3M Paint Defender

DEpointfive0 · 04-30-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Yep- seems like clear plasti-dip.

Seems to be basically zero actual detailer reviews of it so far....

Kinda, here's the half a review I have seen

If a true 3M clear bra is 7/10, this is a 5.5 because it yellows easier.
What I'm not getting is that you can take it off with your fingernail... Meaning a rock would chew through that shít in 5 seconds

modme · 04-30-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Kinda, here's the half a review I have seen

If a true 3M clear bra is 7/10, this is a 5.5 because it yellows easier.
What I'm not getting is that you can take it off with your fingernail... Meaning a rock would chew through that shít in 5 seconds

Direction of force is different. And a rock will not apply constant force to one area.

And the amount adhesion has no correlation with its ability to protect paint.

DEpointfive0 · 04-30-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by modme

Direction of force is different. And a rock will not apply constant force to one area.

And the amount adhesion has no correlation with its ability to protect paint.

I understand, but if a rock has chipped my clear bra in 2 places, I'm sure it will tear this product a new aśshole, and a rock hits at probably 50-500 times more force.

Nailzs · 04-30-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

a rock would chew through that shít in 5 seconds

CHEW?

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

CHEW?

Yeah man. I had a rock darn near gnaw my arm off once. Nasty little buggers. Sharp teeth.

Nailzs · 05-01-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah man. I had a rock darn near gnaw my arm off once. Nasty little buggers. Sharp teeth.

Was that a pet rock?

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2013, 03:44 PM

Sounds like testing is in order. Get some metal sheet, paint it. Spray the clear on it.

Throw rocks.

FPenvy · 04-30-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sounds like testing is in order. Get some metal sheet, paint it. Spray the clear on it.

Throw rocks.

i'll see what i got at home haha

modme · 04-30-2013, 03:44 PM

I ordered 2 cans of this to protect my g37 during my next cross country drive. I'll post a review then.

So far i've tried blue tape and a product called Road wrap. The Road wrap was extremely difficult to apply and started flapping against my car after 200 miles. Blue tape is pretty effective if applied carefully, but it draws too much attention.

FPenvy · 04-30-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by modme

I ordered 2 cans of this to protect my g37 during my next cross country drive. I'll post a review then.

So far i've tried blue tape and a product called Road wrap. The Road wrap was extremely difficult to apply and started flapping against my car after 200 miles. Blue tape is pretty effective if applied carefully, but it draws too much attention.

not on a blue Z

well until it starts to peel then kinda shows lol

VDC_OFF · 04-30-2013, 03:49 PM

I think I will try it as a cone mark protector at the next drift event. Hate rubbing those marks off my paint.

cheshirecat · 05-01-2013, 09:51 AM

IMO, this kind of product isn't meant to deter typical rock chips, but things such as bug guts, dirt, etc, that would possibly damage or embed itself into the paint.

While the smallest of pebbles may not leave marks with this stuff, I think it's kinda silly to compare a this type of coating with a true clear bra.

Jasonle · 05-28-2013, 07:51 PM

Thanks for that info!

dmhenderson · 05-29-2013, 06:35 AM

Yeesh. That doesn't sound like fun.

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modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 17	I ordered 2 cans of this to protect my g37 during my next cross country drive. I'll post a review then. So far i've tried blue tape and a product called Road wrap. The Road wrap was extremely difficult to apply and started flapping against my car after 200 miles. Blue tape is pretty effective if applied carefully, but it draws too much attention. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

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VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I think I will try it as a cone mark protector at the next drift event. Hate rubbing those marks off my paint. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	Thanks for that info! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Yeesh. That doesn't sound like fun. __________________

05-01-2013, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	IMO, this kind of product isn't meant to deter typical rock chips, but things such as bug guts, dirt, etc, that would possibly damage or embed itself into the paint. While the smallest of pebbles may not leave marks with this stuff, I think it's kinda silly to compare a this type of coating with a true clear bra.

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