My VentureShield installation
01-08-07, 08:23 PM
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My VentureShield installation
Going to post several pictures which show the before, during, and after results. Went with Ventureshield instead of 3M. Got it done at X-Pert Tint in Houston, Tx.
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01-08-07, 08:24 PM
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Another before pic (for comparison)
another angle
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01-08-07, 08:25 PM
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one last before pic
another angle
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01-08-07, 08:27 PM
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1st Step - Claybar
The gentleman is Sunny, the owner of X-Pert Tint. Does lots of work on exotics and other high end cars. An LS460 came in while I was there today!
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01-08-07, 08:29 PM
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Putting on the clear bra on the bumper
Getting the Ventureshield onto the bumper - 2 person task!
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01-08-07, 08:31 PM
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Now for the fun part...
Sunny has to align everything perfectly...
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01-08-07, 08:33 PM
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Lot's of adjusting
...and more
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01-08-07, 08:35 PM
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and then press it into place
using what looks like a small hand held squeegee...
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01-08-07, 08:36 PM
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starting to look better already!
you can see the middle part is almost done and has become almost invisible already!
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01-08-07, 08:39 PM
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Fast forward 30 minutes or so...
And here's what it looks like after the Ventureshield has been applied!
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01-08-07, 08:41 PM
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After Pic: closer view of the hood
close up of the hood - can't really tell from this angle, lighting, and distance!
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01-08-07, 08:43 PM
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After Pic: front view
view from the front - again, can't see the clear bra.
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01-08-07, 08:45 PM
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After Pic: A closer view
Another indoor shot from a different angle, still can't really see the installation!
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01-08-07, 08:47 PM
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After Pic: In the sun
Lots of glare (glad I waxed the car
), but no evidence of the Ventureshield from this angle!
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01-08-07, 08:49 PM
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After Pic: Another outdoor front closeup
Another frontal shot and from this angle it is really tough to see where the Ventureshield is installed
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01-08-07, 08:23 PM
My VentureShield installation
), but no evidence of the Ventureshield from this angle!