Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

I have to apply new Ultan film pieces to my lower garnishes. I purchased the pieces from subaru, but I can't find the procedure for the application anywhere in the service manual.

Is there a certain way that this is done?

Thanks!

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

I got impatient and did it myself. They came out perfect. Here's what I did:

* Mixed solution of about 1 tbsp of Johnson's Baby Shampoo with a full spray bottle of water.

* soaked the car with the solution.

* applied the ultan film piece and positioned to the correct place

* used a bondo knife to squeegee out the solution

* used a heat-gun to get the remaining air bubbles out

It was very easy and the pieces didn't require any forming. They must be pre-formed from the factory.

It took me about 30 mins to do both sides. :)

Mike

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

I have never heard of Ultan I thought Subaru contracted with 3M for stone guard film.

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

When I get around to ordering a set for my Claret, I'll keep this in mind!

Thanks! :)

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

Mike-

I was told that I got the last set in the country. Hopefully there are more in Japan. :(

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

I've never heard of "ultan" and even a google search comes up empty. That's what Subaru calls it, though. It's a much higher quality product than 3M films that I've used, and I used to work in that business. :) I was very impressed with how well they went on.

Mike

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

There's a good bit of those left and they're about $30-40 a side.

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

If you can't locate any (or if they are too expensive) you can always get a sign shop to make ones for you. They can trace and cut one to match in about 3 minutes.

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

what are these, I have never heard of them, is it the same color as the car?
Do you have any pics?
Joe

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

it's more like a clear vinyl, thicker than a normal vinyl sticker, also instead of a heat gun, whick has a tendency to stretch vinyl products leaving it in the sun for a day will get rid of the bubbles as well.

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

I think he means the sticker next to the wheel:
http://discens.org/gallery2/main.php...serialNumber=1

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

Sun? What is that? Unfortunately we get very little sun here, so I had to accelerate the process. I used the heat gun on a low setting and only pointed it at the piece for a few seconds at a time. :)

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What wheel?

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8...n0829small.jpg
The sticker is circled.

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

It's a clear stone guard for paint protection.

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

Just to add-

They're VERY important. I received 2 stone chips that these would have protected me from in only about 100 miles of driving.

Mike

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

Per the pic of Manarius's car: I understand how important these are but wouldn't it be in our best interest if there was more coverage then just in that one spot? I would think it would be a good idea to have some custom made ones for behind the front wheel and behind the rear wheel too. The guys with the high $$$ paint jobs (Mike x2) would want more protection then just that little spot. VW used to to the same thing for the Beetles back in the day in that same spot too.

Basically what I am saying is that I would hate to see an SVX with mudflaps :lol: but I think you need to protect your paint a little more then just that one spot. My Baja and the Corolla have mudflaps for this very reason...my SVX on the other hand...well I'm thinking of naming him "Chip" :lol:

Re: Procedure for applying ultan film pieces?
 

I agree with you. During my 3 year SVX intermission, I owned a Porsche that had these pieces in front of and behind all of the wheels. It sure seems like it was a good idea.