B7 estate rear bumper protector

[rjt64]

I have an Autumn Brown 2014 B7 Passat estate.

I have already got one chip, on the rear bumper, which I am going to touch in, but wondered if any one knew where I could get hold of a clear/transparent bumper protector to try and stop any more happening.
All the ones on E-bay etc are either Silver, Black or Stainless/steel-none of which would look right:confused:

Any help would be much appreciated.

[bakili]

I bought this type Carbon Style rear Bumper Protector VW Passat B7 (365) Estate | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271510579531) fits really easy and looks good too.


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[JamesTDI]

Depends what you want to spend. £35 gets the VW accessory.
Accessories : Owners : Volkswagen UK (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/all/Passat/passat-2011/none/rear-bumper-protection-film/3AE061197A/5#details)

[rjt64]

Thanks
but when I put in my Estate details it said it wouldn't fit.
Have you fitted it to an estate or a saloon?

[rjt64]

Yes I did see this, but on the VW web site it says dealer fit and quotes a 50 min fitting time??
Have you self fitted? and was it to an Estate?

Any issues with fitting?
Thanks for you help

[JamesTDI]

Sorry - copied the wrong link. This one doesn't specifically say Estate, but the photo looks like one :confused:.
Accessories : Owners : Volkswagen UK (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/all/Passat/passat-2011/none/rear-bumper-protection-film/3AF061197A/5#)

Don't have one but going to get the equivalent for my Golf when I can be bothered to go to VW.
It's retailer fit - so any fitting issues are their problem.

[vfr]

I bought and fitted one of these Volkswagen Rear Bumper Protection - Transparent - 3AF061197A (http://www.shop4volkswagen.co.uk/product/Rear_Bumper_Protection_-_Transparent_3AF061197A)

I fitted it myself. You just need to take your time, follow the instructions and ensure it's all lined up where it should be and and work in a clean area so that nothing get trapped between the film and the bumper and you should be ok.

It comes with a solution that you mix up to allow you to slide the film around until it's in the correct place rather than a "one go and it's stuck" adhesive.

[CovRob]

I like the idea of that. I have a "Hatchbag" boot liner with a fold down flap to protect the bumper, but with wet dogs jumping in it retains moisture when folded back within the car, so I have detached I for the time being. I have noticed some surface scratches starting to appear on the bumper though.

[juice]

Rob be careful, I ordered a B7 estate protector which I fitted but it's not a perfect fit for the alltrack. The guy I bought it from has since done one for the alltrack, let me know if you are interested and I will sort out his details. Even though it's not perfect it's still good and has stopped a lot of knocks from skis and bikes.

[CovRob]

Thanks. I'd like to take a look at a link please.

[juice]

Rob
these guys
Rearguards (http://www.rearguards.co.uk)
he got an order for the Swiss police for alltracks so did one special.

[CovRob]

Rob
these guys
Rearguards (http://www.rearguards.co.uk)
he got an order for the Swiss police for alltracks so did one special.

Cheers, thanks or that.

[Mark Fresh]

I'd be interested to hear about bumper protector for an Alltrack, the paw scratches are starting to show up now!

[juice]

I used these guys.
It was fine, I glad I did.

Rearguards (http://www.rearguards.co.uk/)