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3m scotchgard film

Aldila

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Aldila Enthusiast

Aldila

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Has anyone used the precut vehicle specific 3m scotchgard film pieces? I'm wanting something to protect from rocks and bugs. I just wonder how hard the application is to install?

OmniCamaro Enthusiast

OmniCamaro

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I've heard it's best to go to an installer but I don't have firsthand experience. I'm interested in the answer as well.

 

 

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TWick Enthusiast

TWick

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I didn't get the pre cut pieces but got it on a roll & applied it to the truck myself. Just have to trim it around the hood fenders & such.

 

Was it simple to do? Did you do it by yourself? Got a roll coming in the mail today just wondering if I should get help

Payton34 Enthusiast

Payton34

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I used the rolls to do my sill plates. It was very easy as long as you wet the paint with soapy water to move the film around to where you want it. When the water dries the film is stuck where you left it.

brokesilverado Enthusiast

brokesilverado

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Was it simple to do? Did you do it by yourself? Got a roll coming in the mail today just wondering if I should get help

Wasn't the easiest thing I've ever done but it's a lot like putting on window tint. I did have help my brother gave me a hand. I did 12" back on the hood. Headlights park lights leading edge of the fenders. Also the a pillars 6" back on the top of the cab. Since then my brother got a new 15 volkswagen passat that we did & it turned out alot better. The more you do the better you get.
Cooldaddygroove Enthusiast

Cooldaddygroove

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I just had a shop do my 2015 Sierra

  • Mirrors
  • Hood
  • front fenders (leading edge, approx 8" back from headlights)
  • painted piece below grill

I've done a few DYI jobs in the past, and I'm pretty damn good at it, but with big pieces like these, definitely get a shop to do it. I didn't want to tackle the huge painted piece nder the grill. They did such a good job, you can't even tell its 3M'd. it ain't cheap though. Cost me $700 CDN, which is about $500 USD tax included

Boardmember Senior Enthusiast

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I stopped by a local window tint shop and they cut me 5 strips off a roll of some kind of 3M paint protective film (may be exactly what you're describing here) and used it on my door sills. I have already scratched the paint getting in and out.

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