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Old 06-13-2013, 10:58 AM
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Has anyone used this new 3M product on a track car? I am tired of the two hour tape job before every event. I am looking for an alternative......

http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html
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never heard of it, but generally 3M products are legit. if you try it, do a DIY thread please!

alternatively you could do traditional clear film with a thicker gauge (.5mm vs .3mm, IIRC)

or just leave the car alone and enjoy the patina
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Originally Posted by ja78911sc
Has anyone used this new 3M product on a track car? I am tired of the two hour tape job before every event. I am looking for an alternative......

http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html
Why not do clear bra? I have it on all my cars including my race car and it holds up surprisingly well.
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I was just talking to someone about this at the track this weekend. He's used it on his son's car and claimed very good results. I'm going to try some next time I'm out, but I'm still considering wrapping the lower rockers and front with a film.
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
Why not do clear bra? I have it on all my cars including my race car and it holds up surprisingly well.
I looked into the clear bra but feel it is limited to where you can use it. Yes, you can apply it on any painted surface but I do not want defined lines on every panel of my car. I tape my rear qtr. panels, front facing fender lip, rockers, shark fins (964), headlights, etc. My local track is a mess and debris everywhere.

Also, I like the fact that this product can be easily removed.



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