rvanwart

Less than 900 mile and already have 2 scathes on the front bumper (flint mica) one cut to the primer half inch long .Think I might get them to fix and add the 3 M to the bumper.Can the 3M be removed after time to replace?

VroomVroom

Ouch - sorry to hear that. The 3M film can be removed/replaced. Probably goes without saying, but the installation job is where the value comes in with the 3M film. Make sure it's done well, and it'll be easily removed by a pro.

The G Man

Its not worth it to remove the 3M.

Ms350

I feel your pain. Mine was purchased in late October of last year and I have about 4500 miles on it, a few months ago on a trip to the grocery store I noticed that I have 3 deep scratches on the back end, right above and inside the "L" emblem. I have no idea when or how they got there. I also have 2 small door dings and I am very careful where I park. Even so, It's impossible to control it all I guess.

A side note, I also have Flint Mica, and while I think it's BEAUTIFUL, I question if it was the best choice in my rainy climate.

VroomVroom

Why isn't it worth it to remove the film? I know a number of folks who've done this. It's not cheap to remove & reapply, but if you really want your car to look it's best it's certainly less expensive than repainting the front clip.

Any dark color - even one with heavy metallic content like Flint Mica - will show scratches and swirls more readily than a lighter color. We all get scratches and dings...there's no way to avoid them in a daily driver.

rvanwart

I guess if I get a quality install they should be able to repair the chips in the bumper? The bumper is some type of rubber so I am not sure how they would do it. The dealer will install the 3M , but I am going to talk with the shop that does it their just to get a feel of who will be doing it.

mandyfig

Dings...my greatest pet peeve and yes, no matter what you do, somehow, sometime, you will get it...and you bang you head on the wall and say...wtf...how did I get it???

asianrage

3M can be easily removed by a pro. It's a must have mod when you live in Washington and drive so much.

excluesive

iTrader: (10)

we have an 05 flint mica.... by far the best color

VroomVroom

Here's one that will hopefully make you feel better....from the department of misery loves company, if nothing else.

I am ridiculously ****-retentive and even more obsessive about taking care of my vehicles. On this one I had a strip of 3M film added to my package - all along the rear bumper, just below the pad. So, in loading up for a gig last week, the sax player riding with me bangs his music case against the bumper....less than 3" away from the protective film. Small ding and a nasty through-the-clear scratch. *&$##(@)$*&%%!! I know it's just a material thing, but darnit...I don't even have license plates yet.

mandyfig

OOUUCCCHHHHHH!!!!! Hate that!!!!! Do you not hate people like that? You even remind them....watch out, be careful....and yet, they hit your car.....I can feel your pain!