12-06-2017, 05:52 PM
(11-26-2017, 07:09 PM)jtopiso_imp Wrote: I bought online some 3m protective poliurthane clear tape (3M 8671HS).
I will let you know how it works.
Finally I have decided to mount the engine guards directly without any foil or rubber protection. Paint on both the guards and the frame seem strong enough (I don't know if it is "kephos" or "powder coated", but looks very strong). Also, those who know the engineering behind a bolted joint will tell you that it's important for the bolt to be the most elastic part of the bolted assembly. If you clamp a flexible layer with a stiff bolt, sooner or later you will lose the preload, as there is no marging in the bolt to accomodate for the length change in the clamped assembly (rubber wears off/yields...). And a loose joint will cause fretting, thus corrosion and rust.
By the way: OEM engine guards in black look great. Like they belong there from the original design. Material, coating, welds... look great, and the "venting" holes requiered for the welding process are also positioned so they work as draining holes, so rain water won't cause rust from the inside.