BumperSkinz - DIY Clear Bumper Protection Film

[Nick McKees37]

A lot of stuff ends up on my desk every week. From home made dent removal tools to waxes labeled "the best" and everything else in between.

A couple months ago a nicely packaged kit called "BumperSkinz" found its way across my desk. It looked cool enough - a DIY (do it yourself) clear bumper protection film?! But how good could it be? For the suggested retail price of $29.99, it almost looked too good to be true.

After testing it on the rear bumper of a Mercury Sable all summer (Florida heat is the ultimate test), I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. So we brought it in and here I am now.

What is BumperSkinz exactly?

BumperSkinz Crystal Clear Bumper Protection is a pre-cut, totally clear bumper protection film with the easiest application ever. BumperSkinz Crystal Clear Bumper Protection protects your bumper from the most common assaults; nicks caused by runaway shopping carts, dings from a careless parallel parker, scuffs, scratches, and more! The peel-and-stick application takes less than 5 minutes, and virtually anyone can do it – you don’t need to be a professional body shop employee! Bumpers take the brunt of most damages done to cars; make sure it’s protected with BumperSkinz Crystal Clear Bumper Protection.

BumperSkinz is sold exclusively as a kit. It contains a strip of clear film that's 5.5" x 50" long, a felt-tipped squeegee and 2 ounces of application fluid.

Application is easy!

First, you need to clay the bumper to remove above-surface contaminants that would otherwise prevent the film from adhering. BLACKFIRE Poly Clay and Clay Lubricant made this step quick, easy and very effective.

Spray

Rub the clay patty back and forth until it glides freely

Fold and re-knead the clay as needed

Look how contaminated the bumper was on this Civic!

Then, spray the panel with the included applicator fluid

Also spray the film as you unravel it

Position it across the bumper, making sure to line it up the best you can

I used the back up lights on the Civic as my point of reference

Use the included squeegee to smooth the film over the panel, removing air bubbles and excess applicator fluid

Wipe off any excess applicator fluid

Stand back and admire your newly protected bumper!

I was very skeptical of BumperSkinz, but it turned out to be an easy, inexpensive way to apply a strip of protection to help prevent damage from shopping carts, careless children, etc. For less than 30 bucks per kit you can't go wrong.

Two thumbs up.

BumperSkinz Crystal Clear Bumper Protection

BLACKFIRE Poly Clay & Lubricant Combo

 

[Billy Baldone]

This is perfect for bumper tops under the trunk, and the under part of the door handles. Excellent add on for us that don't want to fully commit to full clear bra, but a nice upswell for customers.

 

[ronkh57]

Interesting

Would love a door handle one.

Is this a pre-cut one size fits all or make/model dependent?

 

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Does it not yellow ?
Guessing you can also apply this to chrome bumpers or rim lips?

 

[Nick McKees37]

This is perfect for bumper tops under the trunk, and the under part of the door handles. Excellent add on for us that don't want to fully commit to full clear bra, but a nice upswell for customers.

:dblthumb2:

Interesting

Would love a door handle one.

Is this a pre-cut one size fits all or make/model dependent?

One size fits all.

Does it not yellow ?
Guessing you can also apply this to chrome bumpers or rim lips?

I installed one on Andre's BLACK Mercury Sable and it did not yellow over the course of 4 months in the Florida sun.

 

[Desertnate]

Does the material have any type of paper backing which is removed before application?

I'd like to try this stuff on the top of the rear bumper of a hatchback car, but don't need that much material. Some sort of backing material would make it easier to cut to size before applying.

 

[roguerobot]

Looks like the material you get to cover the screen on your mobile phone

 

[Nick McKees37]

Does the material have any type of paper backing which is removed before application?

I'd like to try this stuff on the top of the rear bumper of a hatchback car, but don't need that much material. Some sort of backing material would make it easier to cut to size before applying.

It is packaged on a paper backing. You simply peel it off. You can trim it if you feel the need to. :dblthumb2:

 

[Andre]

:dblthumb2:

I installed one on Andre's BLACK Mercury Sable and it did not yellow over the course of 4 months in the Florida sun.

Nick is correct! It has been 4 months now and I haven't seen any yellowing or peeling of the BumperSkinz. Most of the time I forget that it's even on there. The other day I took a picture of the BumperSkinz in the current condition and you can barely tell it's even there! This product definitely gets a thumbs up from me from what I have seen so far. I will keep this thread updated with the condition of the BumperSkinz as time goes on.

 

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Bump

 

[DapperStyle]

I received this as part of my mystery box. I'm going to wait to use it when I turn in my lease in March. Seems like a great alternative to those horrible bumper badger rubber mats. Here in NY you have to get all the protection you can get, parallel parking is a contact sport for some drivers here.

 

[Desertnate]

I received this as part of my mystery box. I'm going to wait to use it when I turn in my lease in March. Seems like a great alternative to those horrible bumper badger rubber mats. Here in NY you have to get all the protection you can get, parallel parking is a contact sport for some drivers here.

Please be sure to post a review once your done. I'm considering using it on the top of the bumper on my hatchback to protect it from moving heavy objects and my dog getting in and out.

 

[medicscott]

Works great if the bumper is perfectly flat. The minute there's a curve, or bump or it is too wide and you need to fold, good luck trying to get this thing to sit right.