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Old 04-06-2009, 09:25 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BrianUSMC View Post
Do any of you have experience applying the clear bra yourself? Or is that highly inadvisable. I see they sell the kits online from $170.

This is one company's product description:

"THESE KITS PROVIDES UP TO 23 INCHES DEEP HOOD PROTECTION PLUS LARGE,CORRESPONDING FENDER PIECES,MIRROR BACKS AND FULL BUMPER PROTECTION!
PLEASE NOTE,.....THIS IS NOT THE CHEAP,PAPER THIN STUFF BEING REPRESENTED ELSEWHERE AS PAINT PROTECTION FILM.THIS IS GENUINE 3M 8 MIL SCOTCHGARD PAINT PROTECTION FILM WITH PROTECTIVE CLEAR COAT AND 5 YEAR WARRANTY."

Thanks,
Slag
Paint Protection Film is very difficult to install! You can probably do it yourself, but it will not look nearly as good as a professional install job. When done correctly, it should be virtually invisible with the exception of the line across the hood. Additonally, 3M film is the hardest to install as the adhesive is the most aggessive and very, very easy to blemish during the installation process. 3M film is good, but not the best film in my opinion. XPEL has a 7 year warranty and goes on the car better.
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