Spray on 3M Clear Bra

[Beemer]

Anyone ever do anything like this?

 

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/3m-paint-defender-system.html

 

I'm planning a cross-country road trip for early next year and am not crazy about the inevitable chips and dings on the front of the Rocket.  If I can spray this stuff on for the trip and peel it off after I get back I might be able to avoid some of that.

 

Does this go under the column "too good to be true"?

Edited December 12, 2013 by Beemer

[Z71_Denali]

thats some pretty interesting stuff.

 

i've never seen it before, or seen a vehicle with it.

 

i don't see where it says you can peel it off though?

[Tim]

I saw a review of it on the Camaro forum indicating it was so-so at best.

[Beemer]

I saw a review of it on the Camaro forum indicating it was so-so at best.

 

Just checked out the reviews on Camaro5.com.  Looks like a mixed bag.....

[scootertrash19]

I seen a commercial on T.V. for this, dont know if it really works, but looks simple to install and remove.

[FXR500]

I tried it on the wife's Yukon XL before a road trip. I doubt I would do it again.

 

1. It was difficult to get an even coat. The spray can would clog and sputter repeatedly, putting big blobs on the hood. Around the details, it was worse as I changed the position of the spray can.

2. It dried fairly clear, probably good enough for the average user, but not for the average Adam's user. It bothered me the whole time I left it on there.

3. It gave some protection from the smallest nicks, but I doubt it would give protection from the bigger ones that leave the little dings.

4. It was difficult to remove. All of the reviews explain that you must have a thick coat to have an easy time peeling it off, but that was easier said than done. All of the details around fog lights, grills, etc. tended to be thinner and more difficult to take off. I eventually used the power washer followed by a pass of fine machine polish to get it back to where it should be.

 

For the next trip, I'll just plan to pick up a new bottle of touch up paint and follow it with a bit of polishing, it would be quicker.

 

YMMV, good luck.

[GlossAngeles]

Just use clear plastidip. You can use that "glossifier" on top of you don't want it to turn out matte but that is easy to install and remove

[Beemer]

I tried it on the wife's Yukon XL before a road trip. I doubt I would do it again.

 

1. It was difficult to get an even coat. The spray can would clog and sputter repeatedly, putting big blobs on the hood. Around the details, it was worse as I changed the position of the spray can.

2. It dried fairly clear, probably good enough for the average user, but not for the average Adam's user. It bothered me the whole time I left it on there.

3. It gave some protection from the smallest nicks, but I doubt it would give protection from the bigger ones that leave the little dings.

4. It was difficult to remove. All of the reviews explain that you must have a thick coat to have an easy time peeling it off, but that was easier said than done. All of the details around fog lights, grills, etc. tended to be thinner and more difficult to take off. I eventually used the power washer followed by a pass of fine machine polish to get it back to where it should be.

 

For the next trip, I'll just plan to pick up a new bottle of touch up paint and follow it with a bit of polishing, it would be quicker.

 

YMMV, good luck.

 

Thank you.  That's exactly the kind of info I needed.

[LindaSamual]

Nice post, Paint protection film  is a 3M brand of product. It has raise car damage and provide a elegant looks of your car.

[afmilboy02]

Has anyone used the plastic dip version of this? After a long trip from Vegas to ok city on I-40 during a snow storm the from of our GMC terrain took a peppering.