3M Paint Protection Film - aka Clear Bra

[brndns_hoe]

oh shit, I didn't realize it was that long lasting though...I was imagining a couple weeks, and it wears off or something...so is it hard to remove?

 

[Eagle]

I dunno honestly. my brother bought a car once that had that stuff put on it sometime in the past, and we never did get it off. heatguns, mineral spirits, etc... no dice.
I'm scared to use the stuff, personally.

 

[yOGi420]

I have it on my hoe, not sure how long it has been on there. I'm wondering about what the life expectancy of it is though. It doesn't look bad but I don't want to have it become a PITA to get off and have to reprint because of it. This thread is kinda old now, but I'm wondering if anyone has gone this route, long have you had it on, and if you have ever removed it?

 

[donmateo]

^I'm going to bump this as well. Looking into a white Tahoe and I do a lot of highway traveling, but also quite a bit city. I wanted to get a clear bra so that the bumper doesn't get all chipped up like my Impala.

 

[Gzes]

I saw a thread on here bout it. The guy ended up having to get it repaired the crap wouldn't come off. I'd stay clear of it and remove ASAP if possible at all

 

[scottg918514]

Has anyone use this or one of the other products (ClearMask AR, Aerogard, xpel, Ventureshield, etc..) on their Tahoe?

I'm considering it and on the photos I've seen depending on product and color it's anywhere from near invisible, to having a distinct line, to even distorting the color (making it darker) where it's been applied.

I saw some photos on a 2010 Camaro in dark metallic blue and IMHO the line was pretty visible. It looked good otherwise but that would bother me. Especially on the Tahoe where it would be right close to the leading end of the hood and down the sides of the fenders.

Clearmask AR and Aerogard I can get precut and DIY, the others need to be professionally installed I believe.

I'd like to see photos of your truck with it on (preferably 2007+ models) and if you have it on dark metallic blue you get bonus points.

Bought the kit, but returned it. I got the professional version done last week. Third vehicle Ive had done. Since my Yuk is used and 6 years old, I had Auto Refresh respray front bumper and rear drivers side bumper first.

I also had David, my installer for ProShield, add pieces over both rear bumper corners, since they are prone to scuffs. Also, he couldn't do my headlight lens, the film wouldn't stick due to minor oxidation. I've already cleaned that up and WeatherTech headlight film is on the way. I'll let you know how that works out.

 

[yOGi420]

Peeled a small section of it off of one of my fender flares just to check it out. Looks like it had been installed when my tahoe was brand new because the paint was flawless underneath. Waiting till after this road trip to peel the rest off.