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Old 07-30-2014, 08:13 PM
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Anyone try this stuff. Does it go on invisibly and last? I could see a nightmare in the wrong hands.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/lan...der-spray-film
Old 07-30-2014, 08:23 PM
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Not very good reviews and should only be considered in limited situations and only for a short time. Prior discussions:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-defender.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...y-on-film.html
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Thanks Rick
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Trust me. Even if you use it correctly, you'll end up using your fingernails to get it off...and it will take hours.
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Originally Posted by motomanvette
Trust me. Even if you use it correctly, you'll end up using your fingernails to get it off...and it will take hours.
Just curious, but did you wax heavily (theirs or some other brand) before applying? How heavy was the coating? How long was the time between application and removal?

This seems to be a product with potential, but every bit of info from those who have actually used it is helpful.
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My neighbor works for 3M and is in the know on the product, his department works closely with the other department that developed the product. He applied the product on his daily driver this week. Its a complicated to apply- it goes on heavy, really heavy. Not what you would expect. You have little time between coats.

It took a bit to get the product applied properly, a lot of testing. Once he got the hang of it-its pretty good finish wise. No one knows the longevity other than the product info from 3M yet in all environments.

I can say its looks pretty good but I see it a season to season type application. Once you apply- if you wax well before and want to remove it you can in decent size sections.

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