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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Questions about 3M plastic coating?

<TABLE width="100%" border=0 itxtvisited="1"><TBODY itxtvisited="1"><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD vAlign=top width="100%" itxtvisited="1">I have heard good things about the 3M plastic coating that can be applied to the front of the trucks to prevent stone chips ect. Has anyone had there 2009's done yet. What are your thought on this coating? Has anyone had problems with it?</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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it's a very good coating and is used in a few places around the truck already. It can be seen pretty easy but dont stand out like a bug sheild. I think it's worth it if you have stone chip problems. I have heard that it aint cheap though.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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I was quoted $320 for the front of my truck. Chris
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Most reputable body shops are able to apply the coating. I believe it is already on the rear lower quarter panel of most trucks.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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I agree with Buck 1, I apply the 3M clear decals at the bodyshop I work at quite often. A good bodyshop shouldn't charge as much as the dealership will. The clear protective decal will still be affected by stone chips, but will provide paint protection.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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I'm sorry moosesp, did you mean a sprayable product? I do know that 3M makes a sprayable protective coating to be applied to the paint, but I have never used it.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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I'm sorry moosesp, did you mean a sprayable product? I do know that 3M makes a sprayable protective coating to be applied to the paint, but I have never used it.
No problem! I was talking about the clear plastic coating that they apply and basically heat shrink it onto the vehicle.

Thank You,
 
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Check ebay item #320337893293. $150 shipped or so.
 
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Great Price but it's only for bumper not hood. They want $89.95 for hood kit, still a great price but DIY vs $320.00 for drive in, wait an hour and drive home for hood and bumper. Chris
 
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