No running boards on my HHR, starting to get some of the sandblasting... want to nip it in the bud. Need source for the clear protective 3M film that is pre-cut to fit our HHR's problem area back there.

 

I haven't heard of any pre-cut. I did find a seller on ebay that sold un-cut sheets that they sold by the foot. You could cut it your self.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...spagenameZWDVW

 

I bought the precut front kit from there. Havent put it on yet, waiting for better weather. It took about a week and a half to receive it. Product looks ok, seems they have 2 different thicknesses. I will be ordering more of it for the rear bumper, perhaps the rear quarters and will cut it myself.

 

wow that precut HHR bumper kit was only 9.99 +15.99 s&h, for some reason I thought it was 3M at first then realized their full 3M kits are $169. Bit of a difference there :o I usually opt for 3M anything when presented the choice and when I want it to last. Might consider the full cheap kit (25+16sh) for the hood / bumper in the future... further chipping scares me but I don't really know how visible these films are.

 

This place has a few of the kits. they used to have the rear fender cutouts for around 20.00

http://www.clearmask.com/vehicle_page.php

 

I will be sure to post back with pics, but may not be for a couple weeks. Im sure the edges will be visible if you look closely, but the vinyl seems to have a gloss similar to the paint and transparency is decent. Cant be applied over wax though. and wax will build up on the edges if youre not careful.

 

I remember seeing rolls of the clear vinyl rocker panel tape available at local automotive parts stores all over town. I think it was under $20.00 for a roll and it was about 6 inches wide.