Scratch protection film

[Mikeyut3]

So I installed the Rugged Ridge Hinge on the tailgate and before I add the tire carrier and larger tire I am now thinking i should take off the bolts and put something in between the hinge plate and the tail gate (where it goes over the non-tire part - i.e. the giant "X"). It is pretty tight to the tailgate which is good and bad - bad in that I am concerned that even if it shifts or moves a tiny bit it will mar up the paint, then if i ever decide to switch to something else, the design is so specific that it will be entirely obvious exactly where this was!

Any ideas on what I could use...what came to mind for me was something like the below - but i dont know if its strong enough to do anything.

Maybe a SUPER thin rubber gasket but where would i get that?!

https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Paint-...=1&sprefix=scratch+protection+,aps,157&sr=8-6

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[Mikeyut3]

Maybe I do something like this....

https://www.amazon.com/Temperature-...,p_72:2661618011&rnid=2661617011&rps=1&sr=8-3

 

[IronScott]

Maybe I do something like this....

https://www.amazon.com/Temperature-Transparent-Silicone-Durometer-Thickness/dp/B07KTXZ2XN/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=silicone+rubber+sheet+adhesive&qid=1592096921&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011&rnid=2661617011&rps=1&sr=8-3

Any of the PPF type film would probably work. The clear helicopter tape is popular for protection. https://www.amazon.com/ISC-Racers-T...s=Helicopter+tape+clear&qid=1592188028&sr=8-3

 

[Mikeyut3]

Any of the PPF type film would probably work. The clear helicopter tape is popular for protection. https://www.amazon.com/ISC-Racers-T...s=Helicopter+tape+clear&qid=1592188028&sr=8-3

You think something that thin would protect in between tailgate and the reinforcement? Thx!!

 

[IronScott]

You think something that thin would protect in between tailgate and the reinforcement? Thx!!

Hard to say for sure. I know the helicopter tape is pretty thick and tough. You could also use thin foam with a self-adhesive or double-sided tape. Something like a weatherstrip.

 

[Mikeyut3]

Hard to say for sure. I know the helicopter tape is pretty thick and tough. You could also use thin foam with a self-adhesive or double-sided tape. Something like a weatherstrip.

Agree. Kind of a guessing game. Just trying to brainstorm what the options are...

 

[AZJeepGuy]

Why would you change it? Not going to wear out.

 

[jlcalifornia]

Have you looked at ppf film? There are cheapo brands online where you can buy a little bit. Since it will be hidden, it won't matter if it's quality film or not. Should be able to carefully cut it against that part, then install it.

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