Mek Armor

I'd actually consider something like that if it last indefinitely. That seems a little steep but for some not to have pinstripping, it would be worth it.
Also, I'm sure you should have your Bronco clean before putting something like that on or you would receive scratches every time you took it on and off.

Nice to have options for those who want it..

I look at pinstriping as a fact of life that's gonna happen if you offroad in overgrown tight spaces. I get it though, people want to try and avoid them but to me, they are just trail badges..

Think my entire Bronco is pinstriped, including the wheels..

Yes, I wash the car before putting them on, and wash the car before peel them off for storage. however these gel backing can't less forever, especially the small pieces, once got mud and dirt on it, will start losing grip. the big pieces is ok, they have much bigger surface to grip on. For my advise, they should be on for the whole entire season. putting them on and off for short term use will kill them faster.

I really wish they are magnet backing, but some of the body panels are alum. thats the reason Mek change to use the gel. I don't think is a good solution.

The places I go many of them have narrow trails. I already PPF all fenders, I may PPF all door as well once these Mek are done. or someone comes up with something new.

raqball

Nice to have options for those who want it..

I look at pinstriping as a fact of life that's gonna happen if you offroad in overgrown tight spaces. I get it though, people want to try and avoid them but to me, they are just trail badges..

Think my entire Bronco is pinstriped, including the wheels..

oh, my beauty rings are all busted for the rock trails lol

I'm on my 2nd year of use. My experience:

1) The adhesive-gel backing is very strong. Pulling it off the plastic delivery/storage backing is serious work. Although Monika's demonstration video is helpful, she's done it dozens of times, we haven't.
1-A) Monika is customer-service, and very help on the phone. But she might not return your call for a day or two.
2) It's a four-hand install. You start the positioning, think you've got it right, then find you're off a half-inch at the finish point. Now you have to yank it off, start over--you need the extra 2 hands to keep the material from folding back and sticking where it's not supposed to stick.
2-A) the design covers the entire truck as an aesthetic whole: in my case, the topo lines of piece "A" meet piece "B" perfectly.
3) Like any install, you'll get better after a few pieces.
4) I put mine on a week before I go off-road, and leave it on for the "season," then take it off before winter. Cold and snow weaken the adhesive (Look at my bottom door panel, image, below.)
5) the adhesive can be refreshed surprisingly well by rinsing under cold, running water. But it must air-dry completely.
6) Don't discard the plastic packing--you'll need it to store for next use.
7) It is darned tough! I go through heavy overgrowth with complete confidence and protection. In New England, forest growth can be dense on trails.
8) I get compliments. I have the topo(graphic) design (not sure it's still available), darker gray over my carbonized gray. Just yesterday, a very serious Jeepster said, "That's the best-looking Bronco I've ever seen."
9) Even so, it does sustain minor damage and pinstripes. Very minor. That's its job, right? I am not averse to sticking a bit of matching duct tape over small rips here and there, you hardly notice. I recommend the hood protection--extra. (Which is a good first-pieces to apply for learning.)
10) if you expect to go through heavy brush, get the Ford Performance corner armor pieces. There's unprotected paint there. I had to trim just a little MEKMagnet off.
11) If your goal is good looks, get a wrap. (People first confuse it for a wrap.) You know they have a design called "Ugly Sweater?" Plus woods, American flag-based designs, etc. But I love my topo!

The bottom sections started falling off around the time I took this picture last December. After a talk with Monika, I learned it's not a wintertime product, took it off and stored it. I later learned that a cold-water rinse restores the adhesive. As I said above, it gets rejuvenated and so far, so good, 2nd season of use. If I get two more years' protection, I'll be happy. I think I'll get more, though. Just understand you don't put it on for just a weekend's wheeling.

pk9394

First, the armor is not flex magnet, they are some type of gel backing. but they are thick, about 2.5 to 3mm thick. And they don't less forever. I have them on for 2nd time I think I can only get 4-5 time for the large pieces, and the small pieces start losing grip. I do not leave them on all the time, I think I should leave them on for the whole season. I put them on when I know I heading to narrow trails. It does protect my paint very well. The first time I use it and I already add deep pinstripes on it.

Your flares look clean. Do you take them off when you're off road, or have you some type of protection over them? Or are you just lucky? I have the OEM flares on my Badlands, and they're looking a bit experience, which doesn't bother me. They can be replaced, but a new paint job is another matter entirely.

pk9394

In case you guys are looking for it. here you go!
Mek (Monica) told me I am the first one got this armor for the Bronco Raptor. I receive this armor at May 2024, so some of the fitment still needs to be adjust, and should be done by now.

First, the armor is not flex magnet, they are some type of gel backing. but they are thick, about 2.5 to 3mm thick. And they don't less forever. I have them on for 2nd time I think I can only get 4-5 time for the large pieces, and the small pieces start losing grip. I do not leave them on all the time, I think I should leave them on for the whole season. I put them on when I know I heading to narrow trails. It does protect my paint very well. The first time I use it and I already add deep pinstripes on it.

Does it worth it? For a custom design it cost nearly $900 with tax and shipping. with stock design is is about $750+. you have to do math yourself.

Your Bronco looks awesome!

Monica at Mek just email me, Great customer service 👍

Hey Joey!I came across your post on Bronco Nation, did you know you can wash the Armor? any section that loses stickiness you can rinse with warm water and let air dry to reactivate. the smaller panels might need a little soap to dislodge any fingerprints and oils affecting the stickiness. Simply place the panel in the sink and run under water, once its wet, apply a little mild soap and rub out anything stuck to the panel with your fingers. Let the panel air dry and you're good to go for reinstallation! we have some great videos to check out on our YouTube and website as well. Any more help don't hesitate to reach out!

MonikaTeam MEK

at AOAA Pennsylvania, this is a blue trail and is so narrow only few inch on each side and have to climb at 25 degree up hill under wet rocks and mud. you can see all these mud and small rocks kick up on to the door panel. Thanks to the armor to protect all the paint.

BostonBadlands

Your flares look clean. Do you take them off when you're off road, or have you some type of protection over them? Or are you just lucky? I have the OEM flares on my Badlands, and they're looking a bit experience, which doesn't bother me. They can be replaced, but a new paint job is another matter entirely.

they are wrapped with clear PPF

pk9394

Monica at Mek just email me, Great customer service 👍

Hey Joey!I came across your post on Bronco Nation, did you know you can wash the Armor? any section that loses stickiness you can rinse with warm water and let air dry to reactivate. the smaller panels might need a little soap to dislodge any fingerprints and oils affecting the stickiness. Simply place the panel in the sink and run under water, once its wet, apply a little mild soap and rub out anything stuck to the panel with your fingers. Let the panel air dry and you're good to go for reinstallation! we have some great videos to check out on our YouTube and website as well. Any more help don't hesitate to reach out!

MonikaTeam MEK

Hey--that's what I told you! But Monika is right. Careful rinsing does the job. Maybe use a kiddy pool and garden hose. Once you understand that it's not a "throw it on for this trip" product, it's fine. Jeeps and others have the advantage on us: their steel bodies allow you to apply the genuinely magnetic armor.

Something that needs to be emphasized when applying it: once you have your corner and leading edge lined up right, you need to move to the center of the panel and press that against the truck, then work up, down, and away evenly so you don't let bubbles develop. They're tough to work out.