Help Diamond shield removal

[jeeper98tj]

Was wondering if anyone knows a place in southern California that removes diamond shield and roughly a cost.

[R.Wold]

there’s some info in this thread on removal:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f59/newm...ar-467062.html

don’t recall is there are any sources for removal but probably any body shop cold do it

[akeagle]

I seem to remember someone mentioning a business in or near Tampa, FL specializing in that kind of thing. Of course that doesn't do the OP much good, but perhaps a phone call or two could turn one up in L.A.

[R.Wold]

one in Fort Meyers

https://uglyshieldremoval.com/

[Fiesta48]

Keep them waxed. My '14 looks new.

[R.Wold]

I’m doing that now on my a Ventana. The Baystar was a mess but it was 10 years old when I bought it and that’s they way I got it. Definitely something you want to take care of to avoid this issue.

[Tha_Rooster]

Originally Posted by Fiesta48

Keep them waxed. My '14 looks new.

You probably have the newer version the older stuff turns to crap after 10 years or so.

[okcnewbie]

Originally Posted by R.Wold

I’m doing that now on my a Ventana. The Baystar was a mess but it was 10 years old when I bought it and that’s they way I got it. Definitely something you want to take care of to avoid this issue.

If you have one of the "bad' ones and live in the south there's nothing you can do to keep it looking new IFAIK.

[okcnewbie]

Originally Posted by jeeper98tj

Was wondering if anyone knows a place in southern California that removes diamond shield and roughly a cost.

I can't blame you for wanting to pay someone to do it. I took mine off last month and it was about 15-20 hours to get most off it off. Probably another 10 hours getting all the little bits around the mirrors, etc.
There are two or three different types. Mine was the one that you have to use a heat gun. A hair drying wouldn't work. Perhaps it would when it's hot outside. I followed the advice from ugly shield removal youtube videos. It was almost fun for 10 hours or so....

Probably going to be around 1k to have it done. Probably worth it.
On the other hand I think the scrapers, sand paper, and solvent were less than a 100.

[jeeper98tj]

Exactly what I’m thinking I’m getting lazy

[R.Wold]

Originally Posted by jeeper98tj

Exactly what I’m thinking I’m getting lazy

Under “normal” conditions, you could plan a fun trip to Ft Meyers, rent a condo, go fishing, try some of the restaurants and other establishments, do some swimming, misc recreating, and maybe even soak up some sun, and pick up the coach when it’s done for the return trip. But theses days, who knows....?

I have an appointment with HWH in Moscow Iowa in March (doesn’t sound nearly as fun) then off to Nappanee for another week of money spending. Fort Meyers sounds much more appealing, not to be confused with a-peeling, of course

[dmholt]

Originally Posted by R.Wold

Fort Meyers sounds much more appealing, not to be confused with a-peeling, of course

Groan!

[R.Wold]

Originally Posted by dmholt

Groan!

Yes well, Cocktail Hour starts a bit early this time of year....

[jeeper98tj]

Thanks everyone I have a guy in Temecula that does the clear bra stuff and is going to take off its just that its hourly and we will see what the bill is.