Static-Cling Paint Protection Film - Page 3

FitSport · 06-26-07, 06:05

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Hmmm.. I dunno about using it for the front or other areas subject to extreme wind/buffeting

You sure wouldn't want it to come unstuck.

In my case, I was thinking about the rear hatch of the Yukon, where there's no unpainted area to grab when closing it (on the MPV I touch the license plate; on the Blazer there's a black plastic handle surround). How am I supposed to close it when it's dirty without marring the paint

Same problem on the Audis, but my wife and I flip them shut by grabbing the handle on the underside the trunk lid (gotta be very careful lest you slam it on your hand

).

Accumulator, I thought about that problem also. However, I'm thinking that as long as the vinyl film is completely sealed I shouldn't have a problem. The only problem I'm seeing right now is if the film loses its static properties, which would then lead to peeling. Anyway, I got a reply back from Window-Cling. A 48"x144" clear blank is only $69.12 plus shipping. Or a 48"x216" is $103.68. That is much cheaper and larger than what the guys at Tankslapper is offering. I emailed back expressing my interest in ordering 48"x144". One thing I also wanted to point out is that I'm also planning on doubling up on this. So, instead of just a 7.5mil film, I'll have 15mil. I just got a very nasty stone chip off the highway today, and I'm more than willing to try out this solution.

Accumulator · 06-27-07, 08:52

FitSport- I bet that stonechip has you more motivated than ever! Keep us updated on how this works out.

FitSport · 06-27-07, 06:20

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

FitSport- I bet that stonechip has you more motivated than ever! Keep us updated on how this works out.

Payment sent through PayPal. $94.12USD shipped to Canada. I got raped on the shipping there. I'm being told it will be about 3 weeks before it arrives at my door. I'll keep up with the updates as they come.

FitSport · 07-22-07, 03:47

Accumulator, stay tuned in the Product discussion section. I received the product on Friday, and we'll be showing photos of it later today.

Accumulator · 07-22-07, 11:17

FitSport- OK, cool. For future reference, I just click on the "New Posts" link every time I log on, so unless I mess up somehow I spot new threads/posts pretty reliably.

mikebai1990 · 07-22-07, 11:33

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

In my case, I was thinking about the rear hatch of the Yukon, where there's no unpainted area to grab when closing it (on the MPV I touch the license plate; on the Blazer there's a black plastic handle surround). How am I supposed to close it when it's dirty without marring the paint

Same problem on the Audis, but my wife and I flip them shut by grabbing the handle on the underside the trunk lid (gotta be very careful lest you slam it on your hand

).

Sorry, Accumulator, I don't have anything to contribute in terms of your original question, but I have to mention that I also close the trunks of our cars like you do

With the MPV, first I pull the inside latch, and then I quickly move my hand onto the outside, and push down on the license plate. With our Acura I just grip anywhere I can on the inside, and like the trunk slowly come down by itself (well, slowly, but enough to close it), and I get my hand out of there as soon as I can

I actually do the same with doors as well: I close using the inside handle and pull my hands out quickly

FitSport · 07-22-07, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

FitSport- OK, cool. For future reference, I just click on the "New Posts" link every time I log on, so unless I mess up somehow I spot new threads/posts pretty reliably.

In case you miss it, here's the new thread for this discussion. http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-p...clear-bra.html