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Old 02-07-2011, 11:55 PM
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I'm about to do my targa. I'm off to check out 3m's site to see the gloss now.
Old 02-08-2011, 12:54 AM
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Heres pics from what I did with it in the mazda.

In my case I had to cover it. The mazdaspeed6 dash trim doesn't match up with the single din kit which is mainly used in non speed6's. So I covered all in this so you didnt see the difference in finish.


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Arctic this stuff is not made to prevent rock chips. I have it on my hood and a couple of rocks have gone right through it. Yes it will stop the small stuff but large rocks will tear it easily. Paint protection film is the only option for preventing rock chips... not clear vinyl as you refered to it. I have been installing clear bras for 8 years now. The 3M carbon fiber vinyl looks nice but its for looks only.
Old 02-08-2011, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by coolarrow
Go to http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...er-wrap-3.html and see my write-up on how I did this.

Your Radio bezel looks really good, I think I am going to do this, but it does not look easy. Do you have a total what it cost you to do the interior? Also anyone know how this stuff will hold up in the engine compartment with the heat. Thought about doing the washer tank, overflow tank, top of radiator,ect...
Old 02-08-2011, 10:17 AM
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I’ve seen some local cars with this product on interior trim pieces and it really looked good. Online pic’s really don’t do it justice.
Old 02-08-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
Heres pics from what I did with it in the mazda.

In my case I had to cover it. The mazdaspeed6 dash trim doesn't match up with the single din kit which is mainly used in non speed6's. So I covered all in this so you didnt see the difference in finish.
Nice job Qwik

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Old 02-08-2011, 10:38 AM
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A guy in our car club used it on the interior of his C4 and it really turned out looking pretty good!
Old 02-08-2011, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas_Venom
Arctic this stuff is not made to prevent rock chips. I have it on my hood and a couple of rocks have gone right through it. Yes it will stop the small stuff but large rocks will tear it easily. Paint protection film is the only option for preventing rock chips... not clear vinyl as you refered to it. I have been installing clear bras for 8 years now. The 3M carbon fiber vinyl looks nice but its for looks only.
Well, we've had several cars with damage to the material and not the paint beneath. I didn't say it's intent is to prevent rock chips, but it certainly provides a barrier of protection and I've redone several vehicles due to damage to the material and not the paint beneath.

We use an 8mil thickness film for clear applications...and it's generally referred to as clear vinyl. Why pick apart my words because you have 8 years of experience puttin on vinyl...who cares? Shall we compare resumes now?
Old 02-08-2011, 11:10 AM
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Flames!? Shoot, thanks for posting that thing looks SWEET!

Originally Posted by sablan'01
I've used it on the exterior(tired of looking at the faded targa)...Please no flames, post is strictly to show example.

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Originally Posted by Texas_Venom
Arctic this stuff is not made to prevent rock chips. I have it on my hood and a couple of rocks have gone right through it. Yes it will stop the small stuff but large rocks will tear it easily. Paint protection film is the only option for preventing rock chips... not clear vinyl as you refered to it. I have been installing clear bras for 8 years now. The 3M carbon fiber vinyl looks nice but its for looks only.
Ummmm, duh bro. A LARGE ROCK...no matter what you mean by large, of course it will do damage to vinyl graphics

The "wraps" will no doubt protect your paint better than just some plain ole wax or nothing at all. From rocks or whatever.

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Old 02-08-2011, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by powerjunky
Nice job Qwik
Thank you
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I would LOVE to see a rear lower facia done with this stuff, It would be a lot cheaper than paint, and you can remove it if you want to go back to the stock look, Anyone have a pic of this????
Old 02-08-2011, 01:54 PM
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This is from another thread....
Originally Posted by melvingregory
Interesting work. I just painted my rear bumper adding the carbon pattern to the lower portion. From a distance, it appears solid black. When you get closer you can see the pattern. I have also done my side coves, but I added "old school" flames and sprayed candy apple red over all the pattern.
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Originally Posted by powerjunky
This is from another thread....
Your butt looks sweet!!! Was it hard to get it into the louvers, and what was the cost to do this?
Old 02-08-2011, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg
I would LOVE to see a rear lower facia done with this stuff, It would be a lot cheaper than paint, and you can remove it if you want to go back to the stock look, Anyone have a pic of this????
The lower facia is almost if not impossible to do because of the vents. If you noticed on the photos of the door trim, the installer had to cut the product to have it bend in to the openings. Did not matter because you would not see it, but on the rear vents you cannot do that.

Originally Posted by powerjunky
This is from another thread....
This was not a vinyl wrap, it was painted. I talked to teh owner and he did it with two different shades of paint and used cabinet shelf liner to get teh pattern.
Old 02-08-2011, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sablan'01
I've used it on the exterior(tired of looking at the faded targa)...Please no flames, post is strictly to show example.

great job
Old 02-08-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TR6speed
One think about it, it can always be removed.
Can this be removed with leaving a residue?

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Old 02-08-2011, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TR6speed
This was not a vinyl wrap, it was painted. I talked to teh owner and he did it with two different shades of paint and used cabinet shelf liner to get teh pattern.
Oh dang, I read through and tried to figure out whether or not but couldnt, thanks for the clarification.

It may be possible to stretch that vinyl in the holes of the rear. If I didnt a black vette I'd do it hands down.
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Originally Posted by sablan'01
I've used it on the exterior(tired of looking at the faded targa)...Please no flames, post is strictly to show example.

I love it. There's a few places on my Saabaru I'll have to try this on.
Old 02-08-2011, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vette.mix
Can this be removed with leaving a residue?
Thats what 3m's Guarantee says apparently...vette.mix You live in Frederick yet I NEVER see that gorgeous blue coupe drving around!!


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