Thread: PAINT PROTECTION FILM, HAS ANYONE USED IT?

There is a thread in this section titled 'Headlight Protectors' that delves into the protection film. I don't know how to paste a link, but a search should bring it up. I have inquired and am looking at getting the kit attached from Ducoscratch. Quoted around 750 inc + postage. Then probably around 500 if you get a window tint place to apply, although it is DIY, but...
I'm a little hesitant about bubbling, yellowing, peeling and removal etc. (they ask you speak to them about white cars?) but do state it is lifetime? warranty against my concerns. Seems it would be a good investment.

I used to supply and install a clear paint protection film and it was a very good product, provided very good protection and could be removed with out leaving and discoloration or damage to the paint. Here is the link to that product Paint Protection :: Auto-Grafix Wholesaler & Retailer . I sold that business years ago so have lost touch with any recent developments there but the product was bought out by 3M.

There is quite a bit of skill in its application and you would best make sure that anyone you get to fit it is experienced and well recommended.

I've used a more temporary product called auto-skins.
It's pva based and you apply it with a paint roller.
Last trip up the high country we had sticks as thick as my thumb scratching down the side and they left no mark.

We've used this a few times now, and is been excellent!

The only down side is time. A good wax is needed before you put it on, you need to apply it pretty thick, and the car will need at least half an hour under the sprinkler for it to be able to be peeled off.
Peeling it all off usually takes the two of us a good couple of hours.

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I too have used a PVA paint protection coating.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1706093

For temporary protection it's great, if you want to have permanent protection yes the above products would be better.

Another coating is Paint Shield:
Paint Shield

Plastidip is too thin for protection from bush pinstripes.

I have the 3M venture shield on my new white D4 and love it had it only a black HSV Maloo ute a few years ago to and swear by it my main reason for installing was to stop stone chips and so forth on the front so it mainly covers all the front of the car not to stop the stick scratches that your speaking of.

The PVA stuff others are speaking of seems good if thats what your wanting or the 3M stuff is bloody hard to install so get someone else to do it, i didn't do it on mine but I've just seen it done and boy its hard!!

But well worth the $1100 to get done, will definitely get it again!!

Thanks for your responses, seems like a good idea the 3M Venture Shield. Tell me can you tell its on, does it look noticeable? Especially on a black car.

If you are looking for it you will be able to see an edge where it is not possible to wrap around. The film is completely clear and you can polish it which helps keep the same feel and depth of reflection of the paint surface. The edge is most noticeable across the bonnet where the film goes back from the leading edge, usually about 300mm or so. When you find an installer he should be able to show you an example of the film applied to a car or demo panel. While it is not completely invisible, it is a lot better than deep scratches.

Exactly as Mike said its a little bit noticeable around the leading edge but unless you point it out to someone they would not notice it. I have attached the 3M screen shot of Victorian dealers for it hope that helps!!