04-02-2015, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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Clear film peeling
My car came from the dealer with 3M clear film on the front bump, hood, and mirrors. I noticed its peeling a little on the edges around areas of complex curvature at the bumper.
Is this something I should bring up to the dealer? I've had the car 6 months. Its a lease as well..I don't want to get hit with any fees if I peel it off..and I definitely don't want to pay to replace it as it starts to look like crap. |
04-02-2015, 04:23 PM | #3 | |
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04-02-2015, 05:50 PM | #4 |
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If it's peeling at edges, it was probably due to application process...cleaning, curing time or warping...in any case, back to the dealer. They sub contract that out--it can be taken care of in easy order. Many shops are not as meticulous as I think they should be...quick in, quick out. I have the same and done by a high end shop, and it's fine...and my shop stands behind it. He hates any imperfections etc...hope it works out OK for you.
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04-04-2015, 12:12 PM | #5 |
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This happened on my 2010 335 and I had them redo the pieces that were coming off. I got no argument from the dealer at all. I absolutely hated the "clear bra" and will never get another one. Despite what anyone says, it is noticeable even when it's not peeling. Waxing the car with that line across the hood is a pain. No clear bras for me. I'll take my chances.
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04-04-2015, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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And I am at the other end of spectrum. Absolutely love the clear bra...never be without it.
BUT...NO "bikini line" half way up and across the bonnet...THAT is wrong way to do it and WILL be a pain. Get entire hood done and it works. If you can afford the car and some clear, you might as well do it all. Best hunk of money I have spent on the car as I hate the chips that WILL come, and dislike the idea of spot coloring. That shows worse. Just another perspective. |
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04-04-2015, 06:24 PM | #8 |
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He makes a fine point above re: Xpel...I have the 3M and while it has not peeled, [or yellowed for that matter] I did have full bonnet. Maybe the Xpel cannot be seen, but the 3M can and does collect at edge across bonnet on those I have seen--hence why I opted for full front and hood.
Cost was less than what I hear a full front is for Xpel so in it all, am verrry happy with this application. In all cases, try to get a pro to do it who has reputation for standing behind the work. I just did not like an obvious hood line half way up with the 3M....if it doesn't show using Xpel????...then fine. |
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