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I've been wanted to get my front end protected from rock chips, even though I already have many minor ones, I wanted to prevent it from getting worse. After watching

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Old 02-15-2015, 07:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've been wanted to get my front end protected from rock chips, even though I already have many minor ones, I wanted to prevent it from getting worse. After watching many reviews I ended up buying a few cans of 3M paint defender. I just completed the process a few hours ago, check it out...

1. Masking and waxing the area


2. completed, used about half a can. but i noticed lots of overspray on the left side of the hood. so have to wait till it dries,


3. yeah....


4. close up,


5. so here it is, after about 5 hours. doesn't look as bad but you can definitely see overspray drips.


6. since i still have 2 and half cans left, i decided to try again, So its time to peel it off.


7. came off in one piece


8. 2nd attempt, came out perfect


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11. also did side mirrors


Overall, looks nice. I will leave it to dry for a few days, and wax it in a week. Ill post some pics later in the week.
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