3M Paint Defender

[RandallNeighbour]

Concerning the permanent film application:

I can buy a precut 3M kit off ebay for $350 vs. paying a company in Houston $875 to apply something similar.

The front bumper on the 2013 ES350 is far more complex than my 97 boxster bumper. In your opinion (anyone who reads this) should I pay the extra money or get a buddy to help me install the $350 kit myself?

From what I read, applying this isn't rocket science, but the proper application is about 90% of the looks of the finished product. I'm handy and repair stuff and build stuff and I have a strong attention to detail, btw...

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Concerning the permanent film application:

I can buy a precut 3M kit off ebay for $350 vs. paying a company in Houston $875 to apply something similar.

The front bumper on the 2013 ES350 is far more complex than my 97 boxster bumper. In your opinion (anyone who reads this) should I pay the extra money or get a buddy to help me install the $350 kit myself?

From what I read, applying this isn't rocket science, but the proper application is about 90% of the looks of the finished product. I'm handy and repair stuff and build stuff and I have a strong attention to detail, btw...

I just tried one of the pre-cut kits on my '13 Ford Fusion, and quickly came to the conclusion that this is a job for professionals. My attention to detail is obsessive, and I took my time. I'd never try it again.