Originally Posted by Jeff.H
Has anyone used the 3M clear plastic on the front of their Crossfire?
A few Vette buddies have it on their cars and you cant even see it unless you really know what to look for. I was going to get it on the Z06 when it comes out of the paint shop, but since I am trading it in on a Crossfire as soon as it comes back I was thinking of putting it on the Crossfire instead. You can install it yourself if you know what you are doing, but I will have it professionally installed.
Just wondering if anyone has used it here. There is a kit at
www.stongard.com if you are not familiar with it. There are also other brands out there but they are basically all the same 3M stuff, just slightly different patterns.
the 3M film is installed in the pictures below.
i used xpel on the hood, fenders, bumper and headlamp/fog lamp areas. i used invinca-shield on the mirrors, windshield frame, rocker panels, grille, behind front tire and in front of rear tire and behind rear tire...30 some pieces in all. i am an installer...if you have any questions...let me know. i have installed the 3M film on 3 crossfires so far and about 100 other makes and models. look below pics for install process. cheers!
Stongard Installation Instructions
Items needed:
1. New large plastic spray bottle
2. Rubbing alcohol
3. Glass cleaner
4. Water
5. Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo (allows you to pull up and re-apply SG for flaws or bubbles during install)
6. Scissors
7. Heat gun / blow dryer
8. X-acto knife
9. Minimum of 2 people to install (required for large pieces)
10. Lots of patience!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Use factory touch-up paint on any stone chips, apply with a toothpick. Allow paint to dry thoroughly.
2. Apply glass cleaner to paint surface, allow glass cleaner to soak. Re-spray and remove with a lint free towel. This removes any dead bugs on the paint surface.
3. Apply straight rubbing alcohol on a towel, apply to paint surface where Stongard (SG) will be applied. This removes any remaining wax.
4. Mix solution: water, rubbing alcohol, and a cap full of Johnson & Johnsonfs Baby Shampoo. Shake well.
5. Use scissors to cut out all pieces of SG from backing paper.
6. Start with smallest pieces first.
7. Saturate first area where SG will be applied on the car.
8. Spray finger tips with solution to avoid leaving print on the film.
9. Remove SG from paper and saturate adhesive side of film with solution, re-spray car surface. The wetter the better.
10. Line up SG, and saturate front of film.
11. Squeegee from the inside/out, pushing bubbles outward to the edge of the film.
12. Pull up if necessary to remove flaws, re-soak and re-squeegee.
13. Repeat for each piece.
14. Use heat gun/blow dryer for adhering loose edges. Squeegee. Be careful not to wrinkle film by using too much heat.
15. Apply largest pieces last.
16. Keep all surfaces wet/saturated at all times, until set in place.
Flaws will be present after installation, donft be alarmed. Park the car in the direct sunlight to aid with flaw removal. Donft be judgmental until at least a week after installation. Almost all flaws with evaporate with time.
Some trimming may be required on the edges. Use an X-acto knife to glightlyh to score SG, lift edge and remove excess SG. Donft push too hard when trimming, you may damage, scratch or etch the vehicles paint.