I had 3M paint protection film installed on my MS6 shortly after I bought it. The shop charged me about $700 for the front bumper, front edge of the hood and fenders, side mirrors, and rocker panels.
The protection film definately helps reduce chips and scratches. but the paint on these cars is so brittle that nothing can completely prevent damage. I have a couple of spots where stones have cracked the paint under the film, and one spot where something chipped right throught the film and paint! :swearin:
If you do a lot of highway driving, especially in regions with lots of dirt and gravel on the roads, the film will probably help extend the life of the paint on the most vunerable areas.
However, I've realized that if I ever want the car to look really nice again, I'll need a new paint job. If I ever decide to go this route, I hope I can find an aftermarket paint that is much, much, much more durable than the brittle stock finish.
The protection film definately helps reduce chips and scratches. but the paint on these cars is so brittle that nothing can completely prevent damage. I have a couple of spots where stones have cracked the paint under the film, and one spot where something chipped right throught the film and paint! :swearin:
If you do a lot of highway driving, especially in regions with lots of dirt and gravel on the roads, the film will probably help extend the life of the paint on the most vunerable areas.
However, I've realized that if I ever want the car to look really nice again, I'll need a new paint job. If I ever decide to go this route, I hope I can find an aftermarket paint that is much, much, much more durable than the brittle stock finish.
