[DeTomaso] Paint protective film

Julian Kift julian_kift at hotmail.com
Tue Sep 22 18:49:27 EDT 2020 

I don't think it is so much a question of the new vs. old stuff, although obviously technology improves over time. All vinyl's have an expected life expectancy, for many of the low-end ones that's 3 years, with 7 years for higher end, but they are not indefinite. The problem is some unscrupulous installers charge high end prices for a low-end install!

My wife's Mercedes has a frontal Bra and it is still as good as the day installed after 13 years in the Nevada sun.

Julian

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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of Jim Kosloskey <jim.kosloskey at jim-kosloskey.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:48 AM
To: 'detomaso' <DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Paint protective film

I have a Motor Home with some 3M film on the front. It was factory applied. The rig is a 2007 and after about 6 years the covering began looking terrible. Hopefully the new stuff is better but this is such a known issue with Motor Homes a small industry has been built to remove the film without damaging the paint underneath.

I am told once the film hardens (around 5 years) it is very difficult to remove without damaging the paint.

But, again, hopefully the newer product are longer lasting and not as difficult to remove.

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of John Taphorn
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 7:59 AM
To: Scott Mead Photography <scott at scottmeadphotography.com>
Cc: detomaso <DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Paint protective film

Scott

As a do it yourself guy. I've done some basic applications using the 3M product on my GT5.  The hood, running boards, rear valence aft of the back wheels and 1st foot of the front hood.  It is a bit challenging to apply w/o experience.  I wish that I had the talent to do concave and compound curves, but I don't.  I would opine that if you want the front end done right, use a professional.  The material is not inexpensive and, like saran wrap, can fold over on itself real quickly. Unlike saran wrap, it is not coming back apart. The process can be real frustrating.  I used soapy water on the surface and then squeegied it out.  The pros go dry so they can stretch the material necessary for curves.

JT

On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 11:02 PM Scott Mead Photography < scott at scottmeadphotography.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I just spent the last couple of days touching up, color sanding and
> buffing the paint on 5638, and now I’m thinking of protecting all the
> energy I’ve invested in the paint. That said, I’m thinking of having a
> clear protective film installed (AKA clear bra). Have any of you had
> this installed on your Pantera(s), and if so, have you only done the
> nose, or is it better to go the entire front of the car, rockers and
> rear valence? Is there a particular brand that performs best?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Scott Mead
> #5638
>
>
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   I don't think it is so much a question of the new vs. old stuff,
   although obviously technology improves over time. All vinyl's have an
   expected life expectancy, for many of the low-end ones that's 3 years,
   with 7 years for higher end, but they are not indefinite. The problem
   is some unscrupulous installers charge high end prices for a low-end
   install!
   My wife's Mercedes has a frontal Bra and it is still as good as the day
   installed after 13 years in the Nevada sun.

   Julian
     __________________________________________________________________

   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Jim Kosloskey <jim.kosloskey at jim-kosloskey.com>
   Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:48 AM
   To: 'detomaso' <DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Paint protective film

   I have a Motor Home with some 3M film on the front. It was factory
   applied. The rig is a 2007 and after about 6 years the covering began
   looking terrible. Hopefully the new stuff is better but this is such a
   known issue with Motor Homes a small industry has been built to remove
   the film without damaging the paint underneath.
   I am told once the film hardens (around 5 years) it is very difficult
   to remove without damaging the paint.
   But, again, hopefully the newer product are longer lasting and not as
   difficult to remove.
   Jim
   -----Original Message-----
   From: DeTomaso [[1]mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On
   Behalf Of John Taphorn
   Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 7:59 AM
   To: Scott Mead Photography <scott at scottmeadphotography.com>
   Cc: detomaso <DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Paint protective film
   Scott
   As a do it yourself guy. I've done some basic applications using the 3M
   product on my GT5.  The hood, running boards, rear valence aft of the
   back wheels and 1st foot of the front hood.  It is a bit challenging to
   apply w/o experience.  I wish that I had the talent to do concave and
   compound curves, but I don't.  I would opine that if you want the front
   end done right, use a professional.  The material is not inexpensive
   and, like saran wrap, can fold over on itself real quickly. Unlike
   saran wrap, it is not coming back apart. The process can be real
   frustrating.  I used soapy water on the surface and then squeegied it
   out.  The pros go dry so they can stretch the material necessary for
   curves.
   JT
   On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 11:02 PM Scott Mead Photography <
   scott at scottmeadphotography.com> wrote:
   > Hi All,
   >
   > I just spent the last couple of days touching up, color sanding and
   > buffing the paint on 5638, and now I'm thinking of protecting all the
   > energy I've invested in the paint. That said, I'm thinking of having
   a
   > clear protective film installed (AKA clear bra). Have any of you had
   > this installed on your Pantera(s), and if so, have you only done the
   > nose, or is it better to go the entire front of the car, rockers and
   > rear valence? Is there a particular brand that performs best?
   >
   > Thanks in advance,
   >
   > Scott Mead
   > #5638
   >
   >
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