Lamin-x + 1M Paint Protection

Drillslinger · 07-21-2011, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the heads-up Dan! I've been waiting for these and to get 15% off to boot...

MusclezMarinara · 07-21-2011, 11:35 AM

i heard 3m yellows and theres another one umm....veilguard i think... any input i need to do my 1m

Dan Parker · 07-21-2011, 12:23 PM

From Lamin-x

"Yes, we use VentureShield Ultra

The wax is okay. The glaze and sealant should be okay, but it is best to test it on a small area first to make sure it doesn't stain the film.

I'm not sure if the bumper strip wraps around into the wheel well. Each kit is different and we haven't installed one yet. If it doesn't, then you might be able stretch it a little bit to wrap some."

evolution80 · 07-21-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

From Lamin-x

"Yes, we use VentureShield Ultra

The wax is okay. The glaze and sealant should be okay, but it is best to test it on a small area first to make sure it doesn't stain the film.

I'm not sure if the bumper strip wraps around into the wheel well. Each kit is different and we haven't installed one yet. If it doesn't, then you might be able stretch it a little bit to wrap some."

that is cool!

hope the shop where i will get the venture shield protection done will have those templates ready next month!

fastauto · 07-21-2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

i heard 3m yellows and theres another one umm....veilguard i think... any input i need to do my 1m

i have never had an issue with 3M and i have it on my car now. Even though it is a pain in the ass to take the car in and get it done, if you do have any issues including it turning yellow they will replace it free of charge

Dan Parker · 07-21-2011, 07:25 PM

If it's such a pain in the arse to bring your car in why have a product that is known to turn yellow, warrantee of not? I'm not trying to start a coke/pepsi war but I've had several other films and wasn't impressed. Anyway, I'm picking up the car tomorrow with windows tinted and film applied. I'll take some pics of the areas where the film is.

sjw985 · 07-21-2011, 08:23 PM

Can this film be removed and/or replaced in the future when it starts to degrade? How difficult a process is it and what risk is there (if any) to the underlying finish?

Dan Parker · 07-21-2011, 09:05 PM

If you apply a little heat and slowly pull from one corner it peels away without much trouble. I had this film on the side sills of my Elise and it took a ton if track abuse. The previous film on that car shredded like cheese after 2 events.

Dan Parker · 07-22-2011, 11:29 AM

I just picked up my car an hour ago. The job came out perfect! The side sills (aka rocker panels) came out great! The template actually protects more area then I expected. The seam at the door edge is only visible with the door open and you really have to search for it as it lines up with a bend in the door sill. The film also wraps around the inside of the front and rear of the the fender well. I took some pics but you can't see anything in them. With good eyes you might be able to see the edges of the rear fender flare paint protection but even that takes close inspection.

All this and there's only 280 mystery miles on my odometer!

Thanks Lamin-x!!!

TunedM2C · 07-22-2011, 11:39 AM

Nice. Looks like I'll be going with the front protection kit. How much is it to install would you say?

Dan Parker · 07-22-2011, 12:34 PM

I really can't quote an installation price.

evolution80 · 07-22-2011, 12:39 PM

looking good

the only downside is leaving my car at the shop for some hours right after picking it up at the dealer - but better than stone chips i guess

DriveHard · 07-22-2011, 12:58 PM

Dan,

Love your cars.. stuff looks great...

question I have, sorry to hijack, but how do you feel about the wheel studs sticking out so far ?? Are there shorter ones that you could have gotten ??

Dan Parker · 07-22-2011, 01:15 PM

I could have used slightly shorter ones but I plan on using some other wheels and possibly spacers so I'd rather have them slightly longer than too short.

(that's what she said)

Papethova · 07-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Looks great but lets see if it yellows over time. I have yet to see a film that didnt yellow

Dan Parker · 07-22-2011, 01:33 PM

Almost 5 years on my AW Z4 MC and no yellow at all.

superchargedman · 07-22-2011, 02:36 PM

No!!! I receive my car in early September.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

For the 1M paint protection kits Lamin-x is offering a 15% coupon.
Use coupon code: 1M15
It only applies to the paint protection kits and is good until August 31, 2011.

theblackangus · 07-22-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchargedman

No!!! I receive my car in early September.

Can't you buy it now and then take it to an installer?

Dan - In your opinion would an installer install the lamin-x purchased by a owner?

Because I will do that as well, as Ill likely pick my car up in september for PCD.

I'm glad I saw this thread. Thanks everyone!

Papethova · 07-22-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Almost 5 years on my AW Z4 MC and no yellow at all.

Can we see pics? How many miles on the car? How much time does it spend in the sun?

Dan Parker · 07-22-2011, 07:14 PM

I sold it in April to make room for the 1M. It had 25K miles on it and was purchased in Oct 06. I think the film was applied almost immediately after purchase. It spent a good bit of time in the garage (I needed something with back seats for the kiddie) so it's not as if it was in the sun a lot but it did spend plenty of hours baking at Road Atlanta the first 1/2 of it's life. I deleted a lot of pics I took when I put it up for sale but here are a few I could find of the front end. I was concerned it would yellow but it never showed any signs at all. I waxed it 2-3 times per year.

Papethova · 07-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

I sold it in April to make room for the 1M. It had 25K miles on it and was purchased in Oct 06. I think the film was applied almost immediately after purchase. It spent a good bit of time in the garage (I needed something with back seats for the kiddie) so it's not as if it was in the sun a lot but it did spend plenty of hours baking at Road Atlanta the first 1/2 of it's life. I deleted a lot of pics I took when I put it up for sale but here are a few I could find of the front end. I was concerned it would yellow but it never showed any signs at all. I waxed it 2-3 times per year.

Thanks... it does look good in the pics.

Texas F1 · 07-23-2011, 06:08 AM

DP, only slightly off topic, but where did you get your wheel studs? I think that's going to be my first "mod."

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07-21-2011, 12:23 PM	#25
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	From Lamin-x "Yes, we use VentureShield Ultra The wax is okay. The glaze and sealant should be okay, but it is best to test it on a small area first to make sure it doesn't stain the film. I'm not sure if the bumper strip wraps around into the wheel well. Each kit is different and we haven't installed one yet. If it doesn't, then you might be able stretch it a little bit to wrap some." __________________ Dan Parker
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Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	If it's such a pain in the arse to bring your car in why have a product that is known to turn yellow, warrantee of not? I'm not trying to start a coke/pepsi war but I've had several other films and wasn't impressed. Anyway, I'm picking up the car tomorrow with windows tinted and film applied. I'll take some pics of the areas where the film is. __________________ Dan Parker
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sjw985 Private 7 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2011 1M (BSM) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Can this film be removed and/or replaced in the future when it starts to degrade? How difficult a process is it and what risk is there (if any) to the underlying finish?
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07-21-2011, 09:05 PM	#30
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	If you apply a little heat and slowly pull from one corner it peels away without much trouble. I had this film on the side sills of my Elise and it took a ton if track abuse. The previous film on that car shredded like cheese after 2 events. __________________ Dan Parker
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07-22-2011, 11:29 AM	#31
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I just picked up my car an hour ago. The job came out perfect! The side sills (aka rocker panels) came out great! The template actually protects more area then I expected. The seam at the door edge is only visible with the door open and you really have to search for it as it lines up with a bend in the door sill. The film also wraps around the inside of the front and rear of the the fender well. I took some pics but you can't see anything in them. With good eyes you might be able to see the edges of the rear fender flare paint protection but even that takes close inspection. All this and there's only 280 mystery miles on my odometer! Thanks Lamin-x!!! Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker Last edited by Dan Parker; 07-22-2011 at 12:35 PM..
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07-22-2011, 11:39 AM	#32
TunedM2C Brigadier General 829 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	Nice. Looks like I'll be going with the front protection kit. How much is it to install would you say?
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07-22-2011, 12:34 PM	#33
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I really can't quote an installation price. __________________ Dan Parker
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07-22-2011, 12:58 PM	#35
DriveHard Colonel 115 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Dan, Love your cars.. stuff looks great... question I have, sorry to hijack, but how do you feel about the wheel studs sticking out so far ?? Are there shorter ones that you could have gotten ?? __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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07-22-2011, 01:15 PM	#36
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I could have used slightly shorter ones but I plan on using some other wheels and possibly spacers so I'd rather have them slightly longer than too short. (that's what she said) __________________ Dan Parker
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Papethova Banned 225 Rep 3,094 Posts Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 iTrader: (1)	Looks great but lets see if it yellows over time. I have yet to see a film that didnt yellow
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07-22-2011, 01:33 PM	#38
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Almost 5 years on my AW Z4 MC and no yellow at all. __________________ Dan Parker
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07-22-2011, 07:14 PM	#42
Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I sold it in April to make room for the 1M. It had 25K miles on it and was purchased in Oct 06. I think the film was applied almost immediately after purchase. It spent a good bit of time in the garage (I needed something with back seats for the kiddie) so it's not as if it was in the sun a lot but it did spend plenty of hours baking at Road Atlanta the first 1/2 of it's life. I deleted a lot of pics I took when I put it up for sale but here are a few I could find of the front end. I was concerned it would yellow but it never showed any signs at all. I waxed it 2-3 times per year. Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker
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07-23-2011, 06:08 AM	#44
Texas F1 1M Owner 36 Rep 239 Posts Drives: Lotus Evora 410, BMW 1M, Z4 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leander, TX iTrader: (1)	DP, only slightly off topic, but where did you get your wheel studs? I think that's going to be my first "mod."
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