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04-27-2010, 10:43 PM | #1 |
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Venture Shield Just Installed!!
http://www.ventureshield.com/
PERFECT install by Ben at Park Place Ltd in Bellevue, WA....it's nearly invisible on my Imola Red. Regards
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05-02-2010, 08:17 AM | #4 |
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$995
Amortized this expense into the purchase or appx $18 additional/month
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05-26-2010, 11:36 AM | #5 |
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I'm doing this on my own.. I done it for all my car since 2002 (accord, golf, tsx) and now a Z4.. Had 3m, armor shield, xpel, and now Venture.. I think it's all pretty much same company
Did you have wax on the car before install or was it clean and prepped and installed ? Anyway, so I plan to wash the car, clay it, and install the venture shield on it.. I been searching through a lot of the forums and can't find the proper way to wash it so that I can strip or remove the existing wax so this bonds better. I couldn't find if it was better to have this over bare paint or waxed paint. In the past, it's always over bare non waxed paint. The last one i did was in 2005 and it still looks new.. |
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05-26-2010, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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Using a wash like the Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss will help pull any existing wax.
Or do a 50/50 mix of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and wipe down the area being covered with the film. I've heard that 3M did purchase Venturshield; but that the film is still different. If I recall correctly, the Venturshield doesn't have the clear-coat protection that 3M has... but is slightly thicker and also resembles the factory paint finish more closely. I've gone with Ventureshield on my cars.
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05-26-2010, 05:01 PM | #7 |
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Yes, that is true, if you go to venture shield, it redirects to 3m site.. my shield does not say 3m, hopefully its the old style.. ill check if its different from my other car
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05-26-2010, 07:40 PM | #9 |
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I had the 3M installed on my M and it is simply amazing. Absolutely no nicks or marks after 6000 miles and two track days.
I also had the film installed on the rocker panels since they get a lot of rock damage over time also. For the comment of a DIY, I really recommend that you have some professional do it. Even though the film that was installed on the front was pre-cut, they really had to mold it to the contours of the bumper. The rockers were covered with one large sheet from front to back. It took the 'professionals' three hours to install. I think the OP will really like his new 'protection' for the car.... |
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The only reason I'm pulling a DIY is because I done so many iphones and blackberry, they have more curves than a Z Ill be doing it next weekend after I buy all the clay and stuff to clean the car..
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