Magnetic Shields

[HummerNewbie]

I am looking into buying a roll of the magnetic material they use for signs on vehicles. I have found a great deal on a roll that should more than cover every place I want to but have a few questions.

First, I can only find this material with a white face. Has anyone ever found any that is black on both sides? If is comes down to it, could I paint the white or something like that and would it stay on this flexible material.

Second, what mil thickness should I go with. Basically I am looking to protect against scratches from brush and branches. I am not going to go where I have something thick rubbing down the side of the vehicle so I would think the magnetic material doesn't have to be that thick.

Any input would be appreciated.

[HummerNewbie]

I am looking into buying a roll of the magnetic material they use for signs on vehicles. I have found a great deal on a roll that should more than cover every place I want to but have a few questions.

First, I can only find this material with a white face. Has anyone ever found any that is black on both sides? If is comes down to it, could I paint the white or something like that and would it stay on this flexible material.

Second, what mil thickness should I go with. Basically I am looking to protect against scratches from brush and branches. I am not going to go where I have something thick rubbing down the side of the vehicle so I would think the magnetic material doesn't have to be that thick.

Any input would be appreciated.

[CampMaster]

Soooo basically you're looking for an H3 condom?!?!?

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CampMaster:
Soooo basically you're looking for an H3 condom?!?!? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Pretty much http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[The Green Lantern]

tried it and they are pretty heavy, I had white but spray painted it to black.

[HummerNewbie]

You don't sound too happy with how they came out or worked. If the spay paint stays on I would either spray them black or try to find something close to Slate blue.

[KenP]

Thin. They really don't have to be very thick. You'll need to tape the leading edges to hold them on. Wind and branches can sneak up under them.

[HummerNewbie]

Cool thanks. Going to try to get some made before Tellico http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Thinking painters tape for the fenders.

[ETD]

A few weeks ago I came across a site that sells camo and upland printed magnetic shields for the H2's (pre-cut to dress the whole vehicle. I was hoping that they would come out with same for H3's. Anyone else know about this?

[h2co-pilot]

The elcova store has the H2 shields as well as Trailduty. I looked at the manufacturers site and I did not see any for the H3 yet. I am sure that they are working on the H3 shields and they will be available here or at Trailduty when they are produced.



Newbie,

I searched a little for magnet sheets-

This company has color options-

http://www.magnetking.com/#regularmagnet

It says cut to anysize on the home page so you may be able to special order something to the length you would need. I don't have the capacity to try too figure that stuff out - that is a man/math thing.

The medium thickness (0.030") is like a car sign magnet- which is as thick or thicker than the shields I believe. So you can get nerdy and use that as a reference to figure the thickness.

[HummerNewbie]

Very cool, thanks CP. They are even right here in FL.

Hey, I could get the Dry Erase version and we could write notes on them http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:

Hey, I could get the Dry Erase version and we could write notes on them http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah, let's go that route. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:

Hey, I could get the Dry Erase version and we could write notes on them http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah, let's go that route. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey, what are you doing in here? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[h2co-pilot]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Very cool, thanks CP. They are even right here in FL.

Hey, I could get the Dry Erase version and we could write notes on them http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We could sign it like a cast or a missle. Lets use permanent markers and put the names of own3d trails on them.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Alan06SUT]

nice grammar with the proper spelling of "cum" given the context.

[Grandman]

Im not sure just what your talking about , but magnetic ?

We put some magentic signs on a new dodge truck , it cuased a weird reaction with the clear coat over the paint . When the signs were taken off you could see right where they had been .

[Steve - SanJose]

H3 condoms and shrinkwrap. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I understand mudflaps on Hummers. And I understand the stuff people do to protect high value exotic sports cars. But Hummers owned by many that do a bit of offroading? And most H3's are used as daily drivers, not as garage queens. Use it and enjoy for sure.

S.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Very cool, thanks CP. They are even right here in FL.

Hey, I could get the Dry Erase version and we could write notes on them http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We could sign it like a cast or a missle. Lets use permanent markers and put the names of own3d trails on them.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like that idea http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Grandman:
Im not sure just what your talking about , but magnetic ?

We put some magentic signs on a new dodge truck , it cuased a weird reaction with the clear coat over the paint . When the signs were taken off you could see right where they had been . </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sounds like there must have been something else that caused this. They have been using this material for vehicle signs like that for many years.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Make sure it has a little air pocket at the front to collect anything that might cum out the hood. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL...good thinking. I will make sure and do that http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif