Z63amg

Anyone heard of this ?

http://www.clearmask.com/testimonials.php

Z63amg

Anyone ?? Anyone used this ??

SLS Qatar

I have Ventureshield 3M Paint Protection on my SLS. It is convenient for me as I pull the speed over 250 Km/hr many times.

There is a new set of paint protection also from Oracal called "oraguard 270", it is much cheaper than 3M and works well. I bought a set for one of my friend's C63 and it's working good.

Here's a link for oracal oraguard 270 http://www.uscutter.com/index/page/p...-mil%2C+5-year

Make sure before purchasing this paint protection that you find a local who accepts to install and installs in a professional manner.

Cylinder Head

iTrader: (1)

I have the entire front end of my car done in 3M Ventureshield. 10/10, would do it again. I even did the headlights and fogs. No rock chips, no scratches.

Z63amg

Someone said that eventually like after about two years it begins to fade and actually make the car look worse have you guys ran into that ?

SLS Qatar

If it is not installed properly, then the answer is yes.

pro-tect mobile

I have installed a few kits from that site and know the owner well. The film he uses is actually uncoated Ventureshield. I personally do not install it as it isnt as durable as the coated film... and even then I do not install VentureShield anymore because there are better films out there. I prefer Suntek and Avery Nano Fusion... and Xpel Ultimate is a good film too.

hingkit

I have my front bumper/lights/fender + full hood protected with a clearbra.
Have been doing it on every car with no issues & still mint (all my cars were black though)

Would recommend getting bottom rear fender protected as rock hit the area all the time.

pro-tect mobile

This film just came out so there is no long term testing to back it up. Also the few installers I know that have tried it did not like the film. You would be MUCh better going with a film that has some long term reviews. 3M is a terrible film and would never recommend it to anyone. Suntek, Xpel Ultimate, and Avery Nano Fusion are three good films that have really set the standard in the PPF market.

Z63amg

I have heard of nano fusion it came highly recommended.

Guilty

Suntek is excellent.

Z63amg

So who is the best????

Guilty

Not 3M lol

Z63amg

So who is it lol!

AMGfan

I have Xpel Ultimate on all my cars...so I recommend it!

Z63amg

Is there anyone in the Boston area you would recommend?

pro-tect mobile

These guys are pretty good installers. I have seen some of their work and they know what they are doing. Now as far as film goes they say they use Roadblock... which is mroe than likely Ventureshield that they have renamed. You would be fine going with that film in your area... but I would still recommend Suntek, Avery nano, or Xpel Ultimate. I installed Ventureshield for about 8 years before I switched over. Its a good film bu the three I listed are much better.

www.drivenperfection.com

Rickrack22

If you're going to do a clear bra, I highly suggest doing the complete front of the car (entire hood, entire fenders, bumper. mirrors & headlights). Not only do you avoid the line across the hood, but it also gives you piece of mind knowing that the entire front end of the car is protected.

As far as what brand of film to use, I would definitely go with Xpel Ultimate. I own a detail shop in Boston/MA and do lots of clear bra installs. I was using the 3M/Ventureshield product for a while, but have completely switched to the new Xpel Ultimate film, which is far superior in my opinion. It has great clarity, no orange peel and has a clearcoat topcoat. The best thing about this particular film is that is has self-healing properties if you happen to scratch it at some point. Any type of heat (sunlight, engine heat, hot water, etc. will promote the self healing and the scratches will disappear. It also has great UV protection and will not discolor, fade or get cloudy like other films on the market. Most films look great when first installed, but typically degrade not even a year later. This film is backed with a 10 year warranty.

One thing that I did notice with the 3m/Ventureshield is when bugs, sap, bird mess or stuff from trees remained on the surface for a couple days, the film would "etch" and I was unable to remove the etching. This is the main reason I switched to the Xpel Ultimate. It is extremely durable and you can even use lacquer thinner on the film without it eating the topcoat. I haven't tried the Nanofusion or Suntek yet...


Here's a video showing Xpel's self-healing properties:

http://youtu.be/fUqzFvRw4-A



Here are a couples installs we did showing full frontal coverage:

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...stall-xpel.htm

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...ction-xpel.htm

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...all-unique.htm



Also, make sure you go with a custom install instead of using pre-cut kits. Pre-cut kits typically have lots of critical areas that don't get covered and are prone to stone damage, not to mention lots of unnecessary seams. By performing a fully custom install, bulk film is used so the installer can make all seams very close to any openings (park distance sensors, reflectors, headlights, foglights, etc.) for a cleaner install with added coverage. In addition, all edges are completely wrapped over (hood, fenders, etc.).

You obviously want to do your research before choosing an installer.