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Review on 🎨 VViViD 3M Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film 6 Inch Wide - Ultimate Size Selection with Complete Tool Set (6 Inch x 48 Inch) by Scott Goff

Revainrating 5 out of 5

WORKS GREAT - Car Detailing

Used on the new 2018 Equinox white tailgate and bumper. A small 9" x 6" strip under the license plate to the edge of the deck where the hand pushes to close the tailgate (no power); and the remaining 39" x 6" in cross-section of the bumper where loading cargo could scratch the surface. After watching a few YouTube videos, I found that an alcohol-water mix was the cleanser and a baby shampoo and vinyl-water mix was the most logical method. Even with a new car, a thorough cleaning is a must, as even the smallest features appear exaggerated in the final finish. If you notice a spot, lift the film, clean/rinse and reapply. Cutting is best done with scissors as vinyl is durable and a razor can scratch the paint. Patience and perseverance in working foil over the complex curves of the body will eventually overcome blisters and wrinkles. A wider and more flexible squeegee (body putty dispenser) than intended is required as work areas are repeatedly processed to match the film. However, after all the work, the next day it turned out that several small "fish eyes" appeared under the foil of the trunk. They only appear in bright light when viewed closely. The installation is imperceptible in two steps.

Pros
  • Crumpled Packaging
Cons
  • Crumpled Packaging