Mark94 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi all, Just received this part and it's pretty thin. Instructions just say apply it like a sticker and then squeeze out trapped air bubbles from underneath. I'm thinking this won't produce a nice result and I'll have a lot of ugly trapped air underneath. Has anyone done this and what was your process? I'm thinking I should apply like window tint and use a soapy water solution, get it exactly where it needs to be and then squeeze out the water from underneath. Hoepfully someone has installed this and can provide a little help. Thanks! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yep apply. Just like window tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Oh, but use baby shampoo heavily diluted with water. Don't use actual soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mark, This is exactly the reason that I did not get the rear bumper protector, it seemed to thin, AND, it did not cover the edge of the bumper, where many scratches and nicks occur. Maybe Ford/Lincoln will wake up, and offer something nicer (maybe even stainless steel ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mine came with it already applied, but nothing but rain has ever touched it. If you just lift things when removing them instead of dragging them, no rear bumper protector is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbasys Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm glad I read this forum, I am just about to apply my bumper protector as well. The instructions that come with it are next to useless. Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I lift when loading things ito the cargo area, but my wife always doesn't, Not intentionally, but if it's somethingn heavy, it's tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark94 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yeah it is thin but it will provide some protection. It's the wife's car and I'm not too concerned with heavy items because I lift those types of things. She's just doing groceries and the kid's stuff so I'm not that concerned with that tiny edge either. Don't have dogs to jump in and out of the trunk area. Baby shampoo... Huh. Never heard of that. I've got some kids shampoo but not a Johnson and Johnson no tear shampoo. I've applied xpel clear film on some if my other cars and I've always used diluted soapy water to get it situated and then started squeegeeing. May just stick with that mixture to get this bumper protector on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Baby shampoo evaporates with the water. Soap doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark94 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Any specific type/brand, or can I use my kid's strawberry scented princess shampoo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I always use generic store brand Johnson's. You can use strawberry shortcake if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark94 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a shot this weekend and let you know how I make out with your solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Gibbons Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'm not sure what the fuss is about with this. I simply lined it up and started on one side of the bumper removing the adhesive backing. Then I would slowly remove the adhesive backing while smoothing the top side with a large microfiber cloth all the way to the other side of the bumper. There wasn't a single bubble throughout the process. The cover is slightly off-center front-to-back on the bumper by a fraction of an inch on one side, but that is due to me not taking enough care in lining it up properly. When the weather gets warmer I am going to try hitting it with a blow-dryer or heat gun and see if I can slide it around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark94 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Did this today. Prepped by clay baring first then i gave a couple good scrubs with alcohol. Used shampoo like dingo recommended and completely soaked the area with the soapy solution, peeled the backer and placed the protector on the bumper. I was able to slide it exactly where it needed to go and then used a squeegee to push out all the water. Looks great and wife likes it too. I didn't even notice that the tiny pattern is actually the word "EDGE" over and over again. I'm happy with it and not a bubble anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 It's rare that I tell how to do something, but when I do, it's simply the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark94 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks man. Most of the time, I'm entertained by your posts. Appreciate the help with this. Worked just like it does when I use my soapy water solution for clear bra film or window tint but if you tell me the shampoo evaporates compared to dish detergent, I'll take your word for it. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I even use baby shampoo when I do window tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidE Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Guess I should have read this first. I followed the instructions and found air bubbles when I pulled the paper off the top. Ended up lifting the rubber off the bumper from the middle of each side and reapplying the plastic part so I think I ended up with no bubbles. It looks nice, but for a musician like me, it does NOT offer much real protection. If you're going to charge that kind of money for that chintzy a part (that the user has to then install), at least make it cover the entire thickness of the bumper. I'm off to find some moving blanket material to put over the bumper during loading and unloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugster Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 So instead of buying this, would i have more luck with just a vinyl sheet cut to size? That way i could bring it over the edge where i actually get scuffs. I was thinking a carbon fiber look would be interesting looking. thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantlyj Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 If anyone could be so kind as to post the p/n for this I would greatly appreciate it. I would assume it would fit the 2008 as well? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkman Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 If anyone could be so kind as to post the p/n for this I would greatly appreciate it. I would assume it would fit the 2008 as well? Thanks I believe the pre-2011s are different from the 2011+ models. Here's the 2008 part number... Part No: 7T4Z-17B807-AA From here... http://accessories.ford.com/rear-bumper-protector-8691.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipworkz Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Take a look here, http://www.lombardfordaccessories.com/categories/Ford_SUV_Accessories/Edge/Exterior.cfm Fits: 2007 - 2010 Ford Edge Part Number: 7T4Z-17B807-AA Fits: 2011 - 2014 Ford Edge Part Number: BT4Z-17B807-A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum White Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Check out this link from years ago on this forum. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/3905-found-it/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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