How to low key reinforce BOV?

[Rooster0311]

Hey folks- new to the team, but not to the game. I was looking for advice how to reinforce my BOV windows with a fence type from the interior, to reduce the look of being protected. Any suggestions as to how I can bolt thru the plastic trim securely enough? ('03 Suburban)

 

[jontte]

you could try those clear plastic films,that are meant for windows in general,to make it difficult for burglars.
Silent Bob posted a thread of them,if I remeber correctly.

http://www.cjbuffer.com/

 

[Silent Earth]

Hey folks- new to the team, but not to the game. I was looking for advice how to reinforce my BOV windows with a fence type from the interior, to reduce the look of being protected. Any suggestions as to how I can bolt thru the plastic trim securely enough? ('03 Suburban)

Dont bother its only going to attract attention to your vehicle and more likely make things harder for you. Think Gray man making your vehicle look as bland, boring, uninteresting as possible BUT CAPABLE. If the OPFOR are trying to smash your windows you have already F**ked up big style. I would use clear laminating film on the front doors and dark grey laminating film on the rear doors and back glass, Then you could affix mesh to the inside of the rear windows.

The best BOVs are generally CAPABLE vehicles ( long range, ground clearance, extra fuel, HD commercial tyres, puncture repair foam in tyres. Extra switches to disable lights, carry spares belts, bulbs, fuses, relays, filters, tyres, sump guard, extra mounting rubbers on the exhaust etc) .

I believe the best option for BOVs is to make them sensibly as CAPABLE as possible, but do NOTHING to them to attract attention to them by hanging racks, bull bars ( unless black) carriers, spot lights (just fit high quality after market HL bulbs and LED stop/ tail/ flasher bulbs) etc

When TSHTF millions of hungry eyes looking for wheels because they have no preps of their own.

 

[user 6493]

if you are like me and all that matters is the car/truck is in good running order,buy something older that is not to beat up make sure the tranny and the engine are good,keep the appearance bland and the interior a little trashy,people look at these old vehicles and think junker and walk on by,,,and don't lock your doors,if the doors are locked someone may think it is worth breaking into

 

[user 6493]

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both these trucks are to nice if you are trying not to be noticed

 

[user 6493]

something along these lines