How about this?http://www.boot-buddy.com/bumper-protector.asp

Edited 4 May, 201016 yr by RedDog

How about this?http://www.boot-buddy.com/bumper-protector.asp

Have just ordered the bumper protector from this website (actually has the yeti listed on the website!). Will let you know if it's any good. Cost £23.99 with postage...

I installed the Skoda decorative-protective strip. I guess it is more decorative than protective. The finish is identical to what you have on the lower part of your bumper. I can guess that surface scratches can be removed with scratch removing polishing creams and wax.

I installed the Skoda decorative-protective strip. I guess it is more decorative than protective. The finish is identical to what you have on the lower part of your bumper. I can guess that surface scratches can be removed with scratch removing polishing creams and wax.

Thanks. Is it fixed with glue or screws?

Hmmmm. Interesting question.

The strip has already 2 sided mounting tape installed.

Theoretically, the instructions provided with the strip prompt to use:

A special solvent to clean the area of the bumper.

A special primer-activator to prime the area.

A special glue/cement (the type used with a gun like the one used for silicon glue tubes etc.).

Specially designed stencils to help mount and mark the mounting area.

(all above with Skoda product codes and not included with the strip)

I asked the parts department in my dealership for availability and prices. I managed to get the primer and cement, but they were too expensive (almost 80 euros for both).

I also mounted this:

so I kind of evened the high cost.

The stencils and the solvent were not available and they were too expensive. I opted to prepare-clean the area with dishwashing liquid and de-ionized water. I also used masking tape to align the strip and aid in priming and mounting.

So, no screws, both tape and cement.

Edited 5 May, 201016 yr by Speedster

A special solvent to clean the area of the bumper.

A special primer-activator to prime the area.

A special glue/cement (the type used with a gun like the one used for silicon glue tubes etc.).

Specially designed stencils to help mount and mark the mounting area.

(all above with Skoda product codes and not included with the strip)

Hmmm. Sounds like a bit of a palava!

Well, I guess I could have used similar-compatible products but I opted for the expensive (through the dealer) recommended ones. Let me note that the cement is a Henkel product and the primer is a Betaprime (the exact names are given in the instructions). If you are lucky, you can get them from a specialized hardware shop at a far better price.

Well, I guess I could have used similar-compatible products but I opted for the expensive (through the dealer) recommended ones. Let me note that the cement is a Henkel product and the primer is a Betaprime (the exact names are given in the instructions). If you are lucky, you can get them from a specialized hardware shop at a far better price.

OK. Thanks for your help

OK. Thanks for your help

OOHHH so polite retro gal I think it's a bloke thing

here's my reply.... "Good God Speedster!! - what do you think we are DIYers"

Blimey!!! I needed a lie down just after reading the parts /bits needed!

Retro gal ... I'm with you with your boot buddy bumper protector...looks a doddle to put in and out the boot and the rubber bumper protector just attaches with velcro ...NOW that I can comprehend!!!

I was thinking that rubber would be better as not slippy for the woofey!! and that there must be something out there... and you and Red Dog have both gone and found it :yes:

best wishes

Lady Penelope :sun:

ps Red Dog - do you have a red setter by any chance??

Edited 5 May, 201016 yr by Lady Penelope

OOHHH so polite retro gal I think it's a bloke thing

here's my reply.... "Good God Speedster!! - what do you think we are DIYers"

Blimey!!! I needed a lie down just after reading the parts /bits needed!

Retro gal ... I'm with you with your boot buddy bumper protector...looks a doddle to put in and out the boot and the rubber bumper protector just attaches with velcro ...NOW that I can comprehend!!!

I was thinking that rubber would be better as not slippy for the woofey!! and that there must be something out there and you've gone and found it :yes:

best wishes

Lady Penelope :sun:

hmmm. Was a bit complicated! I think maybe Speedster is a flat pack wizard! I however, am not!

Yep - looks like a good product...Will let you know when it arrives :yes:

Well me Lady, I can’t argue with you.

Like I said in my first post, the strip is more decorative than protective.

I actually have a small doggy so when I have him in the Yeti, I use a special cover for the rear seats and 2 point doggy seatbelt straps (attached in the middle seat). One passenger can be accommodated easily in the back, two would not be too comfortable.

I think maybe Speedster is a flat pack wizard! I however, am not!

No... nor me

What do you think retro gal...I feel a poll coming on... To be or not to be a flat pack wizard Yeti owner that is the question!!!

I think maybe Speedster is a flat pack wizard!

I suppose I am...

I suppose I am...

Speedster- it's no bad thing... a very admirable trait very important to us "damsels in distress" :wonder:

You've done a great job with your decorative strip (on the car!) and I love the eyeliners!! ... what are they and where did you get them and how much were they and...?? anything I've forgotten?

If I get any...You can come round and do mine

Lady Penelope

ps I think that's enough of my waffle for now!

Speedster- it's no bad thing... a very admirable trait very important to us "damsels in distress" :wonder:

You've done a great job with your decorative strip (on the car!) and I love the eyeliners!! ... what are they and where did you get them and how much were they and...?? anything I've forgotten?

If I get any...You can come round and do mine

Lady Penelope

ps I think that's enough of my waffle for now!

You can find everything in the official Skoda Yeti accessories catalogue.

As for the mounting, I’d be glad to assist, but it is a long journey from Greece.

ps Red Dog - do you have a red setter by any chance??

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Actually, he's an Australian Cattle Dog.......speckled red!

... I’d be glad to assist, but it is a long journey from Greece.

aahhh...a bit of a long way to travel

BUT then again maybe you like you might want to emigrate??... judging by the problems / strikes over there?...not a good time :no:

...BUT then again, again!...that will be us soon enough... :S ... after tomorrow when the the boot gets stuck in by which ever party gets control and it least you've got the weather and the warm sea and the olives ...

How does Retsina go with Pimms?

How does Retsina go with Pimms?

I have never tried Pimms and I am not sure we can even get it here in Greece.

If it helps, Retsina mixes with Cola just fine.

Anyway, emigrating is an attractive option for me. Apart from the weather, I do not fancy too many aspects of the lifestyle here. I even look like a Brit. Me thinks I’d fit there just fine!

Sorry for resurecting an old thread, but thought it would be better than starting a new one.

Just enquired about a bumper protector from here and got the following reply, so i thouight I'd post it here

The Rearguard for the Yeti has just come on stream.

Black £44.09

Silver £52.86

+ £8.70 P&P

Prices inlclude VAT.

Best Regards

Chris Dash

TheCoverCompany – Order Line 01432 379 357www.thecovercompany.co.uk

Edited 6 March, 201214 yr by Big Rich

If you have a dog, I recommend a liner from hatchbag.co.uk with rear bumper flap.

I'm going in for one of these (option 2) next Friday but the problem I have is that our Springer is in the car before the boot is fully open, hence the possible need for a protector. Will see if she scratches the plastic, if she does one of these will be ordered.

I used one of these on my Roomster after the towhitch on my caravan attacked the bumper;

http://www.rearguards.co.uk/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=RBP528

Fred

I'm going in for one of these (option 2) next Friday but the problem I have is that our Springer is in the car before the boot is fully open, hence the possible need for a protector. Will see if she scratches the plastic, if she does one of these will be ordered.

Suggestion - train your dog.

This is the next item on the list of Training now that the Shooting Season is over, will have time to spend on Training. She's only 11 months old and LOVES going in the car.

She's learnt to flush and retrieve pheasants so she's learning well