I've had mine for a couple of years and there are no noticeable damage
marks. I frequent the local interstates and small rocks and debris are the
standard here. It may show tears if another vehicle strikes it, but keeping
it waxed and slick will help prevent it from those types of rips.


"J. Perry" > wrote in message
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>> > I am considering 3M's clear paint protection material for my next new
>> > car. I know it is designed for protecting paint from flying rocks at
>> > speed. However, I would like to know from people who had it applied,
>> > how effective is the film in protecting your front bumper from other
>> > cars. (I also plan to get a custom piece made for my rear bumper). In
>> > the city I live in, I rely mostly on tight street parking. My last car
>> > became full of paint chips and scrapes on my bumpers quickly. Thanks
>>
>> It doesn't improve the structural integrity of the peice, only reduces
>> the
>> occurance of chips in the paint job. It might help marginally for a
>> very,
>> very light scratch.
>>
>> -Russ.
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> Does this type of material show burrs or tears in it? Just curious as to
> whether or not it starts looky pretty ratty over time as it fends off
> paint
> chips and niks from other types of flying debris.
>
> Ron M.
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