Paint Protection Film Gone Wrong - 997 Turbo Cab
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Finding a competent installer is definitely the key!
Cliff (Auto Armor) did my install a few months ago -He is definitely a competent installer!!
I just had my car done by Autoarmor Clear Protective Films in Columbia, MD. I have used other vendors with different products and his is hands down the BEST! I would post pics but honestly you can't see the film. I don't remember the exact product but it is a 3M product and it is the film that covers the entire hood, not just a third. Bottom line, if you live in the Baltimore, MD area, check this guy out, he does fantastic work!
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Wow, that I can't believe how bad the initial film application was. It's even worse considering it was a pre-cut kit! There shouldn't even be any razor involved! Regardless, you guys did a fantastic job with the new film.
BTW: You have something under your fingernail...
BTW: You have something under your fingernail...
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Those close up pics are great examples of why it's important to find a good installer. The before and after pics are night and day. Premier is the best IMO. I've had numerous cars done by them and all have been flawless. I just hope the owner of that car was able to get his money back if he had paid at all.
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i am not even sure why people apply film to their cars:
first, it's way too damn expensive!
second, you can get it painted brand new for almost the same price or less.
third, the film will eventually turn old and yellow,
and fourth, it's ugly!
first, it's way too damn expensive!
second, you can get it painted brand new for almost the same price or less.
third, the film will eventually turn old and yellow,
and fourth, it's ugly!
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first, it's way too damn expensive!
~ Its all relative, for some possibly but if your dropping $150k+ for a vehicle that you plan to keep for a while $5k is cheap insurance
second, you can get it painted brand new for almost the same price or less.
~ In my opinion, an outstanding quality paint job done by professionals will cost $10k+. Not to mention the resale on you car will take a hit for an average repaint.
third, the film will eventually turn old and yellow,
and fourth, it's ugly!
~ In my opinion, if done right you cannot notice it is there at all. As for the yellowing your installer chose to use the wrong film.
~ Its all relative, for some possibly but if your dropping $150k+ for a vehicle that you plan to keep for a while $5k is cheap insurance
second, you can get it painted brand new for almost the same price or less.
~ In my opinion, an outstanding quality paint job done by professionals will cost $10k+. Not to mention the resale on you car will take a hit for an average repaint.
third, the film will eventually turn old and yellow,
and fourth, it's ugly!
~ In my opinion, if done right you cannot notice it is there at all. As for the yellowing your installer chose to use the wrong film.
Last edited by cjv; Apr 28, 2010 at 08:39 AM. Reason: Edited in red to eliminate somewhat offensive language
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We certainly do. Since you are in Southern California, please contact us by phone 714-628-0100. Thank you.
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Wow, that original job was definitely ugly. Not to mention hacking up the paint. What a nightmare. The series of pics showing the replacement product by your shop looks impeccable. Thanks for posting.
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i can see that you are really trying to rationalize your purchase of a clear bra.
5k really? ouch!
any high end repair shop will tell you that getting film is a complete waste of money. the only portion that you might ever need would be the bumper and maybe half the hood.
10k for a paint job? wow!
5k really? ouch!
any high end repair shop will tell you that getting film is a complete waste of money. the only portion that you might ever need would be the bumper and maybe half the hood.
10k for a paint job? wow!
first, it's way too damn expensive!
~ Its all relative, for some possibly but if your dropping $150k+ for a vehicle that you plan to keep for a while $5k is cheap insurance
second, you can get it painted brand new for almost the same price or less.
~ Not even close, an outstanding quality paint job done by professionals will cost $10k+. Not to mention the resale on you car will take a hit for an average repaint.
third, the film will eventually turn old and yellow,
and fourth, it's ugly!
~ Ignorant comment, if done right you cannot notice it is there at all. As for the yellowing your installer chose to use the wrong film.
~ Its all relative, for some possibly but if your dropping $150k+ for a vehicle that you plan to keep for a while $5k is cheap insurance
second, you can get it painted brand new for almost the same price or less.
~ Not even close, an outstanding quality paint job done by professionals will cost $10k+. Not to mention the resale on you car will take a hit for an average repaint.
third, the film will eventually turn old and yellow,
and fourth, it's ugly!
~ Ignorant comment, if done right you cannot notice it is there at all. As for the yellowing your installer chose to use the wrong film.
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; Apr 27, 2010 at 01:58 PM. Reason: not the place to sell even if a joke
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i can see that you are really trying to rationalize your purchase of a clear bra.
5k really? ouch!
any high end repair shop will tell you that getting film is a complete waste of money. the only portion that you might ever need would be the bumper and maybe half the hood.
10k for a paint job? wow!
5k really? ouch!
any high end repair shop will tell you that getting film is a complete waste of money. the only portion that you might ever need would be the bumper and maybe half the hood.
10k for a paint job? wow!
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that's exactly the point!!!
when would you ever need to respray the entire car?
would you put film on the entire car as well? i don't think so!
you only need the bumper and half of the front hood...
if you are paying 5k to get your car covered... then you are throwing money out the window.
thanks for the negative rep Premier Films!
by the way, someone edited my previous post. is it "1984" in here?
when would you ever need to respray the entire car?
would you put film on the entire car as well? i don't think so!
you only need the bumper and half of the front hood...
if you are paying 5k to get your car covered... then you are throwing money out the window.
thanks for the negative rep Premier Films!
by the way, someone edited my previous post. is it "1984" in here?
Last edited by Killer911; Apr 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM.