Rear bumper/boot lip protection

[markh]

I'm looking to protect the rear bumper / boot lip of my new Cupra Leon ST, as I have a large dog that travels in my boot and I don't want him scratching my new paintwork as he jumps in and out.

Has anyone used one of these from RGM?

If so, what do you think of it?

I've looked at this but being clear I know it will look horrible if there are any air bubbles under it.

Any other suggestions for protecting it?

 

[SRGTD]

Depending on the thickness of the bumper protector, there might be a risk of it rubbing the paint off the bottom edge of the tailgate when opening / closing the tailgate.

A cheaper or no cost option would be to carry a blanket (or similar) and cover the bumper when your dog gets in and out of the car. Alternatively, you could consider a dog friendly boot liner with a fold out flap - similar to the product at the link below; that would protect your bumper when the dog gets in / out and would also keep your boot clean of muddy dog paw prints and dog hair.

The one at the link is a universal, ‘one size fits all‘ boot liner, but if you do an internet search, you’ll find companies that sell this type of boot liner for specific makes / models of vehicle. Prices vary too, so worth doing some research if you decide to go for one of these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SIVEIS-Protector-Universal-Waterproof-Protection/dp/B08ZHRXHQZ/ref=asc_df_B08ZHRXHQZ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534732308385&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17103080251555734571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044862&hvtargid=pla-1394696528116&psc=1&mcid=a918cfce9e8f3c36a7d29d8517e62f08

 

[markh]

Depending on the thickness of the bumper protector, there might be a risk of it rubbing the paint off the bottom edge of the tailgate when opening / closing the tailgate.

A cheaper or no cost option would be to carry a blanket (or similar) and cover the bumper when your dog gets in and out of the car. Alternatively, you could consider a dog friendly boot liner with a fold out flap - similar to the product at the link below; that would protect your bumper when the dog gets in / out and would also keep your boot clean of muddy dog paw prints and dog hair.

The one at the link is a universal, ‘one size fits all‘ boot liner, but if you do an internet search, you’ll find companies that sell this type of boot liner for specific makes / models of vehicle. Prices vary too, so worth doing some research if you decide to go for one of these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SIVEIS-Protector-Universal-Waterproof-Protection/dp/B08ZHRXHQZ/ref=asc_df_B08ZHRXHQZ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534732308385&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17103080251555734571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044862&hvtargid=pla-1394696528116&psc=1&mcid=a918cfce9e8f3c36a7d29d8517e62f08

Thanks.

I've got a boot liner with a fold out flap, but he caught the flap with his foot once and now tries to get in to the side of it.

I've only had the car for 4 weeks, so I'm still very protective of it.

 

[BoomerBoom]

I used clear vinyl wrap to cover the inside lip and edge of the bumper, as I had a roll of it from refurbing my daughter's headlights. It's invisible but will just peel off, so you won't even notice it's there.

 

[Cupra306Form]

I've had those RGM covers on several other cars, they work well and protect everything. They did clear the rear hatch on an Astra, a Saab and a Ford.

They dont make one for the Formentor (yet) so I'm going to go the clear Fablon route - at £5 a roll got to be worth a go. No dog, just a bit clumsy loading and unloading tools and camping stuff now and again.

 

[fstok]

I am also looking at such protection and also found this: Lackschutzshop - Protection foil for Seat Leon IV ST Combi (type KL from 2020( You can read (/translate the reviews and see picture of the results. One person had scratches caused by the spatula. I would use with some thin cloth wrapped around it. Another person damaged its car when removing the foil.

 

[adrianator]

Check out these, they are sturdy and come in black and matte silver:

Cupra Accessories

Cupra. Weiterlesen

shop.je-design.de

 

[Richiepoos]

Check out these, they are sturdy and come in black and matte silver:

Cupra Accessories

Cupra. Weiterlesen

shop.je-design.de

I'll need to take off whatever I put on as it's a lease car - does anyone have any experience of taking these off? Will it undo all the protection by ripping off a layer of paint?