I have heard that there is a 3M clear plastic material that you can ap[ply to fenders, hood etc.
Does anyone have any idea where to obtain this product? I want to put it on my fender flares to protect them from stone chips.
If anyone has a better idea please let me know that as well.
Thanks

 

yo,
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html

"3M™ Paint Protection Film
[click to enlarge] A virtually clear film designed to reduce stone chipping and bug damage on painted surfaces. Excellent for protecting side mirrors, rocker panels, etc. Offers equal protection on new or used vehicles when applied to fully cured painted surfaces."
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a review:
http://www.audiworld.com/reviews/body/3m.shtml

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I am not sure if this will be a problem, but sometimes having a non breathable cover over your paint may cause the paint to fade, essentially you may create "tan lines" in your paint. I think this is only a problem when it is very wet and if moisture gets under the cover.

This is a problem with those black car bras and stuff. Most makers recommend removing the bras if you will be driving for long periods in wet conditions. Like I said, don't know if this is a problem for the clear plastic stuff.

Good Luck,

Jim Henderson

 

AlM;

Once again, you come through!

I've started to collect rock chips on the front of my dually fenders, (shoulda ordered running boards), and this stuff may just be the ticket.

I read the review from Nov.'99 and emailed the author to ask how the product's holding up. We'll see what he has to say a few years after the fact.

I'm wondering if anyone else out there has actually used this stuff.

Rick

 

Following Tom Kliem's advice, "As with all things, check it out first on some other sap's car and see if it will meet your expectations before you do it to your own pride and joy !!"

I sent him an email. Here's his reply.

"Awesome product....... just did it on my BMW X5 as well. Over 3.5 years, audi looks the same as the day it was applied.................... can't say enuf good things about it. I'm very happy"

Sounds like it's just the thing for those big dually fenders. Thanks again AlM.

Rick

 

yo,
NP Karic; like I used to say, "I'm with the US Mil and 'am here to help"

I'll prob use it on the next truck and my sis's new car; also the headlight lens could use a sim type product.

 

Thanks for the replies.
I think some vehicles come from the factory with this stuff applied to areas, such as behind the rear wheels. My Mountaineer has something applied in that area.

 

AlM;

I went though the WHOLE link, and 3M doesn't recommend this product's use on lights. However, now that you mentioned it, both the lenses on my wife's '00 Gran Dam have cracked to the point where serious condensation builds up over the winter and I have to remove them and use a blow dryer to dry them out. Perhaps a small piece over the cracks would work.

LL;

I think the stuff you're referring to is called "Gravel Guard", or something similar, and goes on before the paint. My son-in-law just put some on his pickup. If you're interested I can get the info for you.

Rick

Edit: The stuff ain't cheap tho'. Here's another quote from Tom:

"I paid $300 CAN for the front hood and the door handles"

Still cheaper than paint!

R.

 

I found a company called InvincaShield, www.invinca-shield.com. They have kits for different cars/trucks and area to cover on the vehicle.
I ordered the kits for the dually rear fenders, came in in three days with a video, and adhesive spray and applicator. I have not installed yet, too windy and cool so far.
I will let you all know how it goes on once I get 'round 2it.