In addition to making sure the rack is correctly installed and the surfaces of the rack and the vehicle that touch each other are immaculately clean, applying a good coat of car wax to the surface of the vehicle where the rack touches is also a great preventative measure.
Another option would be to use a paint protection film product. 3M makes Clear Paint Protection Film available in various widths that looks promising. You'd apply the film to the clean surface of the vehicle where the... view full answer...
The Thule Replacement Clear Film for Thule Hullavator, part # 853-5481, is a sheet that has four pieces of clear film that is designed to peel off the sheet and be applied to the flanges on the Thule Hullavator bar mount. The Thule Hullavator is a rooftop kayak carrier. The size of each individual piece of clear film is 1-3/8 inch x 1-1/16 inch and is paper thin.
These pieces are applied to the bar mount to protect the cross bar of your vehicles roof rack when the Hullavator bar mount... view full answer...
The clear film # 853-5481 is meant to go on the bottom of the bar mount assembly, which is the part that attaches to the vehicle crossbars. Place it between the bar mount assembly and the roof rack bars where they make contact with each other. They are designed to help protect the vehicle crossbars and the Hullavator from marring each other. view full answer...
it sounds like you need the protective film on the TH8703 fairing you have. The film that works with the Thule fairings is part # 853-5481.
The round rubber spacers are also available and they are part # 853-5544. view full answer...
A quick detailer like the Griot's Garage Speed Shine Quick Detailing Spray # 34910950 would be exactly what you'd want to use to clean the Llumac Platinum clear film you have installed on your 2017 Porsche 911. This is designed for spot cleaning vehicles between full washes and would work great for your application as well. view full answer...
The Wesbar LED Trailer Utility Light # 54209-018 that you referenced actually does feature a protective film on the magnetic base that's specifically designed to prevent scratches on the mounting surface. I attached an image below of this film/cover (which displays a "DO NOT remove" message as a reminder) that you can check out as well.
Because of the film you shouldn't expect any kind of paint damage to the surface when mounting this particular light. I have attached a short video demonstration... view full answer...
I assume you are talking about the hook part of the gutter feet. A rubber boot would cause fit issues with the Yakima Raingutter towers # Y00101. Rubber or plastic can flex and move which could lead to the clamp part of the tower to come off. The hooks are coated so as to avoid metal on metal contact.
If you want you could place protective clear film, # 853-5481, in the desired locations. This is a set of 4 film sections so that works out well since there are 4 towers. But you may need... view full answer...
The Valterra RV Rubber Roof Cleaner part # V88548 is more a cleaner and conditioner than a protective barrier because it requires an immediate rinse.
I recommend to use Griot's Garage Rubber Cleaner part # 34911136 to clean the roof. After cleaning the rubber roof spray it with Griot's Garage Vinyl and Rubber Dressing part # 34910981 to add a protective film that resists wear and blocks the UV rays. view full answer...
The WeatherTech Bug Shield, # WT50162, that you referenced will fit on your 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, but it will cover the chrome on your hood.
For a bug shield that will not cover the chrome we offer the Husky Liners Bug Shield, # HL07219, which is a protection system made from a urethane film that is designed to help eliminate nicks, dings and bug stains on the hood of your 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab.
This film will install above the chrome on your hood, however, it is not... view full answer...
Yes, you can use a stainless steel ball hitch ball with an aluminum ball mount like the Fulton Aluminum Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part # F47CR. The aluminum ball mounts have an outer film to help protect them from galvanic corrosion when used with a hitch ball of a different material.
I have attached our hitch ball selection below, just make sure it has a 1" shank. view full answer...
When installing the etrailer # e98844 on your 2020 Toyota Highlander, you'll need to scrape the undercoat so that the mounting flange of the hitch and the vehicle's frame member are in direct metal-to-metal contact. If this isn't done, the bolts won't torque properly and will not stay tight. The hitch can move slightly, eventually causing the undercoat material that's become sandwiched between the hitch and the frame to deteriorate and abrade away over time which will cause the hardware... view full answer...
I use an older generation of the OutWay trunk mount bike carrier # TH45JV and I have never had a problem with paint damage on either of the 2 vehicles I have used it on. You will just need to make sure the vehicle and rack are clean where they make contact with each other.
The hooks on the rack are coated, not bare metal, so having a buffer between them is not necessary. But if you wanted to add protection you could use some clear film, # 853-5481. But really all you would need to do is... view full answer...
It will not, unfortunately the trailer hitches we offer for the 2021 Kia Niro aren't compatible with plug in hybrid electric vehicles A/K/A PHEV's as the structure at the rear of the vehicle is different enough that the hitch won't fit.
If you were needing a hitch to carry bikes, I'd recommend a trunk mounted bike rack, like the Yakima FullBack 2-bike model, part # Y02634 or for a 3-bike model, use # Y02633. I've linked to a demonstration video for the Yakima FullBack trunk mounted bike... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Husky Liners and the Custom Molded Mud Flaps Front, # HL56911, and Rear, # HL57911, do not require drilling for installation. These mud flaps will use the existing holes from your factory mud flaps for an easy installation.
These mud flaps also come with a paint protection film that protect the mud guard mounting surface on your fenders against wear. The only tools required for installation are a short Phillips screwdriver and a 10mm wrench. view full answer...
Aries grille guard # AA3068 will likely interfere with any forward facing sensors on your 2017 Ford Explorer unless those sensors can be relocated. The headlight protection can be removed but at that point you basically have a bull bar so you might as well go with # 31-5570. This also will interfere with forward facing sensors and may also interfere with front parking sensors. view full answer...
We do have some products that you can use to clean and protect your 2014 Keystone Alpine.
For cleaner we have RoadMaster Voom RV Cleaner which comes in a 32 oz Spray Bottle # RM-9911 or a 1 Gallon Container # RM-9910. This is an all-purpose cleaner that is safe for all surfaces.
You can use the Valterra RV Bug & Tar Remover # V88546 to help clean up those places where you have bug and tar build up that is difficult to remove. This can be used on gel coat, fiberglass, paint, and all polished... view full answer...
No worries. What you describe sounds like the classic case of a bad ground. Because vehicle headlights use a fair bit of power and remain on continuously (rather than blink) they often are the lighting function that causes a weak ground connection to reveal itself.
Find the main ground wire from the truck's trailer connector and find where it attaches to the truck metalwork. You may need only sand off this grounding point so that you can re-attach the ground wire to clean bare metal. Often... view full answer...
We know from Tekonsha training on their universal-fit ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT that this item is very sensitive to the initial setup process, which must be followed exactly for correct operation.
My technical contact at Tekonsha advised that the magnetic sensors in this kit are directionally sensitive. If one of these were clamped on in reversed orientation it would not function correctly. He suggested that you pull the fuse to let the circuitry power down... view full answer...
Based on my research the Host Mammoth 11'6" model truck camper features an overall front-to-back exterior length of 19'3". I do recommend verifying this either with your paperwork or by taking a quick measurement from the front of the overhang to the rear of the camper (including any accessories you may have mounted like a ladder or spare tire).
If this is correct I highly recommend the Camco UltraGuard Slide-In Camper Cover # CAM45773. This particular cover is designed specifically for... view full answer...
The closest option we have for your 2021 Palomini Rogue EB 1 truck bed camper is the Camco UltraGuard Slide-In Camper Cover - 16-1/2' Long # CAM45771.
This cover is designed for campers that are 14' - 16' long so it will be a little bit big on your 12' 5" camper, but the adjustable straps will be able to keep the cover from blowing away.
You will find this cover to be very durable due to it having a spun bond polypropylene top and bottom layer, and a micro-porous breathable film middle... view full answer...
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