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VViViD 3M Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film 12

VViViD 3M Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film 12" Wide Choose Your Size Including Tools (12" x 6")

VViViD 3M Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film 12
$ 8.99

Score By Feature

Based on 1,765 ratings
Adhesion
8.38
Value for money
7.88
Durability
7.56
Sheerness
7.47
Easy to install
6.96

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Product Description

By entering your model number, you can make sure that this fits.
Once installed, 3M Scotchgard paint protection film blends in seamlessly.
8 mil thick adhesive-backed clear polyurethane film
Reduces the appearance of paint chips and scratches, as well as the damage caused by road debris.
Maintains the appearance of your car's paint for a longer period of time!
Yellow Detailer Squeegee and two Anti-Scratch VViViD Felt Decals are included in the VViViD Toolkit.

Questions & Answers

I'm curious about the thickness. ?

The material used in conjunction with the backing paper is. It's 015 thick, and it doesn't come with any backing paper. 008, which is about the same thickness as good printer paper.

On my car, I have a bumper sticker that I want to keep safe. Is it okay if I put this on top of a sticker to extend its life?

It should work as long as you clean it thoroughly before using it. The bumper and the sticker are what I'm referring to.

Could I use this to seal the leak in my sunroof (which isn't worth repairing in such an old car)?

If it's leaking because of a crack in the glass, then yes; if it's because of a sealant issue, I'm not so sure. Check the measurements; depending on the size of your sunroof, it may not fit.

Is it in centimeters or centimeters?

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Selected User Reviews For VViViD 3M Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film 12" Wide Choose Your Size Including Tools (12" x 6")

Anti-glare headlight ant-glare headlight ant-glare head On the market, there is a yellowing product
5/5

Clean your headlights if they've become yellowed. br>Polish the restored headlightbr>Clean with isopropyl alcohol to remove any grease or fingerprintsbr>Wear Nitrile glovesbr>Wash your gloves with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dust or fingerprintsbr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br br>If necessary, use a hair dryer to help the film stretch around any irregular curvesbr>Trim around headlights with a razorbr>br>Headlights are now protected for three years from yellowing caused by UV and oxygen, as well as rock chips. 5 yearsbr>br>3 yearsbr>br>4 yearsbr>br>5 yearsbr>br Simply remove the film and re-install it after 5 years. apply a new layer of film for three more minutes 5 yearsbr>br>In my opinion, the best headlight protection on the market.

Sadie Webster
Sadie Webster
| Nov 22, 2021
Don't expect instructions when you use the soap solution! I did a lot of research and asked everyone I knew who could help me with this, as well as watching a lot of videos to make sure I wasn't going to screw this up too badly! What went wrong! Some of it was F'd up by me! The big question is whether or not to use soap
4/5

It just goes back and forth so much, and if you do it this way, you might end up with this and that! As a result *"$ It would have been a lifesaver if you guys had followed the instructions!! So, no soap in the first round, and it's thrown out. It went on like a dream the second time around with soap, and it still looks great! It's been over two months since that happened. So, as much as I wanted to give this a three or two star rating due to the inconvenience, the product looks and performs as it should.

Jaziel Horn
Jaziel Horn
| Jan 16, 2021
Wet application of a sticky product
5/5

Peel back (without heat) and reapply this forgiving vinyl. On a bare plastic (no clear coat) headlight, this was painted with filtered water. With the use of a heat gun, it is both durable and flexible. If the surface has complex curves, you'll only need a heat gun. If the surface is flat with a single fold bend, you can apply it without using a heat gun and, if you're feeling brave, even without using water. Water allows for more attempts at peeling back and reapplying. This was done on a Mazda 2 headlight, which was a difficult surface to work with and necessitated the use of a heat gun and water. If you get minor stretch marks or foggy spots after applying the product, don't worry about it. Don't be concerned. Even in a slightly cooler climate, this will fade within days. See the illustration for more information. It's crystal clear and clingy.

Matteo Duncan
Matteo Duncan
| Nov 17, 2021
The answer is PERFECT
5/5

Unfortunately, my garbage pail is located on the island in my new kitchen, which I painted as a beautiful "pop of color. " We're obviously "trashy" people, so we're constantly removing trash from that drawer. The issue was that after only four months in the house, I could see where the paint was peeling. To see if it would help, I bought a sheet of VViVId 3M clear paint protection vinyl. . . . and BOY, did it work. I touched up the paint along the top of the drawer, then cut and applied a strip of vinyl. It's CLEAR, so all you can see is the drawer's color, and it protects the paint. So there will be no more scratches! br>br>This vinyl film was simple to install and is the PERFECT solution to my issue!.

Karsyn Simpson
Karsyn Simpson
| Dec 13, 2021
This was not the easiest thing I had to do this week
5/5

I love this product and have refinished several pairs of clear vinyl overhead lights. I purchased this to match the finish on my Honda's headlights. Going through several grits of wet sanding paper and then applying the final polishes took a significant amount of time and effort. To make all of that work last, I got a spray bottle filled with a few drops of mild soap, water, and isopropyl and cleaned the lenses with it. After spraying the headlights down, it was a little tricky to apply the film, but squeegeeing and adhering it was a breeze. I'm no pro, so there were a couple of tiny little spots with water under them that I couldn't get out of. This film is inexpensive enough that if I don't like it, I can simply remove it and try again. br>br>The tiny plastic tool that came with it is designed to work with composites rather than vinyl. For my next set, I think I'll invest in a silicone squeegee. What about the small black felt tabs that came with it? I'm still stumped as to how I'm going to handle them. If you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments section so that others can benefit from them as well. br>br>I will purchase this product again for the same purpose, and I will recommend it to a friend who wishes to do the same.

Ian IQBAL
Ian IQBAL
| Jul 17, 2021
Hood / Bumper Guard or "Clear Bra" is a great option
5/5

Take your time and clean the area that will be protected with this excellent product. Trim to the size you want it to be. Spray soapy water (Dawn) on the vehicle and vinyl with a spray bottle. Using a squeegee, squeegee the water out of the bubbles. Shrink the material around curves and edges with a heat gun.

Finnley Jones
Finnley Jones
| Nov 13, 2021
I found the film to be less durable than others I've used in the past
3/5

The film is too pliable and soft to provide long-lasting paint protection. It was used to protect the powder coat on an ATV's frame. I used this film to replace the film that had been on my frame for over two years, and it lasted less than one ride, despite the fact that it was the same thickness as the old film. Is VViViD a film that is more durable? Is it possible that I made a mistake and bought the incorrect one?.

Kase Dixon
Kase Dixon
| Dec 15, 2021
It just didn't work
3/5

We put it on four days ago and went on a trip the day before yesterday, and the edge had peeled up. We stuck to the instructions to a tee! This is the 8m, and we believe that because it is an 8m, it will not wrap under as shown in the video. It was going to fall apart. We're not happy with the outcome, despite all the effort it took to get here!.

Brennan Harvey
Brennan Harvey
| May 24, 2021

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