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  • Question about 3M protection

    Should i get this on the new car im picking up tommorow or not? for $229 is it worth it? i heard the roads get bad around calgary in the winters
    Thx
    Dayle

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  • #2
    Re: Question about 3M protection

    I have seen this stuff take some good hits from stones that would have damaged paint. I say it is good stuff but a bra would be best for the winter.
    Barry
    Tossa Blue Metalic 2008 Jetta City
    Mods; Clear side markers, Wolflsburg suspension, painted calipers, aftermarket fog lights, blue LED park lights, Euro Aluminum Antenna Mast

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    • #3
      Re: Question about 3M protection

      3m is pretty good, does the same thing as a bra except doesnt look shitty!
      I've got it on my car, its funny the comments you get 'Ooohh, look at that scratch!!'
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      • #4
        Re: Question about 3M protection

        the dealership usually overcharge see what you can get it for at some other places

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        • #5
          Re: Question about 3M protection

          i never had it before but if your gonna drive yoru car in winter i'd say get it for sure.. especially if the 229 is added onto your final invoice and your doing monthly payments over a few years thats like 5 bucks a month no biggie

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          • #6
            Re: Question about 3M protection

            I'd put it on the front of the bumper, and on my headlights. I wouldn't put it up on my hood. Might do the front side of the rear fenders.
            KR
            Porsche 991 Carrera S

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            • #7
              Re: Question about 3M protection

              Thx fella's

              I'll be adding that into the final cost for sure then
              Dayle

              GTI

              Mk3's

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              • #8
                Re: Question about 3M protection

                yae for sure on the rear fenders right behind/lower of the doors mine have chips there i remember bill has some 3m on his fenders there..

                Originally posted by Kor
                I'd put it on the front of the bumper, and on my headlights. I wouldn't put it up on my hood. Might do the front side of the rear fenders.

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                • #9
                  Re: Question about 3M protection

                  so just do the front bumpers? I will be putting ecodes in right away and have a buyer for the stock lights so no point in doing them
                  Dayle

                  GTI

                  Mk3's

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                  • #10
                    Re: Question about 3M protection

                    I think the 3M is really good stuff, it has saved my hood and grill plenty of times. I was able to get it added to the invoice of the car which ended up being like $3.50/month, so if you could swing that I say go for it!
                    Kyle
                    2000 Audi S4

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                    • #11
                      Re: Question about 3M protection

                      i'd really recommend putting some on your lights too.. the bad thinig about lights is you have peel it off every 3 months and reapply it but at least they won't pit up all hardcore..

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                      • #12
                        Re: Question about 3M protection

                        I had it on my last jetta and wouldn't do it again. I'd rather have a few chips than an obvious huge section of clear tape on my front end. It looks like ass and doesn't last. As mentioned, it might be worth getting it on your headlights though.
                        Yuval
                        2008 Volvo C30 T5

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                        • #13
                          Re: Question about 3M protection

                          Originally posted by uv23
                          and doesn't last.
                          The 3m brand stuff doesn't last, but I have had the clearchoice stuff on my car for 2.5 years and it looks like it did the day it went on.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Question about 3M protection

                            I have 3m on my car hood, back of mirrors and front fenders, defently has taking some good rocks thrown at it, looks good on cars that are lighter in color and you can notice the line when the car is dusty, I would way rather have it then a bra, the color fades where the bra isn't and it eventaly scratches the paint
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                            • #15
                              Re: Question about 3M protection

                              I've had mine for 3 years, and am about ready to take it off. It did it's job IMO. But as Kris said I wouldn't do the hood next time - easy to re-spray and it's the only obvious line, especially on my dark car. Definately do the bumper, stock grill if you're keeping it cause those look terrible once dented.

                              Khyron
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