3M clear guard question?
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
and yeah i probably will get those protective shield...... they are cheap.
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Originally posted by rominl
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.
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.
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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