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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Gaz mr-s on January 30, 2020, 18:05

Title: Paint protection film
Post by: Gaz mr-s on January 30, 2020, 18:05
My only experience with the stuff is on a bike, a kit made in shapes to fit a specific model. I know that kits are made for cars.

I'll be fitting a TS bumper after it's painted & the inevitable paint chip is going to pee me off.

I've now seen video of thinner clear film being applied just like racing roundels are, - a big rectangular section onto the side of the car.
This must be much cheaper...does anyone have experience or knowledge of British companies doing it?  Or who makes the product?
Title: Re: Paint protection film
Post by: Petrus on January 30, 2020, 18:27
Is a clear wrap what you are looking for?
Any wrapper can do that. You can probably diy with an extra set of hands and a hair dryer.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/post-factory-installation-us/paint-protection-film/
Title: Re: Paint protection film
Post by: Bernie on January 30, 2020, 18:40
My front spats were getting hit regularly so after getting them repainted got the 3m film put on and the are holding up well

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Title: Re: Paint protection film
Post by: Gaz mr-s on January 30, 2020, 18:48
Quote from: Bernie on January 30, 2020, 18:40My front spats were getting hit regularly so after getting them repainted got the 3m film put on and the are holding up well

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Just plain film Bernie?
Title: Re: Paint protection film
Post by: Bernie on January 30, 2020, 20:05
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on January 30, 2020, 18:48
Quote from: Bernie on January 30, 2020, 18:40My front spats were getting hit regularly so after getting them repainted got the 3m film put on and the are holding up well

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Just plain film Bernie?

Yep was told just wash and polish as normal been on 4 years
Title: Re: Paint protection film
Post by: shnazzle on February 2, 2020, 20:32
I got worried after the guy who does my spraying showed me what happens when you take it off sometimes. 
It's luck of the draw it seems. So, great idea to do like Berns and do, say, the front bumper, lips, wing mirrors. 
But whole car would make me nervous