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CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
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KBX thoughts, but not on looks?

Each to their own and all that, but I once went to look at a used 90 with OEM headlight surrounds, but around the outside of those the paint was damaged in what I suspect was the outline shape of KBX (or similar) surrounds previously fitted and removed. In other words, had they rubbed away the wing paint? Has anyone any comments on this issue either positive or negative, but I am not looking for opinions on which looks best

Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)

1st Nov 2016 5:50pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20294

OE can do the same, not really a lot you can do about it bar fit maybe clear protective paint tape. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️

1st Nov 2016 6:04pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1856

Thanks Steve, interesting and obviously therefore not a problem until you remove and replace -

1st Nov 2016 6:07pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20294

Thing is with the OE ones is it'll never be seen even if you swap. But KBX a bit larger will if it goes back to OE.
Personally, I'd use some 3M tape that's scratch or abrasion proof.
It was discussed here lately for another reason but it's clear and sticks right on. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️

1st Nov 2016 6:21pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1856

Many thanks again, spot on

1st Nov 2016 6:22pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20294

Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3m-Extra-Clear-H...xynRRSOVyh

I'd be looking for the brand 3M though, eBay isn't reliable for that as anyone can call it 3m adhesive etc or print some paper saying it.
But the 3m brand I said very good.

⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️

1st Nov 2016 6:30pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Vehicle came with KBX to me, which I removed and went original. Scantest of marks, not an issue from my perspective. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

1st Nov 2016 6:43pm

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