Sksman Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Anyone try a paint protection film? Looking at it for new truck. Sales guy says its the best protection from stone chips especially with painted bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Yes. Very durable stuff. Better than a bug deflector. I'm looking into getting it done on my hood this spring in Oshawa at Trim Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 My new truck will be done next week i think. 401 near Milton is nasty for stone chips with all gravel trucks on highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have seen those, what is the typical cost to put one on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psledhead Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Sksman said: Anyone try a paint protection film? Looking at it for new truck. Sales guy says its the best protection from stone chips especially with painted bumper. The 2011 F250 I sold in the Fall had 475,000kms on it. Hood & headlights were done when new and looked new when I sold it. I had to redo the headlights at one point but not the hood. I think it was around $200.00 for hood & headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Had a truck with a painted front bumper without it that got chipped and had a bunch of little rust spots. Next truck had it applied and no chips to be found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I just had my new truck done. Ford After 1000 km had stone chips on painted bumper. Did bumper, hood, fenders, lights, front between lights. They laser cut to exact shape of truck. 3m is the best product, some use a shit product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Did you guys use the dealer or a third party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Did you guys use the dealer or a third party? Mine was done at the Ford dealer and rolled into the purchase price of the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psledhead Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Did you guys use the dealer or a third party? I used Crystal's Glass Tinting in Barrie. Waited for it......ballet next door to pass the time.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, 02sled said: Mine was done at the Ford dealer and rolled into the purchase price of the truck. I would guess the dealer just uses one of the local tint shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 38 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I would guess the dealer just uses one of the local tint shops. I know they contract out some things but I believe they do it in their body shop themselves. You get enough volume it makes it worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: Did you guys use the dealer or a third party? I used Trim-Line in Oshawa. Googling Trim line in the GTA: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/archive/index.php/t-185617.html http://getwrapped.ca/ Looks like this outfit is in Oshawa as well. I can't seem to find anything in York Region. Ask around Edited March 2, 2017 by revrnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: Did you guys use the dealer or a third party? Third party, tint, detail shop. Not cheap for me. I didn't shop around was in a hurry before my next 1600 km road trip to sled. $1000 but saved a bit putting through the company name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I got mine done in Newmarket. Found another in Markham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Dealer says they do it. Also Scott's car care in Milton. And Trim-Line on Burloak in Burlington. Will shop around and compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 It looks like hell, especially as it ages. I'd rather have the chips which I can easily touch up. Kinda like bug deflectors, bras of years past. Sure, they helped the paint, but looked like hell while they were on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psledhead Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Puzzleboy said: It looks like hell, especially as it ages. I'd rather have the chips which I can easily touch up. Kinda like bug deflectors, bras of years past. Sure, they helped the paint, but looked like hell while they were on. You gotta stop using Quebec 3m film-lol. Could not see it on my black truck after 5yrs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I don't use it. But I've seen it start to yellow, wrinkle, and stones can still cut it. Can't see the point of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said: I don't use it. But I've seen it start to yellow, wrinkle, and stones can still cut it. Can't see the point of it. Its a Tekvest for trucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Maybe more of a belted jacket..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Or a Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 24 minutes ago, psledhead said: You gotta stop using Quebec 3m film-lol. Could not see it on my black truck after 5yrs. same here.... you can't see it on mine. If you get up real close and look for it you can see the edge where it starts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Any comment on Elite Tint in Concord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 6 hours ago, psledhead said: I used Crystal's Glass Tinting in Barrie. Waited for it......ballet next door to pass the time.... Only those real familiar with Barrie will get this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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