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Old 06-08-2013, 08:08 PM
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Just finished the nose of my GT40 with 3M Defender. Product exceeded my expectations. Tips for good results are:
1. Do a test area first to get feel for spraying and coverage. It does peel off easily.
2. DON'T FORGET TO WAX FIRST
3. Wait 2-3 minutes between each of the 3 coats. This minimizes run risk.
4. If nozzle spits stop immediately and clean nozzle. I only had this happen once and it still blended in when it cured.
5. Let cure in shade for about 1hr. so material can level out. Then roll into sun for rest of cure. Mine cured in 2 hours at 75 degrees.
Is this as good as adhesive film? Probably not, but at $25 I was amazed it looks as good. As far as chip protection time will tell.
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