3M Scotchgard Paint Protection

[xray]

I was thinking of getting this for our new 5, but it cost over $700 to cover complete front bumper, 1/2 the hood, 1/4 of the fenders, and side mirrors. Is this worth the investment? Or should I just buy a full OE bra for under $200?

For those that haven't heard of 3M Paint Protection :

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...t_Protection/Film/Solutions/For_the_Consumer/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7rL9bD8qZ8

 

[Jamie123]

I was thinking of getting this for our new 5, but it cost over $700 to cover complete front bumper, 1/2 the hood, 1/4 of the fenders, and side mirrors. Is this worth the investment? Or should I just buy a full OE bra for under $200?

For those that haven't heard of 3M Paint Protection :

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...t_Protection/Film/Solutions/For_the_Consumer/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7rL9bD8qZ8

ive been looking into doing the same thing, after owning a protege5 that had tons of stone chips all over the hood and bumper i think its a really good investment to get the 3m stuff, those bras IMO look stupid.

 

[xray]

I'm thinking it's a good investment too. Just peel it off when you sell your 5 and it's like brand new front end. I hate the look of those paint markers over stone chips. You can still see them up close because it leaves an indent on the original paint. As for the full nose bra, I find them ugly too, but it's a cheaper alternative.

 

[nate0123]

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[fishdonotbounce]

Leather car bras actually end up messing up the front end more in the long run. Particles get caught in between and end up just scratching the paint anyway.

The clear stuff is great. If installed right, it is barely noticeable even at a few feet away and only so at the edges. I would take your car to a few local shops and ask for an estimate. It doesn't have to be 3M. Just make sure it's something reputable.

 

[BlackCherry06]

A bra is only a good alternative for someone who is willing to take care of it. Leaving on a wet or dirty bra will mess up your paint far worse than a few rock chips. You have to remove it periodically and wash it, and the car to keep grit from leaving abrasion marks on the paint. And leaving it on wet can cloud the clearcoat.

If you're a low-maintenance type of guy, go for the 3M.