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chrispy
09-21-2004, 07:51 PM
Is it a good idea to apply it to fresh paint? My paint is about 3 weeks old. Or how long should I wait before I get it applied? I'm thinking about getting either 3m or X-Pel. Is one better than the other? Why? Thanx for any help...
chrispy
09-22-2004, 04:21 PM
Anyone????
S14DB
09-22-2004, 04:39 PM
Saran Wrap is the best
projectRDM
09-22-2004, 05:28 PM
Give it more time for the paint to cure. 3M makes/produces 99% of the films sold, it's just whored out to other companies and renamed. I used to install it at a window tint shop, it's a great idea but the hardest thing ever to install, and there's no gaurantee the kit will be cut right or the install will go smoothly. A lot of risks for the price.
gotrice240sx
09-23-2004, 02:01 PM
x-pel is better, on the 3m u can see all the lil pores when the sun hits it
-E-
09-23-2004, 06:11 PM
was the paint air dried or baked?
chrispy
09-23-2004, 06:41 PM
Give it more time for the paint to cure. 3M makes/produces 99% of the films sold, it's just whored out to other companies and renamed. I used to install it at a window tint shop, it's a great idea but the hardest thing ever to install, and there's no gaurantee the kit will be cut right or the install will go smoothly. A lot of risks for the price.

I contacted the shop and they told me to wait atleast 3-6 weeks to cure. I'm aware that it might not be cut right to fit the car, that's why I want to look for a installer that gaurantees their work(hopefully). The shop that tinted my windows gauranteed that it would be free of bubbles or imperfections. Otherwise I might rethink getting the whole thing done.


x-pel is better, on the 3m u can see all the lil pores when the sun hits it
So I've been doin a little research and x-pel uses 3m's film. I'm gonna go around to installers to check out samples.


was the paint air dried or baked?
baked... but I'll let it cure for atleast the 6 weeks as the shop recommends.
CoasTek240
09-23-2004, 07:16 PM
lets see the paint
chrispy
09-24-2004, 09:50 AM
I don't have any pics. It's stock cobalt green. Not a real headturning color. My car is camera shy, but maybe I'll snap a few at the bar b q this weekend.