3M protective film

[Thermo]

Anyone used this stuff on any of their vehicles? The front of my Jag looks like it has been sand blasted and I am looking to repaint the front of the car. But, at the same time, I don''t want to have to go through all that work and money just to have the paint trashed again. So, I am looking for something that could be added that would not take away from the looks of the vehicle. I found this product and seems to do everything that I want. It is an 8 mil (0.008") thick clear plastic film that you put over the front of the car. So, instead of the rocks striking the paint, it would strike this film, at a minimum, minimizing the damage, if not absorbing all the damage, saving the paint. According to the testimonials I have seen, they say it is not visable at more than a few feet away. I can see where that would be a true statement. My bigger worry is after a few years of use, I want to remove the film to either put more on or simply remove it for selling the car, what sort of mess am I going to be left with in the way of left over adhesive? I would anticipate a little bit being left behind and if all it takes to get off is using some Goo-B-Gone, I am fine with that. I would be more worried about removing it and not having any adhesive left as this would tell me that the film doesn''t stick all that well. I just don''t want to have to peel off the film, having it pull the paint off or leave a sticky residue behind that I can''t get off.

If you are worried about the numerous bends and whatnot of my Jag, I think this stuff will handle the curves very well. It is very flexible and seems to conform to irregular shapes very well. They were applying it to the backside of mirrors with no wrinkles. I''m sure part of it is in the way that you install it.

Any feedback, positive or negative is appreciated. I found a place that I can get a 12x60" roll for $35 delivered to my house. I figure if I get 2 rolls, that should do the entire front end of the car.

[Cyclone]

I see it alot on vette's all the time..


The only problem that I have with it, (never used it but observed it), is the line you can see where it ends... and if you wax the vehicle, it builds up along that line if not properly cleaned. Other than that, like I said, nearly every vette I see has one of them. The "clear bra" is what they call em

[Big Steve]

Don't do it. Over time it turns yellow and if you ever have to replace one panel or remove it it's a PITA. We deal with it at work. It's hard to come off and can be costly to have it removed. Sometimes requiring to repaint if it don't come off easily. The glue can soak into the paint, especially fresh paint. If it was my car I would not do it.