Ventureshield

12-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good online vendor for Ventureshield (the protective film kits that prevent stone chips & scratches).

There seem to be a few out there, seems like just about anyone can sign up to flog it

Recommendations appreciated.

13-04-2009, 06:30 AM

I used sales@invisiblepatterns.co.uk - Got the kit without problem, fit is fine, but I guess they all use the same templates, so doubt that there's much difference.

Good stuff IMO

Nonnie · 13-04-2009, 08:25 AM

I'll update this later Cupcake, once I've had a look through some paperwork to find out. The guy came out to us and prepared the bikes and you'd never know it was on there.

You having the bike done? IOr the car?

13-04-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonnie

You having the bike done? Or the car?

Thanks Nonnie, though I'll probably go with the less expensive option of fitting it myself.

btw, it'll be for my /cough! new bike.

yellowfever · 13-04-2009, 09:59 AM

Nonnie, I'd be interested in who you used to get it fitted if you can remember/find reciept - how much does it cost? Plus does anyone know if this stuff the same as the stuff I've seen advertised as 'rhino protect'? Saw some at a bike show couple of years back and looked impressive - virtually invisible on the bike and pretty tough....

Sort of been on the list as something to think about getting for ages, but never got round to it/properly looked into it....

Nonnie · 13-04-2009, 10:18 AM

OK but I just have to go hunt Easter eggs. Then I'll find the stuff and I want to hear all about this new bike Cupcake. New bike?!

singletrack · 13-04-2009, 10:57 AM

I used invisible patterns too and fitted it myself. Fairly straighforward and almost invisible when it is done.

13-04-2009, 03:18 PM

Thanks for the info, all.

Invisible Patterns are asking £90 for the kit I need, so I'm going to try Bodyguard UK, who are asking £55.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonnie

New bike?!

I've stumped up for an 1100S, which I hope to be picking up in a couple of weeks

I hope this one will be a 'keeper', so I'm going to slap some VentureShield on it.

Nonnie · 13-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Producing and fitting Ventureshield to my bike was £99.99

Done by Signline on 01379 677699

www.signsandprinting.co.uk

I'm assuming it will be much cheaper to fit yourself.

You're very fickle Nigel, aren't you? It seems like only yesterday you stood proudly astride your new steed!

13-04-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonnie

Producing and fitting Ventureshield to my bike was £99.99

Done by Signline on 01379 677699

www.signsandprinting.co.uk

I'm assuming it will be much cheaper to fit yourself.

Thanks for the info, that's much less than I'd expected.

Quote:

You're very fickle Nigel, aren't you? It seems like only yesterday you stood proudly astride your new steed!

I guess so

Problem is, I liked it too much and want a bigger fix

Anyway, iirc, it was you that was proudly astride my bike... I was just a bystander

Nonnie · 13-04-2009, 08:49 PM

I wish....just once.....I would look photogenic...just once.........

That was a lovely day, quiche in the garden and all that.

I really rate the Ventureshield for what it's worth, can't see it and has done its job.

Mmmmmm new bikes...

14-04-2009, 10:01 PM

That is a great picture, and it was a great day, my first full day with my 696.

15-04-2009, 07:35 AM

Noted the tank kits are the same price - does the full kit have the same number of pieces?

yellowfever · 15-04-2009, 12:48 PM

Thanks for the info! Sounds well worth it for the money....

19-04-2009, 10:34 AM

Just to complete this, I ended up ordering a pattern online from www.bodyguarduk.com.

It cost £55 for the full kit, I got a e-mail saying it had been dispatched the first working day after the bank holiday, and it arrived a couple of days later.

It seems these companies have access to all the templates online, and use a cutter to etch the template into rolls of the plastic sheeting, as such it was not a problem to get a template for a relatively new model. Impressive.

All seems to be in order.

Next step will be to apply it... (though I need to get the bike first)

12-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#1
Snips Guest Posts: n/a	Ventureshield Hi, Can anyone recommend a good online vendor for Ventureshield (the protective film kits that prevent stone chips & scratches). There seem to be a few out there, seems like just about anyone can sign up to flog it Recommendations appreciated.

13-04-2009, 08:25 AM	#3
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	I'll update this later Cupcake, once I've had a look through some paperwork to find out. The guy came out to us and prepared the bikes and you'd never know it was on there. You having the bike done? IOr the car? __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

13-04-2009, 10:18 AM	#6
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	OK but I just have to go hunt Easter eggs. Then I'll find the stuff and I want to hear all about this new bike Cupcake. New bike?! __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

13-04-2009, 10:57 AM	#7
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	I used invisible patterns too and fitted it myself. Fairly straighforward and almost invisible when it is done. __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

13-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#9
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Producing and fitting Ventureshield to my bike was £99.99 Done by Signline on 01379 677699 www.signsandprinting.co.uk I'm assuming it will be much cheaper to fit yourself. You're very fickle Nigel, aren't you? It seems like only yesterday you stood proudly astride your new steed! __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

13-04-2009, 06:30 AM	#2
barbican Guest Posts: n/a	I used sales@invisiblepatterns.co.uk - Got the kit without problem, fit is fine, but I guess they all use the same templates, so doubt that there's much difference. Good stuff IMO

13-04-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
yellowfever Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 173	Nonnie, I'd be interested in who you used to get it fitted if you can remember/find reciept - how much does it cost? Plus does anyone know if this stuff the same as the stuff I've seen advertised as 'rhino protect'? Saw some at a bike show couple of years back and looked impressive - virtually invisible on the bike and pretty tough.... Sort of been on the list as something to think about getting for ages, but never got round to it/properly looked into it....

13-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#11
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	I wish....just once.....I would look photogenic...just once......... That was a lovely day, quiche in the garden and all that. I really rate the Ventureshield for what it's worth, can't see it and has done its job. Mmmmmm new bikes... __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

14-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#12
Snips Guest Posts: n/a	That is a great picture, and it was a great day, my first full day with my 696.

15-04-2009, 07:35 AM	#13
barbican Guest Posts: n/a	Noted the tank kits are the same price - does the full kit have the same number of pieces?

15-04-2009, 12:48 PM	#14
yellowfever Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 173	Thanks for the info! Sounds well worth it for the money....

19-04-2009, 10:34 AM	#15
Snips Guest Posts: n/a	Just to complete this, I ended up ordering a pattern online from www.bodyguarduk.com. It cost £55 for the full kit, I got a e-mail saying it had been dispatched the first working day after the bank holiday, and it arrived a couple of days later. It seems these companies have access to all the templates online, and use a cutter to etch the template into rolls of the plastic sheeting, as such it was not a problem to get a template for a relatively new model. Impressive. All seems to be in order. Next step will be to apply it... (though I need to get the bike first)