toxic

No how, no way, no day am I "glueing" via some kind of adhesive, anything to my doors. I have yet to see any type of peel-n-stick that doesn't do something bad.

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mandyfig

So you are saying, been there and done that and it sucks?

SteadyEddy

iTrader: (1)

Mines been on since 07 and still looks good. It might be bad if it comes off, but then again it isn't supposed to come off. And if it does, I'll clean it up and put it back on.

toxic

That's my point, as long as they stay on you are good to go. It's when they come off there's a problem. My first red flag is stripping all of the paint protection away with alcohol, then using an adhesive on the unprotected paint. Creates a great bond but I have nightmares of catching an edge on a coat or something and pulling the guard along with the paint right off because of that great bond. Not to mention in the Florida sun the chance of the "clear" plastic fading or oxidizing and turning to that lovely yellow smoke color. Finally, if you do take it off dealing with any adhesive might just be problematic depending on if it stayed "gooey" or turned to rock hard cement like the cheaper stuff will do. Paint fade underneath? Discoloration from the adhesive? Just too many things that "could" go wrong for me and I know I am somewhat of a nut-job with this type of thing. I will just be ever-conscious about where I park and how I open my doors and if by chance I do get a nick, it's off to a professional for the right fix. As a matter of fact, that is where I am going today!! My doors from the previous owner are trashed, so it's off to a professional for some touch-up and I will do some before and after pics. The before pics will be shocking!!

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gentouru

I want to see this. I think the best is a clip on or just do touch-ups.

mandyfig

I am banking on just touch ups. And a lot of caution.

jomo3640

I think I am going to go with this
http://www.xpel.com/diy_paint_protec...r_edge_guards/
I have the front (hood, bumber, fenders) of my SC and mirrors covered with the 3M film, and so far it has been great

mandyfig

I am partial to this product, too. I think it will work well with our intention. Where can we get this? Any of local BM store I hope?

toxic

OK, so I opened up my mind and went to the website. I thought it was a good product right up until I read "Professional removal of the film is recommended". See my concerns above.

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mandyfig

You have a point. Scary.