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Anti-chip film
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:00 pm
by guest5221
Hi - just want to know if anyone has any views on best anti-chip film for the RT? I have been riding K1300 S's for a number of years and finally decided to go back to an RT - my brand new one arrives in March. I have always put anti-chip film on my K's as I tend to lean on the tank (stomach and knees) and found that especially with Rukka kit paintwork gets scratched easily. I would like to protect my Blue Planet metallic paint from the get-go so wondered if anyone had any preferences - in the past I have used 3M Ventureshield from Chipguard.
Thanks
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:00 pm
by bandytales
troutmill wrote:
Hi - just want to know if anyone has any views on best anti-chip film for the RT?
I use and can highly recommend the kits from Tankslapperz.
http://thetankslapper.biz/motorcycles/bmw/
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:15 pm
by RaistlinRTCW
A few people with RT iconics have looked at Ceremic coating
https://www.youtube.com/user/CeramicProOfficial
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:39 pm
by Steve F
troutmill wrote:
Hi - just want to know if anyone has any views on best anti-chip film for the RT? I have been riding K1300 S's for a number of years and finally decided to go back to an RT - my brand new one arrives in March. I have always put anti-chip film on my K's as I tend to lean on the tank (stomach and knees) and found that especially with Rukka kit paintwork gets scratched easily. I would like to protect my Blue Planet metallic paint from the get-go so wondered if anyone had any preferences - in the past I have used 3M Ventureshield from Chipguard.
Thanks
Yes, I used the 3M Ventureshield on my K13GT and have added it to the panniers on my RT LC. Great stuff and reasonably priced too. I would certainly recommend it but then you’ve used it previously!
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:21 pm
by Cleverbee
Got the full 3M kit all over mine, saved a few pillion boot scuffs on the panniers already and in a few years, just remove and new blemish free paint underneath! Win, win, chicken dinner!
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:06 pm
by guest5221
Thanks for all the replies
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:17 pm
by bandytales
The nice thing about The Tankslapperz kit is that you can specify which film you want. it also mixes glossy film with satin film for those areas of the bike that aren't gloss.
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:40 am
by Sprintgull
I got mine from Nippy Normans. They do kits for tank and pannier lids (saved a few boot scuffs!). They work a treat, are not too expensive and pretty easy to fit.
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:13 pm
by beemerboy9
I have friendly chap in NE London who fits the Ventureshield film for me, as I do not find it easy. He will also hand cut extra bits for me, as I sometimes hit [size=16px][align=left]the pillion grab rail with [/size][/align]my boot or he will extend the protection for the panniers and front mudguard. When not doing my bike, he does Rolls, Bentleys, Astons and Lambo's etc.
Re: Anti-chip film
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:30 pm
by Martyn H
I have had a total of four bikes, all BMW, & a car protected by 3M Ventureshield. The chap I used added some special bits to the Iconic, as the paintwork is reputed to be "delicate". Personally I'd get it fitted by a pro, as opposed to DIY, as I saw one friend do it & he ended up with a "corduroy" effect............
I used Bodyguard UK in Northants. & would use them again.
http://bodyguarduk.com/