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ZL12013 · 10-20-2012, 10:07 PM

Has anyone got the 3M film installed, the dealer does it in-house, I heard good things about XPEL but would prefer to have it done before I pick the car up.

Thanks

68 Chevelle · 10-20-2012, 10:30 PM

I have the 3M on my car. It looks great. I got the whole front end done and windows tinted with a reputable installer for the price the dealer was going to charge just for the grill area and no window tint.

ZL12013 · 10-20-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Chevelle

I have the 3M on my car. It looks great. I got the whole front end done and windows tinted with a reputable installer for the price the dealer was going to charge just for the grill area and no window tint.

Good point, I had pricing from 2 installers in the area but I'm not sure what the dealer wants to charge.

Did you wax the car once you had it done.

Normagene · 10-20-2012, 10:41 PM

Just got mine back today. Windows and clear bra. Checkout the pics I just posted on "wax on...wax off".

68 Chevelle · 10-20-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL12013

Good point, I had pricing from 2 installers in the area but I'm not sure what the dealer wants to charge.

Did you wax the car once you had it done.

No, I haven't waxed the car yet. I decided to let the clear bra cure (dry out) first. It's been about two weeks, so I'm about ready to wax it now.

68 Chevelle · 10-20-2012, 11:24 PM

I also did the 3M Crystalline 90 film on the windshield. What a great way to block UV all the way around.

Iroc87 · 10-20-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Chevelle

I also did the 3M Crystalline 90 film on the windshield. What a great way to block UV all the way around.

Indeed 3M Crystalline is simplly the best tint on the market imo. If you want to go dark its nots for you. Darkest they make is 40% which is plenty dark imo.
I went 50% all around and 70% on the front. As far as clear bra Xpel Ultimate self healing is incredible.

tmandoug1 · 10-21-2012, 08:48 AM

Looked at a black GTR yesterday and I could see the line very clearly, although for some reason it was a half hood job,,,,weird.

zl1bro · 10-21-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Chevelle

I also did the 3M Crystalline 90 film on the windshield. What a great way to block UV all the way around.

What is 3M chrystalline? In my state windshield tint is illegal. Does this film darken the windshield noticeably? Be nice to find a UV blocker that doesn't darken much..

68 Chevelle · 10-21-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zl1bro

What is 3M chrystalline? In my state windshield tint is illegal. Does this film darken the windshield noticeably? Be nice to find a UV blocker that doesn't darken much..

Google 3M Crystalline for detailed info, but the 90 only blocks 10% light. If you don't know that there is tint on the windshield, you would never notice it. Great interior protection.

Skylane765 · 10-21-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Chevelle

No, I haven't waxed the car yet. I decided to let the clear bra cure (dry out) first. It's been about two weeks, so I'm about ready to wax it now.

That is smart, do not install anything for at least 30 days to let the paint dry good.

Skylane765 · 10-21-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL12013

Good point, I had pricing from 2 installers in the area but I'm not sure what the dealer wants to charge.

Did you wax the car once you had it done.

I am going to wax first after 30 days then install the bra. That's what she said

SS2-1LE · 10-21-2012, 08:23 PM

I was told you shouldnt wax before installing the clear bra. The installer told me this. They have to prep the surface before the install anyhow

JFWJR179 · 10-21-2012, 08:33 PM

XPEL Ultimate appears to be a very good paint protection product
and an option/alternative to the 3M product.

XPEL is "self healing" and has a 10 year warranty.

http://www.xpel.com/products/xpel_ul...ction_film.asp

10-20-2012, 10:07 PM	#1
ZL12013 Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2005 F150 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saint Louis Mo Posts: 134	Clear car bra Has anyone got the 3M film installed, the dealer does it in-house, I heard good things about XPEL but would prefer to have it done before I pick the car up. Thanks

10-21-2012, 08:33 PM	#14
JFWJR179 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 382	Clear bra/paint protection film XPEL Ultimate appears to be a very good paint protection product and an option/alternative to the 3M product. XPEL is "self healing" and has a 10 year warranty. http://www.xpel.com/products/xpel_ul...ction_film.asp

10-20-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
68 Chevelle Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 23	I have the 3M on my car. It looks great. I got the whole front end done and windows tinted with a reputable installer for the price the dealer was going to charge just for the grill area and no window tint.

10-20-2012, 10:41 PM	#4
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Just got mine back today. Windows and clear bra. Checkout the pics I just posted on "wax on...wax off".

10-20-2012, 11:24 PM	#6
68 Chevelle Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 23	I also did the 3M Crystalline 90 film on the windshield. What a great way to block UV all the way around.

10-21-2012, 08:48 AM	#8
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Looked at a black GTR yesterday and I could see the line very clearly, although for some reason it was a half hood job,,,,weird.

10-21-2012, 08:23 PM	#13
SS2-1LE Drives: 08 G6 GXP Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 50	I was told you shouldnt wax before installing the clear bra. The installer told me this. They have to prep the surface before the install anyhow