So many products out there. Ofcousre the Lexus dealer tried to sell me some thing for $500 with a paint warranty of some sort

I have a white '09 LS. What have you guys used? Have you used 3M or some other film? Or do you just simply put some good wax on it (or have some professional do it.)

I really want to work hard at protecting the paint on my '09 so all suggestions and advice would be very much appreciated

 

wax is to maintain the paint and shine, but it won't save you from rock chips

on all the cars i won, i have clear bra on them. i use venture tape and i do full hood protection coz' i don't like the line across the hood

for wax, i mostly use zaino

 

Venture tape???

 

3M Clear bra that covers my entire front bumper, mirrors and and half of my hood

 

ya, I would do the whole hood too. The demarkation line would drive me nuts. I have a local guy who has been doing 3M for many many years. I'll have to stop by and see what he charges for the hood. Is Clear Bra just a similar product to 3M?

 

I have a guy in Boca who has been doing 3M for many years. He did my corvette. Where are you in South Fl?

 

a brand of clear bra. much less orange peel effect than 3m

 

Do also consider the areas directly behind all four tires along with the rocker panels. These areas see some high wear over time.

 

Premier, who do you recommend here in PITTSBURGH?

 

I never heard of venture tape. Also, doesnt 3M guarantee their product if it orange peels?

 

their films have orange peel as is already compared to venture tape

 

I have 3M on my front end (half hood), bumper, mirrors, headlights including fogs. I have been using the Zaino system for years. I find it yields the best results for shine and durability. I too use the shop up in Boca for all my cars.

 

I am in Parkland. Pepe at Autoshield did mine. He is the Best!!!

 

Regularly use a high quality polish. I prefer Zaino Z-2.

 

I know pepe. He is real good. He did the rockers on my '99 RED corvette. I really should claybar the vette ca and have him do my hood.

If I choose 3M I will have him do it.