Thoughts on 3M film

Mr Vee · February 10, 2020

I have had it on other vehicles. With a truck sitting higher not sure it helps as much. Thought I would see what people think about it.

Taz56 · February 10, 2020

I have the entire front end done. stops at the front doors.

Would not go without it.

slj2008 · February 10, 2020

Best money spent - hole front end ( grill . Bumper) , mirror caps , 10" front of hood and two front fender piece's to match hood, door still plates .

DuRsT · February 10, 2020

What did you guys pay for this?

Chrisd534 · February 11, 2020

6 hours ago, DuRsT said:

What did you guys pay for this?

I just got quoted for mine to get the whole hood/bumper/fenders to get done along with tints (100$) and the total was $1400 Canadian. So 1300 for the protection film and would prob go much cheaper cash.

Grumpy Bear · February 11, 2020

23 hours ago, Mr Vee said:

I have had it on other vehicles. With a truck sitting higher not sure it helps as much. Thought I would see what people think about it.

Did the hood first 8 inches and fenders ditto. Wish I had done the front bumper. Live and learn.

Taz56 · February 11, 2020

6 hours ago, DuRsT said:

What did you guys pay for this?

I paid 2100.00 CAD

Entire front end, bumper, grille, entire hood, entire quarter panels.

Also included protection spray under the truck and rust proof so I am not sure how much was "just" the 3M.

lapoolboy · February 11, 2020

3M is considered the low-end stuff by my installer. I have Xpel Ultimate on the front of my truck. He says 3M came to the PPF game late and just wanted a "piece of the action" so they just rushed out a mediocre product.

Taz56 · February 11, 2020

1 minute ago, lapoolboy said:

3M is considered the low-end stuff by my installer. I have Xpel Ultimate on the front of my truck. He says 3M came to the PPF game late and just wanted a "piece of the action" so they just rushed out a mediocre product.

I had 3M for 5 years on my last truck, no issues at all.

6 months into the new truck and still no issues with the 3M on this one.

lapoolboy · February 11, 2020

I've looked at and handled both films side-by-side on my white truck and the 3M stuff is very yellow compared to the Xpel. It also wasn't as thick and stretchy as the Xpel. It's probably all good stuff, but the Xpel looked better to me.

Dbrace · February 12, 2020

I got the entire front end, partial hood, A pillars, fenders, headlights and fog lights covered with XPEL then the entire truck ceramic coated with GTecniq ultra. I paid $1450 cash. Great investment to protect an expensive truck.