3M Film on newly painted Hood

[IBM 2SS]

I had the dealer paint rally stripes on my new car and they installed the 3M paint protection already, is this going to cause a problem (not giving the paint time to cure) in the future if the film is removed?

[2LTRS]

My guess would be no... If your going to have an issue it will probably arise in the next 60-90 days.. I can't believe they did that though, my thought is a freshly painted car needs to breathe to cure properly (thats why you don't wax it!!). The film may cause it to bubble or crack. Keep a close eye on it.

I would think that if you don't encounter any issue within the next 3 months your probably good to go.. But I would be piiiissssseeeeddd!

[Mr Twisty]

These new paints nowadays are cured with heat in the paint booth and super hard, you're probably ok.

[DetailAddict]

that's assuming they did that... not all bodyshop would do that...

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

These new paints nowadays are cured with heat in the paint booth and super hard, you're probably ok.

[IBM 2SS]

Originally Posted by DetailAddict

that's assuming they did that... not all bodyshop would do that...

I went to the dealer today and asked about the process and if putting the stripes on too soon might be an issue. The respose was that the new paints cure quickly because it is baked on, they said the 3M could go on 3 days after being painted. I hope that's correct.

[hypurone]

Originally Posted by IBM 2SS

I had the dealer paint rally stripes on my new car and they installed the 3M paint protection already, is this going to cause a problem (not giving the paint time to cure) in the future if the film is removed?

Well, if ya read the 3M site:

Maintenance and Removal
Q. Will Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film harm the painted surface if the film is removed?
A. If the film is properly applied to a fully cured painted vehicle, it can be removed, usually in one piece, without damaging paint surfaces beneath the film.

Q. Can Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film be applied over a vehicle that has had the paint touched up?
A. 3M recommends that any repainted surfaces on your vehicle be professionally painted and fully cured before applying paint protection film. If you have touched up scratches or chips with a tube of "touch-up" paint and then apply paint protection film over it, the film will protect that area until it is removed. If the paint protection film is removed, it is possible that the area around the non-professional touch-up paint could peel off.

Q. Will the paint smear if Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film is applied over a newly painted vehicle?
A. The paint on a newly painted vehicle must be cured according to manufacturer's recommendations. Your body shop should be able to provide you with this information.

But since it is already done, there is no going back at this point. And it is on them in my book if a problem pops up. They should have done some homework....

[IBM 2SS]

Originally Posted by hypurone

Well, if ya read the 3M site:

Maintenance and Removal
Q. Will Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film harm the painted surface if the film is removed?
A. If the film is properly applied to a fully cured painted vehicle, it can be removed, usually in one piece, without damaging paint surfaces beneath the film.

Q. Can Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film be applied over a vehicle that has had the paint touched up?
A. 3M recommends that any repainted surfaces on your vehicle be professionally painted and fully cured before applying paint protection film. If you have touched up scratches or chips with a tube of "touch-up" paint and then apply paint protection film over it, the film will protect that area until it is removed. If the paint protection film is removed, it is possible that the area around the non-professional touch-up paint could peel off.

Q. Will the paint smear if Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film is applied over a newly painted vehicle?
A. The paint on a newly painted vehicle must be cured according to manufacturer's recommendations. Your body shop should be able to provide you with this information.

But since it is already done, there is no going back at this point. And it is on them in my book if a problem pops up. They should have done some homework....

I read that on the 3M site, that's what has me worried. I need to believe what the dealer is telling me about baking the hood and that the paint is fully cured after 3 days. If there is a problem, I hope it show up fairly soon.

Thanks to everyone for the replies!