Redd

That 3M stuff should be the same stuff their installers use. How it compares to anything else, I wouldn't know. The 3M stuff isn't intended to be a "scratch guard" so it should be simple for someone to build a more scratch-resistant material. (Simple.(G)

Of course the thicker plastic or stainless plates that stick to the bumper are really the way to go for protection if you're planning to slide heavy things in and out regularly. They'll stop tears from luggage feet & such, that a film wouldn't.

Moonlightblue

What I'm really looking for is something that is going to protect the paint when my wife backs the Q5 into something. I realize a film isn't going to protect the paint from a considerable impact, or even a deep gouge or scrape, but it may for the minor stuff.. I guess what I'm really looking for is a protecting film like the ones we've been discussing, for the top of the bumper, and something like this for the middle and lower part of the bumper: RP-46 46" Rear Bumper Guard - Products

Redd

That's basically a piece of body side molding, contoured at both ends instead of being cut from a roll. Probably the best way to protect the bumper from being bumped. Or you could look into 2" wide body side molding and ends caps, or trimming it as you prefer.

DennisMitchell

Ebay has many items to choose from.

audi q5 bumper in Mouldings & Trim | eBay

Moonlightblue

Yeh, in terms of a product that would be protecting the top of the bumper (and lip): I had already reviewed all of those on eBay, I've just been afraid that the automatic rear gate closing won't work with those. Someone with a 14' Q5 (same as mine) complained of just this happening when he purchased one off of Amazon (see the "questions" section here):

raj99

I installed something similar, but IMHO better looking than the Amazon listing and it closes and opens with no issues whatsoever. Here's what it looks like:

Moonlightblue

That looks great, but maybe not quite as good on my brilliant black. did you purchase it online? if so, can you send me the link? thanks.

raj99

I actually purchased it from a fellow on Craigslist, but have seen similar ones on eBay for sale. It looks great on the white Q5, but not sure it will look as good on black.

HotRodW

That link didn't work? I'll try again.

Bumper paint protector - Rearguards by RGM - Q5 Audi

It's now available in silver, brushed alloy and carbon fiber, too. I like the black fine, but I would have like to have seen the brushed alloy option.

Moonlightblue

Thanks HotRodW, just ordered one up. Their customer service was very helpful over the phone.