Stonegard for A6

[ccohen5@compuserve.com]

I had this kit installed on my 92/100CSQ and was quite happy with 
the finished result. I have also done an installation on a 99 
Passat with less pleasing results. The difference was primarily 
the installation. On the A6/100 I had it done by a small ICE 
seller who also did tinted windows. He had a trick that he used 
which did not conform with the quite explicit instruction 
pamphlet. I think he used I mild soap mixture as the install fluid 
vs the water and alcohol mix that is recommended. The result was 
that I had no air pockets on the Audi but still have them on the 
Passat which I did myself by the book. I may not have had enough 
alcohol in my mixture so to speak, and I may not have kept the 
skin wet enough during the install, though I surely tried hard to 
do that.

Before the Audi install, I had been peppered by stone nicks from 
regular suburban driving and lots of Inter States. The car was 
repaired and I did the install right after that and never saw 
another nick. It is quite difficult to get the film moulded to 
compound curves like wing mirrors and the inside cups of door 
handles. The latter I was unable to work on either car. It is also 
unclear where some of the pieces are designed to fit, but that may 
also be my reverse polish logic.

On balance well worth it and much less overdress than bras which 
to me are like wearing over shoes to a cocktail party/disco or 
even around the house.