection film. The wrap around guards from Millwood look good when new but the quality is questionable. They lasted about 50 miles on my car, I've since fitted 3M film but the damage was already done. If you don't protect them you won't have to worry about removing them at a later date to fit them elsewhere because they will have been shredded. 'Carbon bits' are in the throws of producing this style of wing guard and I for one can't wait. Be lucky!! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I say exactly as above mine are also siliconed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Thanks guys. Black Silicone it will be then. Please can you advise where best to get 3M film? I can't find it on CC site, Demon Tweeks or Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Carbon Bits sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondelli Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'll second the requirement for paint protection film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 google - ventureshield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Blimey - £55 + P&P, it's expensive stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondelli Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Or premier paint guard. Without this your stone guards will start to look shabby really quickly. I got a sign company to cover mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 This thread started me thinking about stone protectors. If they look awful after 50 miles without a protective film, do they really serve a purpose? Has anyone tried just applying the protective film straight to the wing and not bothering with the so called protectors? I haven't driven my car on the road yet, so my stainless ones look OK at the moment, but I'm resigned to them being battle scarred very soon 😬 Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Quoting weeman: How ever you decide to fit them, I would seriously recommend that you cover them with a paint protection film. The wrap around guards from Millwood look good when new but the quality is questionable. They lasted about 50 miles on my car, I've since fitted 3M film but the damage was already done. If you don't protect them you won't have to worry about removing them at a later date to fit them elsewhere because they will have been shredded. 'Carbon bits' are in the throws of producing this style of wing guard and I for one can't wait. Be lucky!! Martin Fit them with 4 x M5 black alloy/plastic nuts fasteners. The sort of thing that is sold to fix M/C fairings. So they can be removed PDQ when the new wings arrive. Millwoods quality??? I bought a pair about 8 years ago & they were retired in 2006 for new wings with paint protection film only. The Millwoods Protectors will be refitted once the new wings have "caught up". So, in effect, protection film is better than the Millwoods c/f guards! Now I wonder how much better Carbon Bits offering will be? Edited by - Mick Day on 10 Apr 2011 20:41:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksmetafors Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I've had Millwood protectors on for about 6000 miles and they do have chips in which I expect on something which is a protector. The wings underneath are fine. Easily fitted with silicone and easy to remove if need be. Don't think there's anything wrong with the quality especially for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 A cheaper version is the transparent plastic film places like W H Smith sell for covering textbooks. I ran this on the 7 sans wing protectors and it lasted a huge time relative to the cost. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Blue Peter badge for Andy 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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