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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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3M Paint Defender

Spray on clear bra. Anyone ever used? How did it hold up?
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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ehh I've seen them but never old but with it being a spray on I would think it would "yellow" much faster
for me I'd prefer just putting on a regular clear bra
Old Apr 8, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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I haven't used it yet but purchased a couple of cans at Advance Auto that were marked down at $2.99 a can. I will use it on my bumper.

It is supposed to last a year but when at the regular price of $25 a can is not very economical versus a clear bra which can last up to 7 years.

I recently replaced the 3M clear bra on my hood with some cheap ebay film. It's thinner than the 3m and didn't stick as well. But for now it looks better than the old 3M film which I left on way to long and was a pain to remove.

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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:12 AM
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Not going to go forward with this product.

For those looking at it in the future the reviews are not great. It apparently goes on easily and looks fantastic when first applied. The problems start after that. Discolouration, staining, peeling due to carwashing/pressure sprayers are some of the common complaints.
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ateick
Not going to go forward with this product.

For those looking at it in the future the reviews are not great. It apparently goes on easily and looks fantastic when first applied. The problems start after that. Discolouration, staining, peeling due to carwashing/pressure sprayers are some of the common complaints.
use the plastic tape one!!!!!
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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How much was yours?
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ateick
How much was yours?
I don't remember
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