Detailing Infiniti G37 with self healing paint.

I just went through installing the film on my G37 (ordered via InvisibleMask.com--there are several companies out there that cut the actual pieces, but the film is generally the same). Some pieces--hood and upper fenders--were a piece of cake. Others--mirrors and headlights in particular--I found impossible to install neatly. Bear in mind I'm no pro, but I have installed this film on two cars previously so I wasn't a complete novice either. The first headlight I wrestled with for more than an hour before I ripped it off and gave up--similar story with the mirrors. Their undulating shapes makes applying the film very challenging, so I'd recommend a pro to install at least those parts. And for the lower-bumper piece (which is a single, HUGE piece), you need at least two people to help apply and install simultaneously from both sides.

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mannix77 (Sep 07, 2009 6:24 pm)
- snagiel (Sep 08, 2009 6:44 am)
  - mannix77 (Sep 08, 2009 6:58 am)

#5 of 7 Re: Any experience with clear film paint protectant [snagiel] by mannix77

Sep 07, 2009 (6:24 pm)

Replying to: snagiel (Sep 07, 2009 6:15 pm)

Thanks for the info.
U said u have on other vehicles. Does the non-masked paint fade versus the masked part?
did u put any on the doors to prevent other car doors leaving marks.

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snagiel (Sep 08, 2009 6:44 am)
- mannix77 (Sep 08, 2009 6:58 am)

#6 of 7 Re: Any experience with clear film paint protectant [mannix77] by snagiel

Sep 08, 2009 (6:44 am)

Replying to: mannix77 (Sep 07, 2009 6:24 pm)

Paint on modern cars doesn't really fade if kept clean and waxed even on a yearly basis. The film is supposed to be transparent to UV (and all other) radiation, and indeed, from my experience at least, I could not detect any discoloration or difference in fading for paint under the film.

I didn't apply the film to the doors--the kits don't normally include whole panels to cover doors, although I have heard of custom (pro) paint protection shops that can wrap your entire car if you'd like (probably a $1500-2000 operation, however, which I would question the value of).

I should also mention that the trouble I had with the mirrors and headlights might have been because of imprecise cuts on the kit--as I said, different firms cut them differently. You can also check with xpel.com and stongard.com (both more expensive).

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mannix77 (Sep 08, 2009 6:58 am)

#7 of 7 Re: Any experience with clear film paint protectant [snagiel] by mannix77

Sep 08, 2009 (6:58 am)

Replying to: snagiel (Sep 08, 2009 6:44 am)

Thank you for the information. I will try to hunt an installer.

I plan to keep the car for a long time, so I think its worth doing the crucial areas. My other car has scratches all over the door handle and that's what I want to prevent.

Thanks again.

Mannix.

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