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clear protective
Hello guys i have found a nice 2003 z06 i like 8500 miles every thing about it right but he just had which i would not have had put on but to late for that is the clear on front bumper cover up above the head lights and up about a third of the hood and the mirrors and the back quarters can it be removed or would you buy the car and leave it? never had no dealings with it thanks
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Hello guys i have found a nice 2003 z06 i like 8500 miles every thing about it right but he just had which i would not have had put on but to late for that is the clear on front bumper cover up above the head lights and up about a third of the hood and the mirrors and the back quarters can it be removed or would you buy the car and leave it? never had no dealings with it thanks
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Hello guys i have found a nice 2003 z06 i like 8500 miles every thing about it right but he just had which i would not have had put on but to late for that is the clear on front bumper cover up above the head lights and up about a third of the hood and the mirrors and the back quarters can it be removed or would you buy the car and leave it? never had no dealings with it thanks
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Hello guys i have found a nice 2003 z06 i like 8500 miles every thing about it right but he just had which i would not have had put on but to late for that is the clear on front bumper cover up above the head lights and up about a third of the hood and the mirrors and the back quarters can it be removed or would you buy the car and leave it? never had no dealings with it thanks
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I've always had mixed feelings on these protective coatings.
They serve their purpose very well for protecting the said surfaces, but I do not like the look of the subtle yet visible seams. You have to be standing directly beside the vehicle to detect them, but then the same goes for small road chips in the paint.
Now with that said, if I had a choice between slightly visible seams or small chips...I'd take the film. Furthermore, if I had just found the perfect car for me and it had the coating pre-applied, I would definitely leave it on. But if it didn't, I wouldn't invest in the mod.
They serve their purpose very well for protecting the said surfaces, but I do not like the look of the subtle yet visible seams. You have to be standing directly beside the vehicle to detect them, but then the same goes for small road chips in the paint.
Now with that said, if I had a choice between slightly visible seams or small chips...I'd take the film. Furthermore, if I had just found the perfect car for me and it had the coating pre-applied, I would definitely leave it on. But if it didn't, I wouldn't invest in the mod.
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Leave the film on. I have the same protective film on mine and it really does protect the front end. It's a nice addition and is not cheap to have done. Plus it is a real chore to get the film off.
