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Do you recall the what thickness (in mils) the paint protection film was that you used?? I found this web page (actually an Adobe doc) listing the 3M product, and they list 8 and 14 mil. I am curious if 14 might be too thick. (I'm planning on putting this on my rocker panels, ...permanently.) ...I'm guessing you used 8 mil, since this is what is listed in "strips".
-------------------- Kevin Kolvenbach, 2002 Sunset Orange SS (#3455), Convertible, Black top, Ebony leather, Bilstein, ASR, 6SP w/Hurst, 345HP Dual-Dual Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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Perfect timing for that question. I just bought more from Trimbrite, and I have the 3M stuff as well. I plan doing the car again before Skyline.
Neither product has the thickness listed. I can't tell by looking but it appears just a bit thicker than a piece of quality heavy bond paper.
It did do a great job for me last summer and fall.
I am currently working on bristel board templates for coverage on the complete front end. That will make it much easier to take off and re-apply new pieces.
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Think I might give that a go myself. Want to keep the car great looking and shiny. Posts: 2841 | From: Westland, MI | Registered: Apr 2003
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Just installed the 3M stuff yesterday. It seems a little thinner than pro stripe, and scratched easily when I was squeegying out the bubbles. Now I have to Zaino the 3M stuff. A few coats should hide most of the scratches.
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Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Yep - I traced out the pattern, so if I remove it I can replace with new pieces of the pro-stripe.
Pro-stripe seems a little thicker. I Zainoed out most of the scratches. A few more coats, then some sun on the remaining bubbles and it's getting ready to roll to Skyline!
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Hawkeye, is there a PN on the 3M stuff you have?? 3M Pn#84906 is 8 mils. Since the 14 mil stuff seems to only come in 20 yard lengths, I suspect you have the 7' (ie. 84") strips, ...which is 8mils. I'm probably going to order some today. ...Now Chuck, why would you think you are 'butting in'?, ...not at all. I saw that "Ivincashield" product, ...it looks interesting...
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