Fitting Millwood CF wing protectors

[Doug]

I'm going to reword this...

 

I have a pair of Millwood wrap around wing protectors and would appreciate advice on the best and smartest way to fit them. I don't want to glue them, since they;ll have to come off if I replace a wing.

 

Thanks

 

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Edited by - doug on 6 Oct 2010 16:31:59

[micksmetafors]

Hi,

 

I fitted mine with silicone sealant. neen on for 6 months now and no movement. You should be able to peel them off if the need arises.

 

Cheers,

Steve

Glos.

[Mick Day]

I fitted mine with 4 discrete black aluminium M5 x 16mm bolts from here. Used some suitable plastic nuts but can't remember where they came from.

[Alaskossie]

I fitted mine with a number of small black oxide stainless hex-head button bolts and nuts around three edges, spaced about 5 inches apart.

 

I had my Millwoods clear-coated (as I did all my carbon-fiber parts), but after 7000 miles, the protectors are quite pitted and dull-looking. I would have also put two layers of clear-bra on the protectors, if I had thought of it before installing.

 

Does the c/f weave pattern in your Millwoods run on the diagonal? Mine does, and thus they don't blend with the CC c/f rear wings, where the pattern runs vertically. I have been in touch with Millwood about getting a set of protectors with a vertical weave pattern. We are still discussing it...

 

Alaskossie

[jakeandlizzy]

Yes, bolted on is a good idea. One thing that I have seen on mine is snow/water/dirt can slip between the protector and eventually you will have to remove/clean behind it. I use plastic bolts/nuts. Two on the top - edge closest to the car and in the middle and a third on the top out edge. Finally, just one in the lowest point next to the body.

 

They are the best though for sure -- as compared to the CC ones which leave the outer edge of the fender exposed. How much are they at Millwoods these days?

 

[Budjuggler]

I have used black silicone sealant on two pairs (on two cars) and have had no problems. It makes for a very neat finish and a bead along the top edge smoothed down also prevents ingress of grit.

 

I also think that, if necessary they could be levered off without damage - and the sealant removed from the wing - also without damage.

 

Andy - AR ReHaB

 

 

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