3M paint protection - protection from other cars in tight spots?

The 3M product is awesome, so is a similar product from Llumar. I suspect it would protect your car adequately in the circumstance you described. Since these products can be polished with regular car wax, I would suggest that you keep the front and rear bumper pieces waxed. In the event that another car nudges your bumper, the glossy finish should help it slide off the film instead of grabbing it and tearing it. No way to really know until the terrible event happens, but it's certainly better to apply the film and give it a try than to not try it and never know.

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.

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.

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.

as far as the bumpers are concerned: yes, they will become ratty after time. and the protection pieces are much cheaper to remove and replace than the cost of repainting a bumper.

i worked at st> I've had mine for a couple of years and there are no noticeable damage

The rear bumper film also serves to protect the top of the bumper when lifting items to and from the trunk if you have a low liftover. Ultimately when you sell the car, you can either leave it on for the buyer or remove it to expose a brand-new looking paint finish. Either way it's a win-win product.

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