3M Scotchguard on EBAY
08-03-2005, 02:25 PM
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3M Scotchguard on EBAY
Is this a legit deal from anyone's experience? I really want to get a clear bra now that I'm getting the front end repainted (long story, I'll leave that for another thread).
It seems cheap to me based on prices I've been quoted at regular dealers. I'm pretty sure I could install it myself.
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It seems cheap to me based on prices I've been quoted at regular dealers. I'm pretty sure I could install it myself.
Thoughts?
08-03-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Scotchguard? That's the stuff you spray on fabric.
I think it might be called scratchguard.
I think it might be called scratchguard.
08-03-2005, 03:13 PM
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08-03-2005, 03:51 PM
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Look for a professional installer. If you do it your self it will be an expensive piece of saran wrap. These kits are not easy to put on. It is worth paying for the install. I paid $600.00 to have mine put on before I became an installer.
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Originally Posted by SSN_FT1(SS/DV)
......now that I'm getting the front end repainted......
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08-04-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LannyM
Damn, your front's gonna be new again? That was the only thing I had going on you. I guess I better get moddin .
.Oh, and you're car will still be way nicer than mine with your body kit, wheels ,and especially that suspension I'm oh so jealous of....I would kill for that!
08-04-2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SSN_FT1(SS/DV)
Well, maybe. One of the Commanders on base decided to scrape my rear bumper with a gov't vehicle. Apparently, the Navy pays for the damage
hmmm... does that mean we get to pay for your damage?
08-04-2005, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SSN_FT1(SS/DV)
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It seems cheap to me based on prices I've been quoted at regular dealers. I'm pretty sure I could install it myself.
Thoughts?
It seems cheap to me based on prices I've been quoted at regular dealers. I'm pretty sure I could install it myself.
Thoughts?
I already posted about this in another thread a week or so ago, but you must have missed it. I did think that over $500 sounded like a lot, but after attempting the install myself, all of a sudden, $500 doesn't seem so bad! (Or was it $599?)
I'd say, if you think you can do window tint, this is kind of similar, except that it requires a bit more "stretching" to go around curves. It took me about 5 hours to do the hood, fender corners, and mirrors (not even the bumper). And I probably made mistakes that a professional wouldn't have made, so the results may not end up looking as good. (On the other hand, it hasn't even finished "curing" and you can't easily see it unless you get close to the car, so I'd say that it looks OK, and hopefully will look better.)
I bought the kit from a website. I used Google, and found two that sold kits for various cars, but one was noticably cheaper, and includes tools.
Unless you're really handy, I wouldn't recommend this as a self-install. But it seemed like a good idea at the time!
08-04-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by vidgamer
Those prices at dealers include installation. Do not underestimate this!
I already posted about this in another thread a week or so ago, but you must have missed it. I did think that over $500 sounded like a lot, but after attempting the install myself, all of a sudden, $500 doesn't seem so bad! (Or was it $599?)
I'd say, if you think you can do window tint, this is kind of similar, except that it requires a bit more "stretching" to go around curves. It took me about 5 hours to do the hood, fender corners, and mirrors (not even the bumper). And I probably made mistakes that a professional wouldn't have made, so the results may not end up looking as good. (On the other hand, it hasn't even finished "curing" and you can't easily see it unless you get close to the car, so I'd say that it looks OK, and hopefully will look better.)
I bought the kit from a website. I used Google, and found two that sold kits for various cars, but one was noticably cheaper, and includes tools.
Unless you're really handy, I wouldn't recommend this as a self-install. But it seemed like a good idea at the time!
I already posted about this in another thread a week or so ago, but you must have missed it. I did think that over $500 sounded like a lot, but after attempting the install myself, all of a sudden, $500 doesn't seem so bad! (Or was it $599?)
I'd say, if you think you can do window tint, this is kind of similar, except that it requires a bit more "stretching" to go around curves. It took me about 5 hours to do the hood, fender corners, and mirrors (not even the bumper). And I probably made mistakes that a professional wouldn't have made, so the results may not end up looking as good. (On the other hand, it hasn't even finished "curing" and you can't easily see it unless you get close to the car, so I'd say that it looks OK, and hopefully will look better.)
I bought the kit from a website. I used Google, and found two that sold kits for various cars, but one was noticably cheaper, and includes tools.
Unless you're really handy, I wouldn't recommend this as a self-install. But it seemed like a good idea at the time!
I'm going to call the dealer and see if I buy it elsewhere what installation will cost. You've all won...I'm too scared to install it myslef now
08-04-2005, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SSN_FT1(SS/DV)
I'm going to call the dealer and see if I buy it elsewhere what installation will cost. You've all won...I'm too scared to install it myslef now
08-04-2005, 05:37 PM
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That's the spirit! No, really, I'm sure some of you guys could do it OK, probably better than me. Not better than someone experienced with it, though. Personally, I'm willing to suffer a few imperfections in order to save a few bucks.
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