Getting clear paint film put on Penny.. how far to go? - Page 6 - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve1968LS2** · #51 08-17-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DOOM

You have to us 3M film! I have done alot of these and 3M is the only film that holds up.I have installed cheaper kits and this is exactly what happens...
Maro

When you speak of the 3M film it's important to know WHICH 3M film you are talking about.

The original XPEL stuff is what would have the yellowing and age problems since it was made for the military and brought over to the auto side almost unchanged.

The newer XPEL stuff is much better but still has a bit of an orange peel effect. They have a new PREMIER line that is very smooth but my guy wasn't in love with the glue yet.

What I used was VENTURE film. It was a competator of 3M but was bought by them. It had good clarity and nice surface in regards to flatness.

**Steve1968LS2** · #52 08-17-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventura

It's been a while since Steve had this installed, I was curious on how it was holding up. Any yellowing or peeling and how well is it protecting the paint?

So far so good.. then again my car doesn't sit out in the sun all the time.

I have noticed that while it protects against rocks well it's harder to clean cone-rash off it compared to paint. Much harder.

But it does prevent rock damage, so far it's nice and clear.

**DOOM** · #53 08-17-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

When you speak of the 3M film it's important to know WHICH 3M film you are talking about.

The original XPEL stuff is what would have the yellowing and age problems since it was made for the military and brought over to the auto side almost unchanged.

The newer XPEL stuff is much better but still has a bit of an orange peel effect. They have a new PREMIER line that is very smooth but my guy wasn't in love with the glue yet.

What I used was VENTURE film. It was a competator of 3M but was bought by them. It had good clarity and nice surface in regards to flatness.

I use both XPEL and the new PREMIER I have had no problems putting on the new PREMIER. Also the old xpel has'nt been around for a while at least here in our area.