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New 3M spray on film

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by lyodbraun, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Jul 8, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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    lyodbraun

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    Any one tried this new spray on film from 3M? I just picked up a can for $25 from autozone, suppose be pretty good stuff.. www.3mauto.com
    Plan on doing my front bumper this weekend if its dry... Been raining every day here in NW Ohio...
     
  2. Jul 8, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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    I've heard it sucks on many levels.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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    Oh.... Did I just waste 25$$$$ lol. :eek:...:confused:
     
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    What's wrong with it? I just saw this stuff and was thinking about buying some, but the 1 year thing makes me wonder about it. What happens after a year?
     
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    Well I ended up taking the can i got back lol after reading bout it, just don't want to chance it on my taco or the wife's highlander lol...
     
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    Just find a clear bra installer. You can have the hood, fenders and headlamps done for about $200-$300. Full front end for about $600.
     
  8. Jul 31, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    I used the entire can on the front 8" of the hood, so pretty good layer and i took a rock to the hood and it split the film and chipped the paint too.
    So I decided to remove it entirely and Im still having trouble. It doesnt peel up like plastidip. This is not something I expected from 3M. So now i have to use GooGone or WD40 to see if it will help get it off
     
  9. Jul 31, 2013 at 8:04 AM
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    Armorall has a spray on shield .now that looks allot like the plastidip, and it comes in clear, $12 bucks a can at Walmart.. After reading reviews about the 3M stuff I'm glad i returned it, and saved the pain of getting it off...
     

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