SL/R129: 3M Film, Paint Protector
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3M Film, Paint Protector
HI All,
Anyone have the 3M Film paint protector (or like product) on their car?
I am having trouble finding someone (Nor CA) that actually has a kit for a 1999-2002 SL (Most have the 2003 style).
Also looking for how it protects against rocks.
I am having my hood and fenders repainted due to rock chips and want to get this protection.
Any input is appreciated.
Side note...took the hardtop off yesterday and it rained today in the Bay area....don't tell me global warming hasn't impacted the weather....this is the latest i have taken my hard top off!!!!
Anyone have the 3M Film paint protector (or like product) on their car?
I am having trouble finding someone (Nor CA) that actually has a kit for a 1999-2002 SL (Most have the 2003 style).
Also looking for how it protects against rocks.
I am having my hood and fenders repainted due to rock chips and want to get this protection.
Any input is appreciated.
Side note...took the hardtop off yesterday and it rained today in the Bay area....don't tell me global warming hasn't impacted the weather....this is the latest i have taken my hard top off!!!!
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I have the film on a 95 SL320 which is for sale and on a 2000 SL500. The 500 was done by a guy in Santa Rosa who did really excellent work, but he's not cheap. It was over $600 for the hood. front bumper, mirrors, windshield pillars, and door handle recesses. Let me know if you are willing to spend that much and I'll dig through my records to get the guy's phone number.
How much did you get for the SL320 you sold?
Herb
How much did you get for the SL320 you sold?
Herb
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Yes i would love to get his info...i need that coverage....its worth it...i traded my SL in so probably got less value($7K)...it also had 140K+ miles on it and a couple of minor issues
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I dealt with Quinn, the owner of AutoSport Detailing (Marco did the work)
3093 Wiljan Ct, Ste D, Santa Rosa 707/579-3710
$695 std kit front bumper, hood, fenders, headlight, fogs, and mirrors
$50 A pillars
$50 doors edges and door handle recesses +8% sales tax
If you dan't want to travel all the way to SR, the secret to finding the 3M installers is to go to or call the window tinting shops.
There are other products besides 3M. I don't know how good they are. Many probably are made by 3M and rebranded though. This took almost all day to do the work.
Herb
3093 Wiljan Ct, Ste D, Santa Rosa 707/579-3710
$695 std kit front bumper, hood, fenders, headlight, fogs, and mirrors
$50 A pillars
$50 doors edges and door handle recesses +8% sales tax
If you dan't want to travel all the way to SR, the secret to finding the 3M installers is to go to or call the window tinting shops.
There are other products besides 3M. I don't know how good they are. Many probably are made by 3M and rebranded though. This took almost all day to do the work.
Herb
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I dealt with Quinn, the owner of AutoSport Detailing (Marco did the work)
3093 Wiljan Ct, Ste D, Santa Rosa 707/579-3710
$695 std kit front bumper, hood, fenders, headlight, fogs, and mirrors
$50 A pillars
$50 doors edges and door handle recesses +8% sales tax
If you dan't want to travel all the way to SR, the secret to finding the 3M installers is to go to or call the window tinting shops.
There are other products besides 3M. I don't know how good they are. Many probably are made by 3M and rebranded though. This took almost all day to do the work.
Herb
3093 Wiljan Ct, Ste D, Santa Rosa 707/579-3710
$695 std kit front bumper, hood, fenders, headlight, fogs, and mirrors
$50 A pillars
$50 doors edges and door handle recesses +8% sales tax
If you dan't want to travel all the way to SR, the secret to finding the 3M installers is to go to or call the window tinting shops.
There are other products besides 3M. I don't know how good they are. Many probably are made by 3M and rebranded though. This took almost all day to do the work.
Herb
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http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/pa...ion_film.shtml
Looks like i will choose the folks at premier. They are close by and have handled o good number of cars...Santa Rosa would be a haul for me, but i appreciate your info and advice.
They use several brands but probably Venture on mine. The Silver Arrow goes in the shop monday for painting (pillars, hood, bumper and one fender)and then i will wait 30 nerve racking days praying i don't get any chips while the paint cures.
Looks like i will choose the folks at premier. They are close by and have handled o good number of cars...Santa Rosa would be a haul for me, but i appreciate your info and advice.
They use several brands but probably Venture on mine. The Silver Arrow goes in the shop monday for painting (pillars, hood, bumper and one fender)and then i will wait 30 nerve racking days praying i don't get any chips while the paint cures.