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I believe "Hawkeye" had something from 3M on the front of his car you might want to check with him. I think it was a film not a bra .
Posts: 3091 | From: Canton Mi. | Registered: Oct 2002
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By searching for "Paint Protection film" I found this Thread on Chirpthird. I looked into this quite a bit last year.
If you are looking for something more permanent (but still could be removed), ...check into the "3M Scotchcal" Paint Protection Film. It is a bit pricey (about $25 for a 6"x84" roll) but it is great stuff. Here is the 3M part number for it if you are interested: #51141 84906 (from the barcode, ...but the last 5 digits ( #84906) should be sufficient to order it.
I recently put this on my rocker panels, ...you can't even see it and it works great to protect against chips.
ANOTHER USE for 3M SCOTCHCAL... I also recently put it over ALL my door jamb stickers (GM, SLP content, etc.) to protect them. To protect these is worth it by itself. Yeh, ...maybe a bit 'anal', ...but it works!!
Hope this helps...
Kevin
Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001
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I have used the 3M and the Pro - Stripe / Trim Brite paint protector.
The 3M is easier to apply, thinner and will scratch much easier than the Trim Brite. I've made templates for the front and for behind the wheels. I used it last summer for trips to Ohio and Kentucky. No stone chips or bug problems.
You can Zaino right over it, but after a summer of use it looks a little ratty. The good news is that when you peel it off, the paint underneath is in perfect condition. Well worth the $$ and the effort to apply and get all the bubbles out
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Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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when you say it scratches easy are you saying the film scratches easy or the film scratches the paint?
Posts: 61 | From: Frisco, TX | Registered: Jan 2002
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right you are Kev, the film scratches, the paint underneath is fine. Either product will do the job for you. Just be patient when applying to get out as many bubbles as you can. Have fun, enjoy your ride Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Just my .02 but I remember when i got my 69 painted the auto body guy was saying how paint was sort of a "living/moving" thing that needs to breath....any thoughts on this and possibilities of suffocation?
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You don't have to leave it on forever. You can if you desire, but it can give temporary coverage for road trips. It's great behind the rear wheels before a night at the track. My $0.02.
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