Clear Protective Shield
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From: Albuquerque NM
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Clear Protective Shield
This is a fairly new product from Griot's Garage. Has anyone tried this, or something similar? Success? I'm mainly talking about those known areas where sand blasting takes place.
Racer
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It looks similar to the Cleartasic product offered by MidAmerica and others. I tried the Cleartastic and didn't like it. It's hard to eliminate the bubbles, which are unsightly. I decided to install splash guards instead.
Melting Slicks
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From: louisville "derby city" kentucky
Protection Film
hey star, i have had sucess with using x-pel film made by 3m. go to the x-pel website and look for your local dealer-installer. they make a kit that a professional installer uses. it is guarnteed not to peel,yellow or cause any discoloration to the paint. plus, you can remove it with a hairdryer later when you sell your car. paint will look like new. i got it behind every wheelwell, the mirrors, and the complete nose of car. it is worth the expense not to have to worry about it. is is x-pensive but so was the car. cranky 
Safety Car
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Originally Posted by cranky
hey star, i have had sucess with using x-pel film made by 3m. go to the x-pel website and look for your local dealer-installer. they make a kit that a professional installer uses. it is guarnteed not to peel,yellow or cause any discoloration to the paint. plus, you can remove it with a hairdryer later when you sell your car. paint will look like new. i got it behind every wheelwell, the mirrors, and the complete nose of car. it is worth the expense not to have to worry about it. is is x-pensive but so was the car. cranky
Instructor
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From: Roanoke VA
Groit's vs Cleartastic vs X-Pel
Originally Posted by Force-1
This is a fairly new product from Griot's Garage. Has anyone tried this, or something similar? Success? I'm mainly talking about those known areas where sand blasting takes place.
Last edited by COL Dave L; Aug 15, 2005 at 12:45 AM. Reason: Correction!
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From: La Center WA
Originally Posted by cranky
hey star, i have had sucess with using x-pel film made by 3m. go to the x-pel website and look for your local dealer-installer. they make a kit that a professional installer uses. it is guarnteed not to peel,yellow or cause any discoloration to the paint. plus, you can remove it with a hairdryer later when you sell your car. paint will look like new. i got it behind every wheelwell, the mirrors, and the complete nose of car. it is worth the expense not to have to worry about it. is is x-pensive but so was the car. cranky
I had the whole package installed on my car the day after I brought her home and it's fantastic. It includes coverage behind all 4 wheelwells. I wouldn't consider a new car without it.
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