John Rodgers wrote:

> Well, what caught my attention is that the 3M company makes a tough,
> clear plastic laminate that racers are applying over the decals and the
> fronts of the race vehicles. This material protects the paint, doesn't
> chip...it has the ability to absorb some impact force. It has UV
> rejection qualities and protects the paint from oxidation and fading. It
> is applied just like you would apply window tint.

Almost like the small plastic gravel guards found on rear fenders, on
Syncros at least. I's a good idea. I've seen it here at the dealers, not for
covering up the front end, but VW sell pieces to put on the rear bumpers of
Golf wagons, Passat wagons and Eurovans, so the bumper wont be scratched. As
you may know, the bumper on these cars form an "extension" of the cargo
floor, to ease loading.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i