Re: 3m paint protector
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Yahoo Message Number: 69235
I did not pay the new coach price for this feature. I know it was a large profit maker, for either dealer or OEM, depending on whom applied it.
It was in sad shape when we bought the coach, and I think that someone in the past hit it with a buffer and cleaning compound. The outside layer is probably not what it was when first applied. It is very soft, and I find that with an hours work of up/down plastic lense cleaning compound, followed by a carnuba wax, it will clean up the looks for a bit...
I plan to keep ours on, until we make our trip to Alaska sometime in the next 24 months. I'll then remove it.
I do not blame 3M for anything. This was an earlier generation on our 2004 coach, and I know they have improved the product two or three times. They never advertised this as a 'life time' product. And, they did not charge the over $1K price to install. Figure it is $100 worth of material costs, and a person with film experience, could prep and apply within 1 to 1/2 hours. Big profits for those that actually apply it.
Will I put on another 3M film? Maybe, but probably not. I doubt I'll put on any film, but will research things when the time comes - and might, if my research makes me feel it will last a bit longer, and cosmetic's hold up longer.
I own 3M stock, and I bought it because I like many of their products. I respect the company.
I know it is frustrating to deal with the removal, and usual paint damage. But it is what it is, and not near as frustrating or possibly dangerous as the Norcold approach to comsumer safety...
Best to all,
Smitty
04 Allure 31017
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