3M Clear Bra

[PetesRide]

Washing & Clay(no issue). What about machine polishing(no paint here)? What about Sealants & Waxes? Thanks

[LSNAutoDetailing]

All are fine. Just don't catch the edges

[TFTADetail]

Some companies warn against machine polishing. I've never experienced any problems ....... as was stated above watch those edges. Tape them off to be safe.

[FUNX650]

Which "generation" is this
3M paint protection film (PPF)?


Bob

[PetesRide]

3M Film (7 Mils) installed Nov,2012

[LSNAutoDetailing]

Which "generation" is this
3M paint protection film (PPF)?


Bob

Bob has a good point. Mine was installed in 2013 and I can do all of the above and have many times; Compound, Polish, Wax, coat (pinnacle bl diamond coating - actually came out great).

Biggest PIA is the product buildup in the seams. Megs D114 will remove it.

[frankprozzoly]

This is probably a dumb question but what happens to the film when you polish it? Does it shine up like clear coat. If theres a scratch in the film or swirls do they polish out without deteriorating the plastic film

[frankprozzoly]

Also what do you do if the scratch is through the film

[Toro1966]

Do you guys tape your seams before you polish/wax to avoid the buildup on the seams? If not, is there a direction we should be polishing to prevent the buildup or worse, the wax getting under the edges.

[LSNAutoDetailing]

This is probably a dumb question but what happens to the film when you polish it? Does it shine up like clear coat. If theres a scratch in the film or swirls do they polish out without deteriorating the plastic film

3M film is clear coated, so yes it shines. Getting out scratches is nearly impossible if they are deep because it will groove in to the soft pliable material.