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3m Scotchguard clear bra

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chadabear, Mar 11, 2018.

  1. Mar 11, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    chadabear

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    Anyone attempt this themselves?? Or pay to have it professionally done?? After 200k miles on my 08 silver, and seeing the damage rocks and bugs did to it for 10 years, I was toying around with doing this to protect my new 18.
    Also being that my new ride is white, and I live in Louisiana, any chance ya'll may think it will yellow over the years???
     
  2. Mar 11, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    It will yellow, mine did after 3years on my '14. It is pretty inexpensive insurance for what it offers. I'm too much of a wuss to attempt it myself so I pay people.
     
  3. Mar 11, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    i had a professional put Suntek paint protection film on my '16 Silkver sky tacoma. Had it on 4 cars I have previously owned and none of them had the film turn yellow.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Last quote I got was $1,400, anyone got anything better
     
  5. Mar 11, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    I got Suntek done professionally. I did half bra (doesn't cover the whole hood) and am satisfied with it especially with the healing property. Had a couple of rocks hit it and I just poured hot water and scratch was gone. If I was not getting a bumper, I would have went with Expel which is a bit more expensive but thicker material.

    Yellowing is either due to applicator error or they used the old adhesive/model. The new ones are being backed by 10yr warranties from yellowing/peeling and will pay for paint damage if the adhesive is the cause as long as a certified applicator installs it.

    Edit: I am currently stationed in Louisiana
     
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    For a full cover? That is not bad

    Mine cost $450 (I only paid $200, dealership paid the rest since it was part of the deal). I only did half bra which basically covers part of the hood, the front portion of fenders and the whole bumper. Basically where majority of rocks and bugs will hit it.
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2018 at 9:53 PM
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    I got mine for $1000 (full hood, bumper, and side mirrors) in 2016. Had mine done at Perfectint in Springfield, MO. Have brought 3 cars to them and they do an amazing job!
     
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    You should be able to find a shop under 1000 easy
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    I have applied 3M paint protector film before, but not a bra. You spray the area with a solution of water with a few drops of baby shampoo. The film is very workable, and easy to move around. Once you get it in the correct position, put some alcohol in the top corner to hold it. Then you work any air bubbles out. It dries in a few hours. It is easy to remove before it dries if you make a mistake. I used film that was 8mm thick.
     
  10. Mar 11, 2018 at 11:01 PM
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    Broccoli

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    Did mine 3 years ago with no yellowing yet. through the dealer. Paid about 900$ for half hood, fenders corners, mirrors, apillars, 6” strip above windsheild, and door pockets.
     
  11. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:38 AM
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    Ebay has a complete pre-cut package for the front end, covers 1/4 hood, grill, bumper, and front of fender flares for $160..For the price, I'm pretty confident I can make this happen....Gonna pull the trigger on it and see how it goes...


    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-3M-Scotchgard-Paint-Protection-Film-Pre-Cut-Kit-2016-2017-Toyota-Tacoma/131665000249?_trkparms=pageci:9bd33deb-25e9-11e8-b29d-74dbd18035c0|parentrq:19ff64a51620a860f7f06674fffbc4ae|iid:1&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607

    For $250, this gets you the complete front end..

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Tac...ash=item3d2e1357f6:g:5nQAAOSwa~BYVLiE&vxp=mtr
     
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