Stone Guard™: Outdoorsman Package
Are you a true Outdoorsman? Do you spend your weekends on the trails looking for the best spots to hunt, fish, camp, and get away from the industrialized world? If so, your vehicle is put through the ringer more than most. You drive it harder, farther, and faster than others do. You push it to the limit. For you, we have a special package so you can protect your vehicle without having to baby it.
No matter what type of paint your vehicle has, over time it will end up covered in chips and stains from exposure to the elements. Chips gradually appear thanks to small stones and gravel that impact the vehicle while driving, especially at highway speeds. When exposed to mother nature you begin to see staining of the clear coat due to sap, bird droppings, and industrial fallout.
Full side coverage from bumper to bumper and below window line to lower door bottoms fenders and rear box sides.
What is Included?
What is my coverage?
When we talk about trail driving and pushing through bush, we are also talking about door, fender, and box side scrapes and gouges from the terrain. This protection package includes full side coverage from bumper to bumper and below window line to lower door bottoms, fenders, and rear box sides.
You can add extra protection to this package with optional hood and mirror protection, like our 4-piece package here.
What is involved?
How we do it and why.
To complete a Stone Guard™ paint protection package we need to make sure your vehicle is impeccably clean and that we have factory cut films specific to your vehicle’s make and model.
To prep the paint surface we start by washing and drying all of the surfaces that will have protection films applied. In this case, the hood, the front fenders, and the mirrors. We then clay bar the areas to remove any imperfections or contaminants like wax, grease, dirt, or industrial fallout from pollution.
When the vehicle is perfectly clean, the films are cut specifically for the vehicle’s make and model. We do not have to order any paint protection films for our clients, instead, we are able to print films that are pre-cut for the proper size and dimensions of every make and model of car in the world. By manufacturing the films on site, we save you time and money, create less waste, can perform a “knifeless” installation, and achieve a fit and finish that will go way beyond your expectations.
With a clean vehicle and custom films ready, we apply a slippery solution to the vehicle so we can easily centre the film on the panel. When it is perfectly aligned, we squeegee the remaining solution out from underneath, setting it in place. We allow the edges of the film wrap around the bottom of the hood to make a seamless install that is invisible to the naked eye from almost any distance.
To permanently set the film, it goes under infrared lights, similar to what we use for windows, for about 15 mins per panel to cure the adhesive. IR light penetrates the film to cure the adhesive, and we favour this method over using heat guns that just heat the surface and cause discolouration and can damage the material.
Once the panels are set, the vehicle is ready to be returned to the owner with a rock hard paint protection unrivalled in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
How long does it take?
Generally speaking it takes a full day to do a truck package. That means you drop of your car and pick it up the same day, hassle free.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes you do. Because we tint for major dealerships in town as well as individual clients we are usually booking about a week in advance for appointments. Some times in the year you can get in sooner, but just give us a call and we can let you know right away.
Our contact form allows you to tell us your vehicle’s make and model so we can give you an exact quote at the same time as booking your appointment.
Do these films require any maintenance?
No they don’t. You can wax them with spray wax and you can wash your car as you normally do. We recommend waiting 72 hours before you hit the pressure wash, just to be safe.
Can paint protection films be removed?
Yes, they can easily be removed at any time.
Do these films cause fade lines?
No they do not. These films do not block out UV light, so any fading to your vehicle’s will not be evident underneath the paint protection film.
Is there a warranty or guarantee?
The manufacturer gives a five year warranty against any defects, including peeling and chipping, and if you take good care of your vehicle, you can expect the film to last even longer than that.
The manufacturer gives a five year warranty against any defects, including peeling and chipping, and if you take good care of your vehicle, you can expect the film to last even longer than that.
Is there ever any extra cost?
The cost quoted above is the starting point. Here is a general outline of prices for this package based on truck style:
Single cab short box 6′: $1695
Single cab long box 8′: $1795
Extended and crew cab Short box 5.5′ and 6′: $1895
Extended and crew cab Long box 8′: $1995