Protective clear film looks yellowish
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Protective clear film looks yellowish
Hey guys,
Anyone out there have any idea how I can make my hood clear plastic film look newer.
I had to have my front bumper repainted after a piece of shreded tire damaged it last summer. A new clear protective film was installed and looks great. To great.....because now you can see the defference between the new bumber film and the old hood film.
I tried some sprays with no luck. I'm about to try some rubbing compound next but not to sure if thats a very good idea.
Any and all inputs any of you all might have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and Happy Holiday to you all
Anyone out there have any idea how I can make my hood clear plastic film look newer.
I had to have my front bumper repainted after a piece of shreded tire damaged it last summer. A new clear protective film was installed and looks great. To great.....because now you can see the defference between the new bumber film and the old hood film.
I tried some sprays with no luck. I'm about to try some rubbing compound next but not to sure if thats a very good idea.
Any and all inputs any of you all might have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and Happy Holiday to you all
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The old film is affected by the weather conditions and UV radiation, thus the yellowing .
I'm afraid that the only thing you can do is getting a new film for your hood.
DO NOT try polishing compound on the film. It may do things even worse !
I'm afraid that the only thing you can do is getting a new film for your hood.
DO NOT try polishing compound on the film. It may do things even worse !
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I purchase the vehicle new in 08. It came with the clear bra from the dealer.
I gone ahead and use POLISHING COMPOUND today. It did not do any kind of damage whats so ever. But, it also did not help much. Yes......it looks better....but one can still see a slight defference.
After a glass of scotch and soda it looks HELA good. LOL Thanks again guys.
I gone ahead and use POLISHING COMPOUND today. It did not do any kind of damage whats so ever. But, it also did not help much. Yes......it looks better....but one can still see a slight defference.
After a glass of scotch and soda it looks HELA good. LOL Thanks again guys.
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looks like you'll have to get it re-done ... I got mine done from a place that is a certified 3m installer it's the best stuff around I did my research ... check 3m's website and see who you can go to, they have listings by location
check this link for examples from where mine was done ...
http://www.detailingdynamics.com/paint-protection-film
step 2
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...otection/Film/
check this link for examples from where mine was done ...
http://www.detailingdynamics.com/paint-protection-film
step 2
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...otection/Film/
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Originally Posted by 3M
3M warrants that applied
Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film will be free of defects in materials and
manufacture - including yellowing, bubbling, or cracking - for five (5) years
from date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by
misuse, accident, misapplication, or ordinary wear, nor does it apply to dents
caused by physical impact of rocks or road debris. The warranty is provided
only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. If there is a breach of
this warranty, then 3M will have an installer remove the old film and apply
new Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film.
Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film will be free of defects in materials and
manufacture - including yellowing, bubbling, or cracking - for five (5) years
from date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by
misuse, accident, misapplication, or ordinary wear, nor does it apply to dents
caused by physical impact of rocks or road debris. The warranty is provided
only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. If there is a breach of
this warranty, then 3M will have an installer remove the old film and apply
new Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film.
Jeff
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