turbine38

Just shopping for opinions on this product...anyone?

markpaco

Good stuff. All the companies pretty much use the same product (3M) but differ in the precuts they make.

It looks almost invisible on dark colors but, depending on the shade of white, can appear off-white/yellowish on light colored cars. It appears off-white on my integra but is visibly clear on my supra (both white cars). But from a far distance and/or in bright light, you can't see it on a white car.

I've peeled off the stuff before and it doesn't leave any residue. Even if it leaves residue, it can be cleaned off easily with adhesive remover.

The surface quality can differ quite a bit depending on the location on the car and/or installer skill. Overall, it doesn't really matter since it is a sacrificial part. I've had some areas peel away and had dirt get stuck under it. I either cut that part away or left it alone.

I don't think you really need this unless you live on the west side where you get a lot of hwy miles. City driving/East side driving doesn't go fast enough to require it. It is also helpful for auto-x/track days instead of putting painter's tape all over your car.

Below is a pic of my Integra. You can see it on the fender (terminating at the fender/bumper interface) and bumper (terminating just below the tip of the corner lamp) if you look really good. I have a bunch of other pics of my integra but you can't see it as well as this pic.

mackeywatson

So which places install this stuff?

turbine38

Yea thanks markpaco for the helpful info...any professional installers?

jzz30

nice teg
but your rims could use some cleaning

markpaco

Yeah, my wheels clean until their first track day. The paint softened and the brake dust stuck to it. Each wheel must be 0.25 oz heavier from brake dust now. Now have a backup set of stock wheels on the car that are already the color of brake dust (graphite). I want to repaint the set in the picture and get them back on the car because they are 4 lbs lighter than stock. Well 3 lbs and 15.75 oz lighter than stock.

Sorry I don't know any professional installers as this product has a small market here in the islands. If you know how to tint it isn't much different. I heard that TnT installs this stuff but I bet it would cost $$$ to have them install it. I personally would not pay more than $150 to have someone put it on. $100 would be more like it though. I installed it on both my cars but I would not trust me putting it on yours.

L8-APX

I wouldn't put adhesive remover on my paint unless it says something about being safe for clear coats...maybe like that bug and tar remover?

My roommate has it on his white mazda3, and it is almost invisible-its not yellow or anything. when it gets dirty, the dirt will collect where the invisibra ends and forms a slight ridge/seam.

I was certain that I would put the stuff on any car I had that cost me more than $30k (like this one) but after seeing it, I think I'll just paint my chips. Just my personal choice. The product looks great.

My roommate ordered his film online, and had someone install it. I can probably get his number if you want it. I think people who can tint should be able to handle the process, as it is similar, but with more curves.

mackeywatson

Just found out that T&T Tinting installs this stuff. Don't know how much it is I think I'm gonna go find out.

808style

its probably gonna be pricey, but let us know what you get quoted