Just got my 3M Paint Protection Installed . . .whew!

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Sep 3, 2002 | 07:28 AM

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hosss

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From: Earf

question/concern.... is the film UV-blocking? if so, wouldn't there be a danger of color fading differences between protected and unprotected surfaces? and, isn't it UV rays that discolor lenses over time? i'm undecided on this product.... is the seam worth the protection? at this point i think so...... thanks

Sep 3, 2002 | 08:55 AM

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Dean

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Audiopat: Yes, I've used Zaino over the 3M film. It works well.

GettinOnIt: I would not recommend waxing the surface that you're applying the 3M film on. In fact, Xpel recommends that you use 3M's Adhesive and Wax remover (i.e. Naptha) before applying the sticky film.

Kninkov: Xpel makes a good product, and a professional installation makes it even better.

Dean

WRX with complete Stongard protection

Sep 3, 2002 | 09:27 AM

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GettinOnIt

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Do you know any good (great) installers on the east coast.

I live in Jersey so the closer to me the better.

And have you ever installed the 3m film in place of the splash guards. This is hard to explain but you know that small rocks and pepples get kicked up from the tires to the body sides and can causes i significant number of chips near the bottom rear section of the fender wells. From what I've seen it appears that Nissan did not use any sort of textured paint in those sections of the car. So I can see it getting pretty beat up.

So the question is do they sell pre-cut pieces of film for those areas? Would it help? How would it look?

Sep 3, 2002 | 10:53 AM

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krinkov

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From: San Fran

actually for the film to adhere properly the area to be applicated are stripped of wax. It doesnt matter, its like putting a layer of water on top of the paint, whatever the finish is like beneath its going to show as glossy as the film on top is, which is pretty shiny, 3M uses a layer of clear coat on the surface of the film.

Sep 18, 2002 | 07:04 PM

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Autobahn

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Update

Just thought I'd post an update. I've had the 3M paint protection on now after about 3 weeks and almost 1000 miles. I'm convinced this is one of the best investments I could have made for my Z. I drive Ca freeways all the time and I can see where a few rocks have hit my car. Not even noticeable. If I didn't have the paint protection film I guarantee I would have chips in the paint at this point. At 80mph+ a small rock can do a lot of damage.

Sep 29, 2002 | 06:58 PM

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ATC Ken

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From: Houston, TX

Jackkemp mentioned that he had a few chips already but wanted to go the 3M route. I'm in the same boat - got too excited, drove on Houston freeways before having this done, and now have a few small chips. Guess I'll have to have them repaired (or do it myself) before the clear bra install. Speaking of repairing paint chips, anyone ever heard of or better yet, used, a product called Langka? Apparently makes the "blob" smooth down to the finish level of the surrounding paint.

They have a web site...www.langka.com.

Ken