Nova2009Mazda5
Member
Hi, I've had my 5 for about 3 weeks now. I'm considering having the 3M protective paint shield (clear bra) applied. It is supposed to protect against everything from bird droppings to small rocks that otherwise would ding the paint and invite rust. It's not cheap -- a local shop that specializes in the procedure quoted me $800 for their deluxe option (complete front section plus inner door areas).
Not sure this is a wise investment. I mean, I know that after a few years a car's front can look like it lost a BB gun fight, with flecks of paint missing everywhere. This paint shield will certainly minimize that, and reduce the number of times I have to reach for touch-up paint.
But of course dings and scratches and rust can crop up almost anywhere, and this shield only covers about 1/4 of the car's exterior surface.
Questions for fellow-5 owners (especially those who have had their car for a year or more): how is your paint job holding up? What does your front end look like after a few years on the road? Are you finding any rust issues? If so, where? Anyone with first-hand knowledge about these paint shields?
Not sure this is a wise investment. I mean, I know that after a few years a car's front can look like it lost a BB gun fight, with flecks of paint missing everywhere. This paint shield will certainly minimize that, and reduce the number of times I have to reach for touch-up paint.
But of course dings and scratches and rust can crop up almost anywhere, and this shield only covers about 1/4 of the car's exterior surface.
Questions for fellow-5 owners (especially those who have had their car for a year or more): how is your paint job holding up? What does your front end look like after a few years on the road? Are you finding any rust issues? If so, where? Anyone with first-hand knowledge about these paint shields?
