FD Motorsports: Spring Stone Guard Special
05-19-2010, 03:35 PM
#31
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Q. Does 3M Paint Protection Film resist yellowing?
A. Yes, it resists yellowing because the film is constructed of thermoplastic urethane, a tough, conformable material that is covered by a clear coat layer. The film and clear coat layers contain UV protectants to counteract harmful ultraviolet rays that can cause yellowing.
I would also add that this is the same product Porsche now uses when you order clear guards from the dealer.
05-19-2010, 03:44 PM
#32
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My understanding is that the 3M film itself is resistant yellowing due to UV exposure but also allows UV to pass through so the paint fades evenly. This is especially important when it's used on the front deck lid which gets blasted with UV.
05-19-2010, 05:23 PM
#33
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ha! Thanks!
The clear guards looks much better that the colored and almost disappear.
There is a before/after of Darin's Polar Silver car on our site... from colored to clear. I will post here when on my office PC tomorrow. The difference is pretty drastic.
Keep in mind Darin's were old but still, the color of the guard doesn't match the paint color.
Hope that helps!
The clear guards looks much better that the colored and almost disappear.
There is a before/after of Darin's Polar Silver car on our site... from colored to clear. I will post here when on my office PC tomorrow. The difference is pretty drastic.
Keep in mind Darin's were old but still, the color of the guard doesn't match the paint color.
Hope that helps!
05-19-2010, 05:37 PM
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05-19-2010, 06:10 PM
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obviously there's a balance to how agressive an adhesive should be per application.
regardless, i'd want to verify the film is UV stable before i put it my car (not to imply this product is not).
btw, the after shot looks pretty good.
05-19-2010, 06:15 PM
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UV can not only has the potential to 'yellow' the film but also affect the adhesive overtime making removal difficult/messy.
obviously there's a balance to how agressive an adhesive should be per application.
regardless, i'd want to verify the film is UV stable before i put it my car (not to imply this product is not).
btw, the after shot looks pretty good.
obviously there's a balance to how agressive an adhesive should be per application.
regardless, i'd want to verify the film is UV stable before i put it my car (not to imply this product is not).
btw, the after shot looks pretty good.
Oddly enough, others which had obviously been out and about more were easy to remove.
Hardly solid statistical analysis but I am having a tough time seeing a pattern.
Again, no doubt UV exposure plays a factor in the glue and color
If you can find another 14mil ppf material out there I'd sure like to hear about it.
I know of no other manufacturer that makes 14 mil material. 3M appears to be it.
05-25-2010, 10:05 PM
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05-25-2010, 10:36 PM
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05-25-2010, 11:35 PM
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The clear guards looks much better that the colored and almost disappear.
There is a before/after of Darin's Polar Silver car on our site... from colored to clear. I will post here when on my office PC tomorrow. The difference is pretty drastic.
Keep in mind Darin's were old but still, the color of the guard doesn't match the paint color.
Hope that helps!
There is a before/after of Darin's Polar Silver car on our site... from colored to clear. I will post here when on my office PC tomorrow. The difference is pretty drastic.
Keep in mind Darin's were old but still, the color of the guard doesn't match the paint color.
Hope that helps!
Did I miss the thread? What car did you buy? (And congrats!)
05-26-2010, 06:29 AM
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Did I miss the thread? What car did you buy? (And congrats!)[/QUOTE]
I'll post all the detals Friday. I can safetly order some bits-already got the gauge rings coming from Chris, and the stone guards are generic kinda too.
The car is a 97 C4S, I'm not comfortable or confident enough to say more until it's in my driveway, as anything can and will usually happen. Been talking with the owner for a couple of weeks now. A very nice, solid car, good history, at an honest dollar. Ohhh, and did I say...from a fellow rennlister.
The week can't go by fast enough.
I'll post all the detals Friday. I can safetly order some bits-already got the gauge rings coming from Chris, and the stone guards are generic kinda too.
The car is a 97 C4S, I'm not comfortable or confident enough to say more until it's in my driveway, as anything can and will usually happen. Been talking with the owner for a couple of weeks now. A very nice, solid car, good history, at an honest dollar. Ohhh, and did I say...from a fellow rennlister.
The week can't go by fast enough.
