Bcking81

hey guys i new to acurazine.. Finally picked up a 13 TL w/Tech in Graphite Luster Metallic. Loving the ride. just was wondering if any of you guys had the 3m bumper protector film installed ? I do a lot of highway driving and would like to keep the chips from rocks down.. Thanks guys.

potmilkz

ive seen some.. just dont get the pre-cut ones.. go tot he shops that start out with a large sheet of film and cut as they go.. the precut ones dont wrap around the bumper good enough.

Bcking81

appreciate the advice man. Definitely want it done the right way. My local Acura dealership has a contract with someone that does it not sure if they use pre cuts or not but ill find out.

maxikeem

Don't go to the dealer, they charge way more... look for a local shop around your area...

LADHAR

If u can get it done bumper fenders mirrors headlights for $450 its a good deal ( anyways in canada it is)

u can also save a ton of money using Clear plasti dip and glossifier on the top. it will look exactly like 3m but for 50-60 dollars (if u live in states)
if canada (100-150)
it is as durable as 3M

Bcking81

Thanks guys I appreciate all the info ..Will shop around for the best deal

bowldog

I bought '10 TL with it installed. Works great and makes cleaning off the bugs etc. easier.

Bcking81

I know man the one at the dealership had one is was so sleek and clean couldnt even tell it was there. I image it makes cleaning a lot easer.

potmilkz

say no to plastidip.. all i have to say..

LADHAR

Pots have 4M on his car It is the best just use that. Ask him where he got it from.

just HEIL POTMILKZ

AntSauce

iTrader: (2)

Would it be too late to put on a 3 year old car?

LADHAR

yes if u dont have chips
if you do with 3M on they gonna look worse

you have to get your bumper smoothened out first

Oswald Vater

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase! Front-end protection is a good idea. I don't do as much highway driving in the TL but am considering a bra for when I do. We have one on our 09 Ody which gets more highway miles and it is very easy to install and remove. Paid around $80 so the price was right.

mondster

not a big fan of bras... for some reason i always want to take them off. =)

Terragotti

They still make bras?

potmilkz

yes it is.. i would not.. its a waste of money.. get your bumper repainted and apply it.

having 3m put on with chips makes the bumper look even worse..

AntSauce

iTrader: (2)

Oh well. The typical eye won't notice any imperfections anyway...but you guys might say "damn Ant, you off road in the TL?" lol...Jk. It's not that bad.

potmilkz

dont trip i have dimples on my front bumper.. 35k and from a 10ft distance.. you cant see it.. only when you start detailing you would see it..