Armourfend - advice on which bits to protect please

[robinbarker]

Hi

I have managed to source an RS4 Avant to replace my fathers RS2. I pick it up on Weds for him - I found one with the spec he wanted: Daytona, with heated buckets, flat bottom wheel, Tech pack and the crucial Sunroof - which made it an extra challenge!

Anyway on the RS2 we put Armourfend on the rear bumper which was brilliant at protecting the paint from loading damage and the willful cocker spaniel so I was planning to protect the RS4 in same way.

Are there any other crucial bits that would also benefit or prone to damage?
The list of available Armourfend patterns includes:
Bonnet - 58 GBP
Door mirrors - 12 GBP
Front Bumper - 161 GBP
Front wheel Arch - 12 GBP
Headlights - 23 GBP
Lower Wing - 18 GBP
Rear wheel Arch - 18 GBP
Rear Wheel Arch Lower - 12 GBP
Spotlights - 12 GBP
Wing Ends - 12 GBP

Any advice would be appreciated

Cheers

R

[robinbarker]

Anyone with Armourfend out there?

Cheers

R

[booski]

I have not got armourfend but if it worked so well on the RS2 then do the whole list- it's not too expensive from your price list IMO.

I just checked the armourfend web site but it only lists for the original 2000-2003 RS4 ?

[MEV]

Forgive my ignorance but what is it? I am guessing some sort of clear plastic, silicone covering?? Invisible?

[Nib]

I had it fitted to my Daytona Avant from new and it's been brilliant. I went for bonnet, front bumper, headlights (& fogs), front-half of front wings and top of rear bumper.

Two years on and not a stone chip. Also, it's very nearly invisible. You tell people that it's fitted & they don't believe you, until they get right up close!

Just make sure you have a good valet with paint correction before it's fitted. You won't get "swirls" out afterwards!

[robinbarker]

Thanks Nib - I think I will go down a similar route then and the tip to have the cars paint perfected before application is spot on - good to hear that it doesnt stand out against the Daytona colour

The price was for the parts only - I have fitted the bumper top sections before but this time I might get it professionally fitted. I got them to email the RS4 B7 parts list - they didn’t list a rear bumper though but the top section looks the same as the other avants so I think I just need the standard A4 one

Yes Mev Amourfend is 3M Scotchcal Paint Protection film, specifically designed to minimise the damage caused by stone-chips, insects and minor abrasions

[MEV]

Thanks Nib - I think I will go down a similar route then and the tip to have the cars paint perfected before application is spot on - good to hear that it doesnt stand out against the Daytona colour

The price was for the parts only - I have fitted the bumper top sections before but this time I might get it professionally fitted. I got them to email the RS4 B7 parts list - they didn’t list a rear bumper though but the top section looks the same as the other avants so I think I just need the standard A4 one

Yes Mev Amourfend is 3M Scotchcal Paint Protection film, specifically designed to minimise the damage caused by stone-chips, insects and minor abrasions

Ahh! Cheers, sounds like one to add to the "to do" list which is getting longer !! I must admit I have a coupleof really annoying stone chips I want to get rid of. This clearly sounds like a good product but how invisible?? any one got any pics?

[rAudiguy]

Hi Mike, hope you're well mate?

have a look here http://www.armourfend.com/

cheeRS

Jim

[Golich]

I've got mine done.

Front Bumper
Side mirrors
Sills
Rear bumper

£500 for the lot including labour. Works a treat - no stone chips on the front bumper areas that are covered.

I don't see the sills on your list. Passengers getting in and out of the car tend to scuff the sill

[booski]

Hi Mike, hope you're well mate?

have a look here http://www.armourfend.com/

cheeRS

Jim

I'm obviously blind but on the website it doesn't give details on the b7 RS4!
I understand they have the product (because several of you have it) but why isn't it on the site??