Someone said a good way to protect the paint from chips and scratches is to use a 3M Clear coat? How does that go on? Like a wax?

Many of you mentioned how soft the paint is and how easily it scrateches. You are so right. I have a 97 Sentra and have ONLY used cloth wash towels I got from the Pep Boys car care department and I have tiny microscratches everywhere. No matter how much cleaning junk I use super thin swirl scratches are there. Kinda discourages me from buying an expensive car cause the scratches will just **** me off more.

 

Meguiars.com has a form you can fill out which then recomends various products. One of the questions is what kind of paint do you have, Clear Coat or Standard. Anyone know what Max's have? I'd guess clearcoat.

 

Clear Coat....All new cars nowadays and for the past 10 years (maybe even longer) have had clearcoat.

 

No my friend, a clear paint film sheeting, not a clear coat. It acts as a barrier between the elements and your paint job. Visit http://www.clearmask.com for info..

 

Has anyone tried the 3M clear mask? Is it noticable on your car? Washing your car will not mark it up? I went to their site and it sounds great but I only trust consumer reviews, not manufacturer praise.

 

The mask is visible if you look carefully, but if it is in a picture or if you are five feet away, it is not noticable. Still, I don't like any mask clear or vinyl. When you remove them, you will notice the paint is a different color than the rest of the car.