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Motopsycho · 06-19-2013, 08:59 AM

Has anyone used this new 3M Paint Defender system? I really want to get some kind of paint protection film for my 2010 SS, but I am debating whether I want to pay someone to put on the film or try it myself with this new paint defender stuff. I suppose I could always test it out on the wife's car first.

I don't like the idea of handing over my car to someone for a day to put the film on the front end unless I know that they are a reputable establishment that respect's other people property. Ziebart sucks.

kmthor00 · 06-19-2013, 11:57 AM

That "DIY" system can br found demonstrating on you tube. I personally just had the majority of my ZL1 done, was also unsure of the hop but checked him out good, lots of high end cars & also made him aware of the exact mileage when I dropped it off.

2ndtimess · 06-19-2013, 12:21 PM

Had the front of my corvette done works well but the film will scratch

Chevyman2 · 06-19-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Motopsycho

Has anyone used this new 3M Paint Defender system? I really want to get some kind of paint protection film for my 2010 SS, but I am debating whether I want to pay someone to put on the film or try it myself with this new paint defender stuff. I suppose I could always test it out on the wife's car first.

I don't like the idea of handing over my car to someone for a day to put the film on the front end unless I know that they are a reputable establishment that respect's other people property. Ziebart sucks.

I tried it on hood and rocker panels. After all was said and done the rocker panels were only 3m paint defender remained. I follow directions to the tee was not impressed.

LuvGen5 · 06-19-2013, 01:01 PM

For your consideration, I have Avery Nano Fusion paint film on my RS. For the past 3 years, I'm thoroughly satisfied with the chip protection it is providing and it also protected the paint from a hit/run scrap on the front end. The paint film was peeled off to reveal an undamaged paint surface.

Motopsycho · 06-19-2013, 01:34 PM

I'd like to get the nose, hood, and mirrors done. I have ground FX on my car so I don't know if doing the rocker panels would be worthwhile. I suppose the lower rear quarters could also be an option. I know of one guy that does high end cars and exotics, so I would probably trust him more than anybody else in the area. What are the typical costs to get this done?

JimE · 06-19-2013, 08:08 PM

Varies by vendor, product, and what is covered. Typical cost is $250-1000.

I paid $500 (Ziebart) for the complete front (minus the hood), mirrors, and gill area.

06-19-2013, 08:59 AM	#1
Motopsycho Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 93 View My Garage	3M Paint Defender or paint film Has anyone used this new 3M Paint Defender system? I really want to get some kind of paint protection film for my 2010 SS, but I am debating whether I want to pay someone to put on the film or try it myself with this new paint defender stuff. I suppose I could always test it out on the wife's car first. I don't like the idea of handing over my car to someone for a day to put the film on the front end unless I know that they are a reputable establishment that respect's other people property. Ziebart sucks. __________________

06-19-2013, 01:34 PM	#6
Motopsycho Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 93 View My Garage	I'd like to get the nose, hood, and mirrors done. I have ground FX on my car so I don't know if doing the rocker panels would be worthwhile. I suppose the lower rear quarters could also be an option. I know of one guy that does high end cars and exotics, so I would probably trust him more than anybody else in the area. What are the typical costs to get this done? __________________

06-19-2013, 11:57 AM	#2
kmthor00 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Frankfort, Illinois Posts: 248	That "DIY" system can br found demonstrating on you tube. I personally just had the majority of my ZL1 done, was also unsure of the hop but checked him out good, lots of high end cars & also made him aware of the exact mileage when I dropped it off.

06-19-2013, 12:21 PM	#3
2ndtimess 2ndtimeSS Drives: 2010 2SS 6 speed Infernal Orange Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Middleboro Ma Posts: 185 View My Garage	Had the front of my corvette done works well but the film will scratch

06-19-2013, 01:01 PM	#5
LuvGen5 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 15	For your consideration, I have Avery Nano Fusion paint film on my RS. For the past 3 years, I'm thoroughly satisfied with the chip protection it is providing and it also protected the paint from a hit/run scrap on the front end. The paint film was peeled off to reveal an undamaged paint surface.

06-19-2013, 08:08 PM	#7
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Varies by vendor, product, and what is covered. Typical cost is $250-1000. I paid $500 (Ziebart) for the complete front (minus the hood), mirrors, and gill area.