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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Wagon bumper guard

This looks nicer than Acura's or Lamin-X film to add some protection to the top of the bumper. However, they say it fits the sedan. Does anyone know if the curve is the same on the wagon? It does not fit the entire width so, if the curve is the same, I would assume it fits.

http://www.zetaproducts.net/09-Acura...Protector.aspx

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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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It should fit the wagon. I had them cut a custom one when they did my 3M film. Can't even tell its there.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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what does acura's thing look like? Is it also plastic or is it the tape stuff?
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 1supafly
what does acura's thing look like? Is it also plastic or is it the tape stuff?
Acura is tape.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Any updates? Did you buy it?
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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i bought one for my wagon....hopefully it fits.

i wasnt happy with the acura solution of 3M clear.......


It shipped so I can post pics soon.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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^^sweet. Thank you. Please keep me updated.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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The mfgr told me they checked and it does not fit the wagon. I ended up getting the Acura product and it seems fine.

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mcteague
The mfgr told me they checked and it does not fit the wagon. I ended up getting the Acura product and it seems fine.

Tim
Got a pic......wondering how the tape looks?
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Got a pic......wondering how the tape looks?
No point in a photo, you can hardly tell it's there. It is quite thick and contoured to fit the bumper perfectly. Also nice that it bends over the bumper edge a bit. My husky always manages to dig her claws in there when jumping into the back of the car.

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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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thanks Tim.











here is the plastic one.

It could work but doesnt match the bumper line exatly.

also you have to be careful with the bottom of the hatch so it needs to be positioned all the way to the rear edge of the bumper. then it clears the hatch.

im undecided just yet..........



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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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^^ thanks for the pic. I was looking for something wider than that..but it still looks pretty good though.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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^^ thanks for the pic. I was looking for something wider than that..but it still looks pretty good though.
I'm gonna go with the OEM solution so if anyone wants to make an offer......send a pm
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:16 AM
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There is a much cheaper solution than OE that may actually work better. Autozone and other stores sell clear film on a roll that can be cut to size. I've used it for door sills but there is no reason why it can't be used for the bumper.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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how much does it cost? Ive seen something like that before, but it wasnt wide enough for the bumper.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 1supafly
how much does it cost? Ive seen something like that before, but it wasnt wide enough for the bumper.
I bought a 6 inch wide roll from Pep Boys for something like $10. I used it to do the back bumper on my R32 and the door sills as well as the bumper and door sills on my wife's old Honda and still have about a half roll left over..

I tend to do the door sills (the area from the sideskirt to the plastic doorsill cap) because that area often gets beat up by shoes.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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The ones ive seen were like 2 inches wide. Ill check it out sometime though. Thanks for the tip.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 1supafly
The ones ive seen were like 2 inches wide. Ill check it out sometime though. Thanks for the tip.
Yeah, most are narrow. I found this one hanging next to adhesive chrome tape - also wide. It was on closeout so it probably isn't a good seller. Any clear bra installer should be able to cut you a piece as well.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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is it something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-84906-6-x...#ht_500wt_1054
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 1supafly
Exactly. Mine isn't 3M and you'll want the thickest you can find.
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