| What is a Clear Bra rock chip
protection film FAQ's?
Can I
install a 3M VentureShield clear bra film myself?
The materials for a clear bra package are expensive and you could damage the film when
applying it yourself. Professional installers have the best experience
and skill required to apply the film around complex curves, headlights, grills, bumpers and all other areas on today's vehicles.
Will a 3M
VentureShield
clear
bra film damage the paint if the film is removed?
If the film is properly applied to a fully cured painted vehicle, it can
be removed without damaging paint surfaces beneath the film. If a clear
bra is installed on a repainted, older or not properly cured paint there
is a risk of the paint being damage when removed.
Can
3M VentureShield
clear
bra film be installed over a vehicle that has had the paint touched
up?
Any repainted surfaces on your vehicle will need to be fully cured
before applying
3M VentureShield paint protection film. If a
clear bra film is removed, it is possible that the area around the touch-up paint
could peel off. The film will protect the area until the film is
removed.
Will the paint smear if
3M VentureShield
clear bra film is applied over a newly painted vehicle?
The paint on a newly painted vehicle must be cured or baked according to
manufacturer's recommendations. Your body shop should be able to provide
you with this information.
Can I
cover the whole vehicle with
3M VentureShield
clear bra film?
Yes. Call for details.
Can
3M VentureShield
clear bra film be applied over graphics?
Yes, clear bra films can be applied over vinyl graphics however, if the
film is removed, damage may occur to the underlying graphic during the
removal process.
Does
3M VentureShield
clear bra film stick to plastic?
Yes - but only to smooth surfaces.
Does
3M VentureShield
clear bra film resist yellowing?
Yellowing can occur due to UV rays affecting the material or by little
dust particles getting stuck in the porous clear bra material. You can
lessen the chances of your clear bra film and headlight overlays from
yellowing by waxing the material whenever you wax your vehicle.
Can I
use wax over
3M VentureShield
clear bra film?
Yes. When waxing the vehicle, some wax may build up along the film
edges. This can easily be removed when dry with a soft brush such as a
toothbrush or detailer brush.
• Do not use any waxes containing dyes or waxes that are not recommended
for urethanes.
• Abrasive polishes and/or rubbing compounds are not to be used.
• One way to minimize the wax buildup is to use spray wax around the
film edges.
How is a
clear bra or headlight overlay film maintained?
Once applied, refrain from washing the vehicle in an automated car wash
for 48 hours. We suggest you keep the vehicle in the sun to help cure
and dry the protective film. Washing after that time presents no
problem, but be careful if using a pressure washer along leading edges
of film.
Can
3M VentureShield
clear bra or headlight overlay film be removed?
Yes. For removal
of the film, simply heat the surface to approximately 150°F and begin by
working a corner of the film with your fingernail. If any
adhesive remains, simply use any adhesive cleaner or 3M™ General Purpose
Adhesive Cleaner (3M Part #08984) and wipe clean with a soft cloth. If
any sections are known to have been repainted, extreme caution should be
taken on those areas during removal as there is a slight risk of the
paint being lifted.
Will 3M
VentureShield clear bra film
really stop rocks from chipping the car?
Yes.
How long
should I wait to apply your product if my car has been repainted?
You will need to talk to your body shop and see what they recommend. The
time that they say you should wait to wax the paint, is the same time
you will need to wait to install clear bra film.
How long
does it take to install a full kit?
Usually no longer than half a day.
I don’t
like to see the line on the hood, can you cover the entire hood?
Yes, covering the whole hood is possible.
I have
an aftermarket bumper, can a clear bra be applied over it?
Yes.
Is the
application of the film permanent?
No, the film can be removed at anytime.
What is 3M VentureShield? 3M VentureShield is
the toughest chip protection film on the market. Combining excellent
elastic properties and optical clarity with a high shear and tack
adhesive, 3M VentureShield is twice as stone resistant as the leading
competitor.
Will it diminish the appearance of my car?
3M
VentureShield will protect your car for years and remain virtually
invisible.
Can VentureShield be washed and waxed?
Yes, you may wash and wax your vehicle as if 3M VentureShield were not
present.
Will my car fade under the sun? Yes.
3M VentureShield film is UV stable, but will allow UV rays to penetrate.
This feature eliminates the "two shades" of paint problem resulting from
traditional car "bras."
If I sell my car, can 3M VentureShield be removed?
Yes. 3M VentureShield uses a patented acrylic adhesive which can be safely
removed without residue, leaving your car looking as great today as the
day you bought it! |