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2021 Yukon XL Denali, 2017 GLS450 4MATIC, 1993 Chevy Corvette
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for not doing it when you had the chance. When I have the time/resources I think I will get the bumper resprayed and then have a 3M installed simultaneously.Very nice looking car masterianvii, you do Iridium Silver proud.
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2010 C63
It's probably cheaper to get the front bumper repainted a a GOOD shop than to worry about putting a clear film on the front which doesn't look that great IMO. especially the edge across the hood.
But they are removable and the paint underneath will be protected.
But they are removable and the paint underneath will be protected.
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From: Monmouth Junction, NJ
'06 C55, '14 Audi S4, '09 Range Rover Sport, '07 Lexus ES350,
I agree with your comments on the lines. However, that should not really be an issue if you limit the coverage to just the front bumper itself.
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From: Seattle, WA
2005 C55 AMG
You should only use a CP when you are shooting 90 degrees from your light source, rotating the front element will allow you to select which direction to polarize depending on you relationship to the light source. Using a CP in anything but a 90 degree angle is going to be less effective, and induce some of the negatives I talked about in my earlier thread (muddy colors, glare, reduced contrast, etc). Within that 90 degree angle, only about +/- 5 degrees on either side will produce effective results, about 30-40 degrees from your reflection source.
Start shooting with Leica, Zeiss, etc and you'll think twice about covering up your $2,500.00 lens with some cheap POS glass
Anyways, beautiful car, I've got the same one, but with COMMAND and 35,500 miles
Last edited by Mark.D; Apr 1, 2011 at 11:10 PM.
