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YzGyz · 06-24-2013, 04:40 PM

I think it would work really well for that. The only drawback is that it takes a lot of prep work. I washed my car 2x to make sure I rid of all and every bit of dirt. I then proceeded with waxing and then taping off the car. I can see you skipping the last part but you still have to do the other two. You will probably want to make it thicker than the recommended thickness. In this case, probably an 2x the thickness. So maybe 2 can for hood, 2 can for front bumper, 1 can for side fenders? I would imagine taking the film off would be easy as you simply peel it off. Being that the film is 2x thicker than the recommended, it should come off in one nice thick sheet. At $25 a can before tax, it can cost you a small fortune and time. However, it will save you from a paint job. Your looking for function over form in a sense.

I'm still waiting for the film to dry so I'm not exactly sure how well this thing works. What I imagine is that I wont look the best. It will have imperfection due uncontrollable inconsistency in applying the product. I will be leaving the film on my car no matter how it turns out. I have already invested time and energy so might as well leave it and see how well it holds up. It's already on the car, so it's not going to get worst than it already is (it don't look half bad imo).

If I were to answer the question of, "Is it worth it?" I would say if your the type that seeks perfection and want the most of everything you buy or do, then this is not for you (For instance, engineers being that you are kinda anal on thing due to the nature of your profession. Function slightly over Form to the most of there ability). If your the type that like to mod things and make them better even though they are perfectly fine and you would be content with what you currently have, then this is not for you (These people are looking for more then what they have, or close to perfection. Function slightly over form if your into performance mods, Form slightly over function if your into looks). Then if your the type that just like things the way they are with the mindset of, "I have this and it's good enough, it works." I would say that you will be fine with the product (These people are the more practical person and seek a balance of the two. They are willing to sacrifice and little here or there for the other one to gain, but it will be a even trade off overall).

I will update the status of the project tomorrow.

06-24-2013, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I think it would work really well for that. The only drawback is that it takes a lot of prep work. I washed my car 2x to make sure I rid of all and every bit of dirt. I then proceeded with waxing and then taping off the car. I can see you skipping the last part but you still have to do the other two. You will probably want to make it thicker than the recommended thickness. In this case, probably an 2x the thickness. So maybe 2 can for hood, 2 can for front bumper, 1 can for side fenders? I would imagine taking the film off would be easy as you simply peel it off. Being that the film is 2x thicker than the recommended, it should come off in one nice thick sheet. At $25 a can before tax, it can cost you a small fortune and time. However, it will save you from a paint job. Your looking for function over form in a sense. I'm still waiting for the film to dry so I'm not exactly sure how well this thing works. What I imagine is that I wont look the best. It will have imperfection due uncontrollable inconsistency in applying the product. I will be leaving the film on my car no matter how it turns out. I have already invested time and energy so might as well leave it and see how well it holds up. It's already on the car, so it's not going to get worst than it already is (it don't look half bad imo). If I were to answer the question of, "Is it worth it?" I would say if your the type that seeks perfection and want the most of everything you buy or do, then this is not for you (For instance, engineers being that you are kinda anal on thing due to the nature of your profession. Function slightly over Form to the most of there ability). If your the type that like to mod things and make them better even though they are perfectly fine and you would be content with what you currently have, then this is not for you (These people are looking for more then what they have, or close to perfection. Function slightly over form if your into performance mods, Form slightly over function if your into looks). Then if your the type that just like things the way they are with the mindset of, "I have this and it's good enough, it works." I would say that you will be fine with the product (These people are the more practical person and seek a balance of the two. They are willing to sacrifice and little here or there for the other one to gain, but it will be a even trade off overall). I will update the status of the project tomorrow.