self healing 3m protection film
02-08-17, 05:32 PM
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It's the real deal.
Also look into Suntek and XPEL pre cut kits. They should have a kit for many parts of the vehicle on modern cars, not just the hood. 3M is great also.
Looks wise, Suntek is hands down #1, 3M comes in at number two, and XPEL in third. 3M is about in between Suntek and XPEL in the looks and clarity department.
Should you attempt to install it yourself? That depends. If you just want to get it on there and protect against chips, then go ahead. Can't beat it for the price.
If you're someone who wants it to look perfect, meaning no stretch/pull marks, no lift marks, no dirt/fibers under the film, and as much coverage as possible, then I highly recommend paying a professional to come out and do an install. There's a reason most PPF installers will charge alot of money. It looks easy to do if you're watching a veteran work, but if you try it yourself, you will be pretty darn frustrated trying to align the kit and give it enough of a stretch for all the corners to line up properly all while not causing film install defects. It's a one shot deal and a somewhat time sensitive process. You need to know what sprays to use, how to squeege, etc. It's all second nature to someone in the business and really not that difficult once you've worked with the material for a while on many cars, but on the first try, good luck!
Send me a PM if you have any questions about the process, I'd be glad to give you some "insider" tips to make it as easy of an install as possible for you.
Also look into Suntek and XPEL pre cut kits. They should have a kit for many parts of the vehicle on modern cars, not just the hood. 3M is great also.
Looks wise, Suntek is hands down #1, 3M comes in at number two, and XPEL in third. 3M is about in between Suntek and XPEL in the looks and clarity department.
Should you attempt to install it yourself? That depends. If you just want to get it on there and protect against chips, then go ahead. Can't beat it for the price.
If you're someone who wants it to look perfect, meaning no stretch/pull marks, no lift marks, no dirt/fibers under the film, and as much coverage as possible, then I highly recommend paying a professional to come out and do an install. There's a reason most PPF installers will charge alot of money. It looks easy to do if you're watching a veteran work, but if you try it yourself, you will be pretty darn frustrated trying to align the kit and give it enough of a stretch for all the corners to line up properly all while not causing film install defects. It's a one shot deal and a somewhat time sensitive process. You need to know what sprays to use, how to squeege, etc. It's all second nature to someone in the business and really not that difficult once you've worked with the material for a while on many cars, but on the first try, good luck!
Send me a PM if you have any questions about the process, I'd be glad to give you some "insider" tips to make it as easy of an install as possible for you.
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