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Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
 
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".

Thanks,
Kevin

[ 18. April 2003, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: RagSS ]
 

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Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
 
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.

Sorry I could not be more help
 

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Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
 
i too would be courious about the thickness
 

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Posted by ChuckSSter (Member # 1800) on :
 
Hi guys , sorry to butt in , Thought I would give you a site that sells the 3m stuff Inveac shield it might help 3 m
 

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Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
 
Think I might give that a go myself. Want to keep the car great looking and shiny.
 

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Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
 
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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Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
 
Hey did you buy the prefab'd 3m stuff? I might look into that myself for next winter, I'll have to take pics of my poor front bumper

[ 20. April 2003, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: DanPazich ]
 

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Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
 
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!
 

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Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
 

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...and I have the 3M stuff as well.

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