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Old 01-30-2005, 10:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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doing some research

I am in charge of marketing at the company I work at. We are preparing for the upcoming auto shows in the spring. I would like some feed back on what people think about paint protection film on their vehicles (also known as clear bra, rock blockers, etc...).

Thanks for the help. I have it installed on my c230. Let me know I'll send you pics.
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Old 01-31-2005, 06:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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RE: doing some research

someone must have an opinion about this product...
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Old 01-31-2005, 09:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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RE: doing some research

tc1, I have been seriously considering about having the front-end protection applied on my E55 (Tectite Gray). The durability of the film, it's ability to not-yellow over time, and also the proficiency of the installer is of great importance. The person I was considering did the installation for the Porsche and Viper clubs here in So. Cal. But has moved on and I don't know where he went. I am still currently checking installers and reading up on the latest long-term product evaluations. Basically, if it doesn't make the car look like crap after a few years, I'm all for it. Please post some pics.
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Old 01-31-2005, 09:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RE: doing some research

I used to have that black rock blocker (also called bra) for my other vehicle (Camry).
It worked well. I do not like chips on windshield and all dings exterior from that popping stone from highway cruising.

I am asking other drivers, especially who drives big trucks, put mud guard (or whatever it called that covers behind wheels) and check your tire regular. It is really pain replacing windshield.
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Old 01-31-2005, 10:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Dimple... the concerns your have are good... according to our reseach... most paint protection manufactures have resolved the issue of yellowing. Make sure that you find an installer that has experience. Wish I could help, but I don't know any one in your neck of the woods.

if you want pics check out our gallery at http://www.tccustommotoring.com/ppg.htm

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Old 01-31-2005, 11:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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RE: doing some research

If you guys are interested I can set up a group buy or a special promo code for the forum.

Thanks for the feed back guys.
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Old 02-01-2005, 11:47 AM   #7 (permalink)
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tc1, I have been seriously considering about having the front-end protection applied on my E55 (Tectite Gray). The durability of the film, it's ability to not-yellow over time, and also the proficiency of the installer is of great importance. The person I was considering did the installation for the Porsche and Viper clubs here in So. Cal. But has moved on and I don't know where he went. I am still currently checking installers and reading up on the latest long-term product evaluations. Basically, if it doesn't make the car look like crap after a few years, I'm all for it. Please post some pics.
[:D]I have it on 5 cars and it has held up very well. The film is Venture Shield and has not yellowed at all from the earliest (2 years old) to the newest 6 months old. All cars are rarely exposed to the elements other than when they are driven. The key is to be certain of the installer's quality of work. I have seen some real hack jobs that do look like hell. Get references before hand.

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Old 02-03-2005, 08:42 PM   #8 (permalink)
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venture is awesome.. thats the stuff we use... thanks for the feed back... I hope there is more to come from the other memebers
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Old 02-04-2005, 05:05 AM   #9 (permalink)
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tc1,
Should be taking delivery of my car in a month or so,
are their any places in Queens, Nassau area that install
the venture shield product?
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Old 02-04-2005, 08:27 PM   #10 (permalink)
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you found it... lol... we install, but we are in brooklyn.. but if you like we do mobile work too (only if you have an indoor garage)... let me know... for more info goto my website www.tccustommotoring.com and give me a call its on the site, just mention that you are on the mb forum..
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