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I had 3M installed by the dealer before it came off the lot. One third of the hood, front fender, mirrors and rocker panels. Right now, I do not regret

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Old 07-31-2014, 11:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I had 3M installed by the dealer before it came off the lot. One third of the hood, front fender, mirrors and rocker panels.

Right now, I do not regret it in the least...I will let you know 3 years from now.

My Z is pearl white - do other colours stand up better to yellow than pearl white?
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I had 3M clear bra (Scotchgard) installed on my Pearl White when it was new. The line on the hood is barely visible and not intrusive IMHO. In the meantime, no rock chips and bugs literally wipe right off with just a little waterless wash or some Plexus. I do regret not getting the rocker panels done, so I just ordered some 6x84 Scotchgard off Amazon and I'll install it myself in that location. Scotchgard is warranted against 7 years from the date of purchase, and includes coverage against defects, yellowing, bubbling and cracking for 7 years.
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haha.. should try diy-ing your next clearbra.
I think I can manage to do my hood and fenders, but I don't know about my headlights
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I think I can manage to do my hood and fenders, but I don't know about my headlights
if you have a generic roll the hood and fenders are easy to do, but if you
get the pre-cut ones they require to be stretched (hood) and it is a pita to fit
correctly without stretch marks.

ive done headlamps and tails on my other cars in the past. it's a biotch as
the radius is pretty crazy on some lamps. but they turned out good.
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