.........had a few scratches along the rear bumper from where the previous owner had been a bit careless when loading the boot, so, had a go at polishing them out but had no success. Moved onto wet sanding, which gave the desired result. Then shock horror, I over did it on the edge (picture will explain) through to primer!!! arhhhh! Right, apart from a respray - which I was planning on anyway so no biggy - then I was thinking, my father-in-law has a 407 sw, and his has a protector across this vunerable area. After a bit of searching, all I could find was a really tacky number from Super Skoda, question is has anyone fitted something like this and if so where did they get it?

The only other opition I thought of was using some kind of vinyl graphic as a protector similar to that on the leading edge in front of the rear wheels.

Any advice would be appreciated, Lee.

Edited 19 September, 200916 yr by Pagey1255
Mr Grammar wasn't home.....

how about that carbon stuff that you can cut to any shape ?

I think the carbon fibre stuff looks a bit chavvy, but nice of you to reply, I was worrying that I had swine flu or something!!

you can buy a strip of ventureshield protective film for less that £20 including the post&packing. Not sure how this would compare to other types for protection but it looks neater than black plastic mouldings.

Here is a link that includes a video of how to apply it : Top of Rear Bumper Protection Film - Car Bumper Protection Film, VentureShield bumper scratch and scuff resistance.

http://new.skoda-auto.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Catalogue/NewOctavia/NewOctavia_Accessories_ENG.pdf

page 9 of the pdf under comfort and utility

2. Rear bumper cover foil

(KDX 610 001 for Octavia;

KDX 620 001 for Octavia Combi)

you can buy a strip of ventureshield protective film for less that £20 including the post&packing. Not sure how this would compare to other types for protection but it looks neater than black plastic mouldings.

Here is a link that includes a video of how to apply it : Top of Rear Bumper Protection Film - Car Bumper Protection Film, VentureShield bumper scratch and scuff resistance.

Perfect.......if it wasn't clear! :(

http://new.skoda-auto.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Catalogue/NewOctavia/NewOctavia_Accessories_ENG.pdf

page 9 of the pdf under comfort and utility

2. Rear bumper cover foil

(KDX 610 001 for Octavia;

KDX 620 001 for Octavia Combi)

Thanks for the link, but I already have a boot liner with a fold out protector, what I really need is like jzc008 suggests, but available in colours to permanently hid my **** up!!:(

I'm on the lookout for a new front bumper ( :( ) so get Ebay alerts for the word 'bumper'... anyways, just had an alert through with this 'bumper sill protector' thing on it... doesn't look too bad

SKODA OCTAVIA vRS 4 DOOR REAR BUMPER BAR PROTECTOR NEW on eBay (end time 19-Oct-09 22:17:02 BST)

I'm on the lookout for a new front bumper ( :( ) so get Ebay alerts for the word 'bumper'... anyways, just had an alert through with this 'bumper sill protector' thing on it... doesn't look too bad

SKODA OCTAVIA vRS 4 DOOR REAR BUMPER BAR PROTECTOR NEW on eBay (end time 19-Oct-09 22:17:02 BST)

I agree, not bad, if I can find it for the estate, I could get it painted rather than the whole bumper, cheers.

I've just fitted one of these as despite the car having 500 miles on it, I'm using it as a pickup truck while I do a house renovation so it seemed sensible!!

SKODA OCTAVIA REAR BUMPER BAR PROTECTOR on eBay (end time 07-Oct-09 11:44:45 BST)

Fitting took all of 3 minutes - wipe the bumper with an alcohol wipe, remove sticky pad protectors and press into place. Job done and looks factory fit. I reckon this is the best £35 you can spend.