[200q20v] Headlight Protection Films

[Gary Anderson]

When I stopped by Stongard's office, I picked up some samples.
The samples measured 2mm thick, and found I had a Stongard brochure, that
quotes 80mil thickness.
Hope it helps, for whatever it is worth.

BTW, my warranty claim (improper size cut for 200 euro's) has nothing to do
with the 3M material, that appears to work as advertised, as protection, no
guarantee something can break a headlight if big enough.  Stongard requires
buying essentially an insurance policy for their extended 3 year warranty
against breakage.

Anyone on the S-Car list see any similar threads, or posted this thread
there?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernie Benz" <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
To: "Jack Walker" <jwalker at wy-east.com>
Cc: "200q20V mailing list" <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [200q20v] Headlight Protection Films


> Hi Jack,
>
> I just measured the Stongard film.  It is a 0.100" thick 3M material!
Which
> explains why it is quiet effective against all but the largest rocks.  I
say
> we should forget about warranties and just go with the best material that
we
> can find.  Sounds like you may have the best inside track and leverage
into
> 3M products.  Go for it!
>
> Bernie
>
> > From: "Jack Walker" <jwalker at wy-east.com>
> > Reply-To: "Jack Walker" <jwalker at wy-east.com>
> > Date: 07 Jan 02 10:08:09 -0800
> > To: 200q20v List <200q20v at audifans.com>
> > Subject: [200q20v] Headlight Protection Films
> >
> > Hello list,
> >
> > I've been watching the  list discuss packing tape and 3M scotchcal films
for a
> > couple of days now.
> > If a group buy is in order I would be happy to join in, or seeing as how
my
> > company is in the business of producing vehicle graphics with 3M
products
> > including Scotchcal I would be happy to order the proper product for the
> > group, and pass on the discount as I can!
> > I am contacting the local 3M rep to idenitify the exact product to
purchase!
> > I'll let the group know exactly what he recommends as soon as he
responds,
> > WHEN HE DOES!
> > Please keep in mind 3M warranties are pretty difficult to collect on!
> > Authorized Applicator, that's a laugh! You ought to see the hurdles they
place
> > on us if we wish to collect on a claim. Our company purchases literally
> > thousands of dollars of 3M product and our claim ratio sucks! My thought
on
> > any type of films regardless if it's packing tape or 20mil film is it's
only
> > going to be protection. If Stonegaurd is actually replacing headlights
at $700
> > a pair their price for whatever film they sell is pretty cheap! I'd say
we
> > should all go that way!
> >
> > Happy to help, if I can. I'm in the process of trying to collect from my
> > insurance company right now for another cracked headlight. That's
another
> > hurdle! I ski a ton during the winter here and it's my third headlight
in 2
> > years!
> >
> > Jack Walker
> > jwalker at wy-east.com
> > Direct Line Phone 503)802-1738
> > Fax 503)228-1831
> >
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