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      08-20-2018, 06:58 PM   #19
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I have 3M film on my 1M in 2011 since and just recently taken off because yellowing and age, where as the 3M I install myself in my 2014 911, already show sign of aged.

I believe that I sealed the clear bra in the 1M with Sonax, and not the Porsche, I just wax the porsche and sealed it with some sealant that I don't remember.
Also the car color plays a part in hiding the yellowing, my valencia orange really did well with clear bra. Not so on the beige color of the Porsche.

I just install the Xpel ultimate on my new GT3 myself, finally finish couple of days ago, pita job, but I saved $2000, full hood, fender bumper, n mirrors. Then I sealed with sonax ceramic coating. Lets see how this will hold.
One last thing, don't wax your car before installing clear bra, do paint correction ie polish out swirls and such then install clear bra.
My 3M on VO still going strong; only regret is not getting full hood coverage, but my vendor didn't offer at the time. I can see no color difference and can only explain in part by always garaged in no sunlight when not driving. Clearly has prevented many minor chips.
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