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Old 12-06-2001, 08:33 PM
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Question 3M clear guard question?

I remember some threads about TL-S owners using the 3M clear guard stone protector system. It is this clear stick on plastic type guard that you would put on your hood/nose area.

What I am looking for is information if there is anything similar that could be done for the door sills of my car. I am talking about that small 2" section that does not have plastic molding on it and is bodypainted. My TL-S is black and due to carelessness I now have some scuff marks on that painted section due to my shoes scraping, etc. So, I want to get some of that clear guard and run it along that section.

Let me know or give me other ideas to protect it as well.
Old 12-06-2001, 10:05 PM
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I believe Mr Hyde had that done on his TL-S. It was custom cut by the shop, if I remember correctly.

Anyway, it's a pretty basic shape to cut out and install for the shop, so I'm guessing it shouldn't cost a whole lot.
Old 12-06-2001, 10:39 PM
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3M ScotchCal

My Type-S came with a dealer installed 3M ScotchCal clear bra. You can search with '3M ScotchCal' with any search engine and find numerous places that sell a kit that cover the front bumper, mirrors and a portion of the hood. If you don't want a kit, you can buy this protective film in different width. For example, Autosupermart sells a 1 foot wide ScotchCal and it is about $9 per foot.
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Re: 3M clear guard question?

Originally posted by TedV
I remember some threads about TL-S owners using the 3M clear guard stone protector system. It is this clear stick on plastic type guard that you would put on your hood/nose area.

What I am looking for is information if there is anything similar that could be done for the door sills of my car. I am talking about that small 2" section that does not have plastic molding on it and is bodypainted. My TL-S is black and due to carelessness I now have some scuff marks on that painted section due to my shoes scraping, etc. So, I want to get some of that clear guard and run it along that section.

Let me know or give me other ideas to protect it as well.
I had that done when put Xpel kit. The guy didn't charge me for it because it was only a small area. You may also purcahse those and put it on by yourself since it's a basic shape. Just go to Grio's Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....L1_1000&Page=2); they called it "Protective Shield".

Good luck!!
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oh damn, no wonder why i got marks on there and can't get them off as well.... coz' they are not plastic molded?!?! anyone i can get them off now?

and yeah i probably will get those protective shield...... they are cheap.
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oh damn, no wonder why i got marks on there and can't get them off as well.... coz' they are not plastic molded?!?! anyone i can get them off now?

and yeah i probably will get those protective shield...... they are cheap.
The price is OK, but remember they sell it by foot.

Also, you may try 3M rubbing compound follow by wax to remove them.
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Also try www.xpel.com they use the 3m stuff.
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I had it done when I had the bumper and headlights done with the xpel product. I had them do the door sills down over the body kit, inner painted fender well surfaces, body kit behind the rear wheels. They do it out of a bulk material (not part of a kit) it was pretty cheap, saves a million scuff marks from peoples shoes when they get in...
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