to 3m or not to 3m?

jazz · 02-27-2011, 05:03 PM

who has 3m on the front end? likes dislikes....would you get it on your next car?
im thinking about it, but dont want it to stand out!

any help would be great.

djpathfinder · 02-27-2011, 05:11 PM

I have it on the front bumper, 18" up the hood and into the fenders following the 18" line from the hood. Great for protecting against rock chips, etc. In fact barely one month after I bought the car and had it put on, someone backed into my front bumper on the passenger side. Left several scrape marks on the 3M. All I have to do is get the 3M reapplied, which will cost less than having the bumper repaired and repainted/replaced. I think it's a good investment. Have done it to previous cars too.

jazz · 02-28-2011, 09:21 AM

all of the bumper? can you send/post pics plz!
can you see it or do you have to look for it?
how much did you payfor it?

Sibze · 02-28-2011, 10:54 AM

100%. I did it!

Can't give you a price though, I had the dealer do it as part of buying the car. (Also tint)

All the pictures in my Album have the 3m on the front. (See below - you can't see it though!)

djpathfinder · 02-28-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jazz

all of the bumper? can you send/post pics plz!
can you see it or do you have to look for it?
how much did you payfor it?

All the pics in my albums have the 3M on the car. You notice the line where the clear bra ends when the car is dirty, or when you look up close.

Jeffblue · 02-28-2011, 11:05 AM

i have xpel, and i have 0 rock chips on on the front of my car. i'd say its worthwhile.

TheGreatOne · 02-28-2011, 12:45 PM

I'm really looking into getting this, definitely want to save the front end, I imagine this car is really prone to taking abuse from other cars on the roads (spitting rocks, etc)

I noticed no one mentioned if it really stands out on the car? I think some people said you can barely notice it

jazz · 03-01-2011, 08:51 AM

well i guess im going to get it! cant see it on Sibze car at all! did you do all of the front or just the hood and sides?

think i might do the all of the bumper and part of the hood, mirrors, lights and part of the fenders.

Sibze · 03-01-2011, 08:55 AM

I did all the bumper and first 1/4 of the hood. If I was doing it again to a new car I would also 100% get the rocker panels done

Pat@SMM · 03-01-2011, 10:08 AM

The most important thing to look for is a good reputable installer. The product still makes a difference since some are more optically clear than others, some are more resilient to discolouring from uv exposure and some have top coats like Clearshield.
It's best if you find an installer that can cover entire panels, this will virtually hide the edges of the product and make it pretty much unnoticable. But you have to find a shop that stocks really wide rolls which is expensive and they have to have the skills to install it as well.
Here are a few examples of my work.
SpeedMerchants Motorsports - Paint Protection Film

FricFrac · 03-01-2011, 03:04 PM

Makes a huge difference. Took my 370Z and 240Z on a 700km drive one day. Poor 240Z was loaded with rock chips on the front air dam - none on the 370Z - same driving conditions.

jazz · 03-01-2011, 07:01 PM

that 72 is HOT!
any1 got a shop in the barrie area? also how much did it cost you in the end?

02-27-2011, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
jazz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: barrie ON Posts: 910 Drives: 11Zcab/12venzaV6awd Rep Power: 15	to 3m or not to 3m? who has 3m on the front end? likes dislikes....would you get it on your next car? im thinking about it, but dont want it to stand out! any help would be great. __________________ One part rubber, three parts Krazy Glue.

02-27-2011, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I have it on the front bumper, 18" up the hood and into the fenders following the 18" line from the hood. Great for protecting against rock chips, etc. In fact barely one month after I bought the car and had it put on, someone backed into my front bumper on the passenger side. Left several scrape marks on the 3M. All I have to do is get the 3M reapplied, which will cost less than having the bumper repaired and repainted/replaced. I think it's a good investment. Have done it to previous cars too. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-28-2011, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
jazz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: barrie ON Posts: 910 Drives: 11Zcab/12venzaV6awd Rep Power: 15	all of the bumper? can you send/post pics plz! can you see it or do you have to look for it? how much did you payfor it? __________________ One part rubber, three parts Krazy Glue.

02-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	100%. I did it! Can't give you a price though, I had the dealer do it as part of buying the car. (Also tint) All the pictures in my Album have the 3m on the front. (See below - you can't see it though!) __________________ RIP Tony.

02-28-2011, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I'm really looking into getting this, definitely want to save the front end, I imagine this car is really prone to taking abuse from other cars on the roads (spitting rocks, etc) I noticed no one mentioned if it really stands out on the car? I think some people said you can barely notice it __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-28-2011, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i have xpel, and i have 0 rock chips on on the front of my car. i'd say its worthwhile.

03-01-2011, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
jazz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: barrie ON Posts: 910 Drives: 11Zcab/12venzaV6awd Rep Power: 15	well i guess im going to get it! cant see it on Sibze car at all! did you do all of the front or just the hood and sides? think i might do the all of the bumper and part of the hood, mirrors, lights and part of the fenders. __________________ One part rubber, three parts Krazy Glue.

03-01-2011, 08:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	I did all the bumper and first 1/4 of the hood. If I was doing it again to a new car I would also 100% get the rocker panels done __________________ RIP Tony.

03-01-2011, 10:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pat@SMM Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 119 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	The most important thing to look for is a good reputable installer. The product still makes a difference since some are more optically clear than others, some are more resilient to discolouring from uv exposure and some have top coats like Clearshield. It's best if you find an installer that can cover entire panels, this will virtually hide the edges of the product and make it pretty much unnoticable. But you have to find a shop that stocks really wide rolls which is expensive and they have to have the skills to install it as well. Here are a few examples of my work. SpeedMerchants Motorsports - Paint Protection Film

03-01-2011, 03:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Makes a huge difference. Took my 370Z and 240Z on a 700km drive one day. Poor 240Z was loaded with rock chips on the front air dam - none on the 370Z - same driving conditions. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

03-01-2011, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
jazz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: barrie ON Posts: 910 Drives: 11Zcab/12venzaV6awd Rep Power: 15	that 72 is HOT! any1 got a shop in the barrie area? also how much did it cost you in the end? __________________ One part rubber, three parts Krazy Glue.