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      06-08-2013, 10:19 AM   #1
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Arrow 3M™ Paint Defender Spray Film (aka clear bra)

Just saw this...

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      06-08-2013, 10:45 AM   #2
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Not bad. But I'm wondering about durability, and removing process.
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      06-08-2013, 11:25 AM   #3
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I bought a bottle of this, I haven't had the time to apply it, but I hear nothing but good things about it.
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      06-10-2013, 01:58 AM   #4
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Interesting. It says you can wax like a normal car. Why not do the whole hood ?
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      06-10-2013, 06:35 AM   #5
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I would be careful with the waxing, especially near the edges. It's not as sticky as a clear bra and an edge can easily lift off...ask me how I know.
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      06-10-2013, 07:43 PM   #6
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I would be careful with the waxing, especially near the edges. It's not as sticky as a clear bra and an edge can easily lift off...ask me how I know.
how do you know
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Because I've had to do a panel twice because I got too close to the edge and it peeled.
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      06-11-2013, 10:05 PM   #8
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Hey Dack...been awhile yep, gonna give it a try after my detail.
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Thinking about doing this!
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      06-12-2013, 08:13 AM   #10
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Hey Dack...been awhile yep, gonna give it a try after my detail.
Ok Ken. Btw... welcome back.
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      12-14-2014, 03:22 PM   #11
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So... Has anyone tried this 3M stuff out?
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      12-14-2014, 04:17 PM   #12
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So... Has anyone tried this 3M stuff out?
I had it for a bit. Can't really complain for the price
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      12-15-2014, 03:34 PM   #13
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Looks pretty cool. But 65 degrees? Damn i wont see that until spring
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      12-16-2014, 01:08 AM   #14
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I would still go with Suntek or Xpel. Expensive yet won't turn yellowish easily, durable and offers a good warranty.
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      12-16-2014, 05:27 PM   #15
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Any one apply this?
I need to match some 3m film applied on the complete front bumper
I want the front edge of the hood.
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I had it done. It's glossier and a bit thinner than the Film itself.
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      12-17-2014, 05:24 PM   #17
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I had it done. It's glossier and a bit thinner than the Film itself.
Are you happy with the end result? Would you do it again? Just curious.

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      12-17-2014, 07:14 PM   #18
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I like the fact that it looks like normal paint but I do question it's longevity and toughness over a few years
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