Originally Posted by BrianJ1888
but the rubber sleeve picks up grit that WILL mar the paint. the whole point is to have a "sacrificial layer" that will wear rather than the paint itself.
you can buy the 3m ClearBra stuff in bulk, but it's a little bit of a pain to install (goes on like window tint). the tape route is probably easiest.
It actually goes on quite easily. The trick is to put one drop of dishwashing soap in 8 oz. of water in one of those pump spray bottles. After cleaning up the area on your bike with some alcohol, spray the soap solution where you want to apply the clear film material. I also spray the sticky side of the clear film. It will slide around just fine. Once you get it into position, gently wipe it down with a soft towel, wiping any bubbles or creases out, and let it dry. That's all there is to it. I also like to use it where our bikes rest on the transporting rack.