Hello,

 

Newbie here with a Mk3 1.4 Tsi!

I have been reading up all the useful info on this forum for the past few weeks, but I hope someone can help with a simple query?

 

I already have a Whispbar (through bar) roof bar which was used on a Mondeo estate, and I just ordered a new fitting kit compatible for the MK3 Octavia hatchback. As the hatchback doesn't have any roof rails, I notice the fitting kit clamps around the roofline just above the door. Maybe I am showing my OCD side of my personality, but does anyone stick down protector clear tapes (e.g. 3M helicopter tapes) to protect the paintwork at the clamp contact points? Or I am fussing over nothing?

 

Thanks

Tom

Welcome.

Well worth the extra protection because you will be so annoyed when you remove the bars and there is damage.

The extra protection will not make things any worse or cause more than can happen.