Exterior paint protection
#1
Exterior paint protection
HI Guys,
Was wondering if anyone got the exterior paint protection film from the dealer.I think it is a dealer installed option to protect against stone chips etc. Not sure if it is 3M or other brand. Is this a better option or a clear bra?where did you purchase a clear bra and wouldn't it cause difference in paint color when taken off(due to light exposure on non-covered area vs covered area?)
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Was wondering if anyone got the exterior paint protection film from the dealer.I think it is a dealer installed option to protect against stone chips etc. Not sure if it is 3M or other brand. Is this a better option or a clear bra?where did you purchase a clear bra and wouldn't it cause difference in paint color when taken off(due to light exposure on non-covered area vs covered area?)
Tx
#3
I had it installed on my F by a third party vendor about 6 months ago. I went with a 3M film (Venture Tape I believe) and have been happy with the results. It has a UV inhibitor in the film which is supposed to keep the paint from fading and keep the paint protection film from yellowing. The film is very difficult to notice when the car is clean. It cost about $750 for my product and installation, but the peace of mind is worth it. Not having to worry about stone chips, bird droppings, dead bugs, etc... is priceless in my opinion. Here is the installer's website I used for reference (http://invincaman.com/default.htm). It has some decent info.
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I had Ventureshield installed by a shop here in town on my front bumper and have been very happy with it. I wish I would have done the full hood, but now it's too late. I was worried about how the film line would look with our angular hoods had I gone up the hood just a little ways, but if I ever repaint the hood I'm going to have the whole hood done then.
#5
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I had the paint protection film installed at the dealer. It was part of the deal. I'm not sure of the brand, but I know they used a third-party vendor in Little Rock. I believe they told me it was a $400 value. However, they only did the front of the hood and fenders. They did not do the front bumper. I didn't complain since it was no extra cost for me. Overall, I'm really glad I did it and will get it for future cars.
#7
Lexus Connoisseur
HI Guys,
Was wondering if anyone got the exterior paint protection film from the dealer.I think it is a dealer installed option to protect against stone chips etc. Not sure if it is 3M or other brand. Is this a better option or a clear bra?where did you purchase a clear bra and wouldn't it cause difference in paint color when taken off(due to light exposure on non-covered area vs covered area?)
Tx
Was wondering if anyone got the exterior paint protection film from the dealer.I think it is a dealer installed option to protect against stone chips etc. Not sure if it is 3M or other brand. Is this a better option or a clear bra?where did you purchase a clear bra and wouldn't it cause difference in paint color when taken off(due to light exposure on non-covered area vs covered area?)
Tx
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#8
Lexus Champion
Mine also has the dealer installed option (was actually performed by the Houston dealer and my local dealer traded a black F to get mine). Having seen the coverage (exactly as flip described), I would have passed on the dealer option and gone with something to better cover the hood as well as front bumper and polycarbonate headlight lenses.
But it's there so I'll just Zaino everything to a fare-thee-well.
Anyone have experience using clay bar on the film? Haven't had the opportunity (time/weather) to do the paint and am understandably curious what, if anything, will happen with the film.
But it's there so I'll just Zaino everything to a fare-thee-well.
Anyone have experience using clay bar on the film? Haven't had the opportunity (time/weather) to do the paint and am understandably curious what, if anything, will happen with the film.
#9
Lexus Connoisseur
Clay bar is basically a surface eraser. Nothing will happen to the film nor will it aid it. There's no need to clay bar the film unless you've accumulated tree sap or surface debris that cannot be removed by a regular soap wash. Otherwise, just use a specific plastic protectant like Plexus or similar on the clear bra.
#13
Lexus Connoisseur
#14
I had it installed on my F by a third party vendor about 6 months ago. I went with a 3M film (Venture Tape I believe) and have been happy with the results. It has a UV inhibitor in the film which is supposed to keep the paint from fading and keep the paint protection film from yellowing. The film is very difficult to notice when the car is clean. It cost about $750 for my product and installation, but the peace of mind is worth it. Not having to worry about stone chips, bird droppings, dead bugs, etc... is priceless in my opinion. Here is the installer's website I used for reference (http://invincaman.com/default.htm). It has some decent info.
When you do half the hood can you see a demarcation or feel a step?Must one use special waxes or polishes? Does it really work?
Thanks to everybody for their opinions and advice.