VentureShield paintwork protection.....Anyone used it?

Rednelly · 6th June 2008, 18:38

Has anyone used a product called VentureShield by a company called Invisible Patterns

I saw an ad in the Auto Express this week and had a look at their site.
It is a clear type of film that is applied over the vulnerable areas of the bodywork to protect against stone chips.They claim it is invisible when applied and guaranteed not to crack or discolour.

I have checked and they do a kit for the Civic
Invisible Patterns

As many of you will agree, Civics are prone to stone chips!
My car is 3 months old with 2500 miles on the clock and already I have a couple of them on the leading edge of the bonnet and bumper, so I would probably pay a couple of hundred quid to keep it looking like it is now before it's too late.

Have any of you guys had any experience with this product or any others like it??......And would you recommend it

FWH · 6th June 2008, 18:46

A search for Venture Shield turns up a number of hits including:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...uch-worth.html

Anyone tried ventursheild or similar products?

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...10-merged.html

Looks like a few have at least been thinking about it.
Would be good to get a real long-term review.

There is also this in the Wiki:
Stop the Chips (front area of car) - Civinfo Wiki

Hope some of this helps.

Rednelly · 6th June 2008, 19:19

Thanks FWH. That seems to cover it nicely.

psykik · 7th June 2008, 03:03

can you still wax and polish with this on?

angie4m · 7th June 2008, 07:50

I believe you can wax over it as thats whats recommended so that you can't see or reduce the visable like where the film is applied especially when it doesn't cover a whole section.

psykik · 8th June 2008, 13:04

angie now thats interesting! Having just payed for 221 quid for a bonnet respray, i might look into this so i dont have to do it again...

HiHoSilver · 23rd October 2008, 21:42

Anyone have any new experience of this product?

Latest kit available for the Civic

angie4m · 24th October 2008, 11:53

Sorry to burst your bubble but this is the kit that has been used by most companies that provide this for a good year or so. Some companies even offer to do the back wheel arches and sills.

NoNumpty · 24th October 2008, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Sorry to burst your bubble but this is the kit that has been used by most companies that provide this for a good year or so. Some companies even offer to do the back wheel arches and sills.

wow - nice aviator Angie

Rich 11 · 24th October 2008, 12:18

The idea is that you don't , itv defeats the object , just wash it with the shampoo supplied and dry off

angie4m · 24th October 2008, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 11

The idea is that you don't , itv defeats the object , just wash it with the shampoo supplied and dry off

What are you on about? The waxing bit? They actually do recommed that you do wax so you reduce the visability of the lines where it has been applied.

Also it stops the stuff from becoming discoloured - which on some cars is more visable than others. I saw a X5 with this applied - could clearly see the joins and it looked like it had been on 40 a day - it was that yellow

6th June 2008, 18:38	#1 (permalink)
Rednelly Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd March 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	VentureShield paintwork protection.....Anyone used it? Has anyone used a product called VentureShield by a company called Invisible Patterns I saw an ad in the Auto Express this week and had a look at their site. It is a clear type of film that is applied over the vulnerable areas of the bodywork to protect against stone chips.They claim it is invisible when applied and guaranteed not to crack or discolour. I have checked and they do a kit for the Civic Invisible Patterns As many of you will agree, Civics are prone to stone chips! My car is 3 months old with 2500 miles on the clock and already I have a couple of them on the leading edge of the bonnet and bumper, so I would probably pay a couple of hundred quid to keep it looking like it is now before it's too late. Have any of you guys had any experience with this product or any others like it??......And would you recommend it

6th June 2008, 19:19	#3 (permalink)
Rednelly Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd March 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Thanks FWH. That seems to cover it nicely.

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angie4m Naughty but nice Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 25 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	I believe you can wax over it as thats whats recommended so that you can't see or reduce the visable like where the film is applied especially when it doesn't cover a whole section. Last edited by angie4m; 7th June 2008 at 07:53.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	A search for Venture Shield turns up a number of hits including: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...uch-worth.html Anyone tried ventursheild or similar products? http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cleanin...10-merged.html Looks like a few have at least been thinking about it. Would be good to get a real long-term review. There is also this in the Wiki: Stop the Chips (front area of car) - Civinfo Wiki Hope some of this helps.

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psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 475 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	angie now thats interesting! Having just payed for 221 quid for a bonnet respray, i might look into this so i dont have to do it again...

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angie4m Naughty but nice Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 25 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry to burst your bubble but this is the kit that has been used by most companies that provide this for a good year or so. Some companies even offer to do the back wheel arches and sills.

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Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Kingston upon Hull (Red & White side), East Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts iTrader: (0)	The idea is that you don't , itv defeats the object , just wash it with the shampoo supplied and dry off