protective film for car

[alvin89]

have u guys heard of like sticking a piece of thin piece of protector over the top and bonnet of the car to protect the paint of the car? is it good? how much is it? cause i heard from my friend who is driving merc, he told me to go stick this to protect and for easier cleaning of the roof of the car. is it worth it?

[alvin89]

anyone can advise?

[jes]

I have done these at 2 places before..Johnsson at Ubi 68446260 and Absolute at Tagore 97337607. Bonnet plus fender should cost around the region of $1500+. Unless you travel up NSHW a lot not necessary on Spore roads. Be warned that if your ride is white in color, due to local weather, the film will definitely turned yellowish. Cheaper alternative if you only go NSHW once in a while, buy the film from ISS Mart 67431688 and diy

[alvin89]

why travel to NSHW then will need? can explain further? thanks

[jes]

I blow my carbon on NSHW avg speeds of 180+ , previous rides also brought to trunk roads and tracks sure kanna stone chips that's y I put the film..Here in Spore my top speed is 100 on highway and so far so good no stone chips.

[jon]

I blow my carbon on NSHW avg speeds of 180+ , previous rides also brought to trunk roads and tracks sure kanna stone chips that's y I put the film..Here in Spore my top speed is 100 on highway and so far so good no stone chips.

Bro Jes, what is the interval for your "blow" trip to NSHW?

What would you recommend?

[alvin89]

I blow my carbon on NSHW avg speeds of 180+ , previous rides also brought to trunk roads and tracks sure kanna stone chips that's y I put the film..Here in Spore my top speed is 100 on highway and so far so good no stone chips.

what do u mean by u blow your carbon on NSHW?

[jes]

blow means drive very fast lah.. no recommendations for how often to travel up NSHW

[jon]

what do u mean by u blow your carbon on NSHW?

When you drive at the speed limit in Singapore, you will have carbon deposit in your system. So when you drive very fast, you blow out all deposit... that is what he means by blowing his carbon. By clearing the carbon, you car should feel smoother after that..

Correct?

[alvin89]

i understand now thanks for the recommendation.

[Odessus]

why travel to NSHW then will need? can explain further? thanks

If we have the good fortune of meeting up, have a look at my front grill and bonnet. Littered with at least 30 stone ships big and small from my last NSH run with oreocookie and gang. Hahaha...

[jes]

When you drive at the speed limit in Singapore, you will have carbon deposit in your system. So when you drive very fast, you blow out all deposit... that is what he means by blowing his carbon. By clearing the carbon, you car should feel smoother after that..

Correct?

on the dot

[jes]

If we have the good fortune of meeting up, have a look at my front grill and bonnet. Littered with at least 30 stone ships big and small from my last NSH run with oreocookie and gang. Hahaha...

ouch..by the way you cant make it tmr?

[alvin89]

so can i safely say that it is redundant and not worth the money for protective film if just driving in singapore alone?

1500+ i can do alot of mod hehe

[yc3333]

so can i safely say that it is redundant and not worth the money for protective film if just driving in singapore alone?

1500+ i can do alot of mod hehe

For the price its not worth to do the film if just travelling in SG. Can use the money for more polishing service

When travel on NSH, can try diy install the film. Check out the gallery for picture of jes' car with film

[Mb225]

bros, whats the name of this film from ISS Mart. am so going to DIY ... lol

[alvin89]

i look at the photo for jes'car seems like he only stick the film on the grill and handles of the door only?

[Odessus]

ouch..by the way you cant make it tmr?

Sorry can't make it tomorrow due to work commitments.

[yc3333]

i look at the photo for jes'car seems like he only stick the film on the grill and handles of the door only?

Jes' installed only for the NSH run, its a temp job so just bonnet, front bumpers and side mirrors iirc.

[jes]

i look at the photo for jes'car seems like he only stick the film on the grill and handles of the door only?

front grill originally was decal but ended up spraying..handles are decal done by James from JJ Decal 91895083 .don't listen to yc3333 haha the 1st temp job I did damn fugly (didn't know had to spray soap solution be4 applying the film) the pic is on

SGMerc NSH/Breakfast/Yong Peng Run - 10th June 2012

[jes]

bros, whats the name of this film from ISS Mart. am so going to DIY ... lol

sorry forgot the code for the film. all i remember is that it cost about $6 per meter. the better quality will cost about $20 per meter iirc. I bought 7 meters which was too much coz after diy left 4 meters balance

[alvin89]

how come got one photo got like the leaves effect on your hood?

[jes]

how come got one photo got like the leaves effect on your hood?

Artistic right? Haha it's because it was my first time diy. Trust me it looks horrible.

[alvin89]

Artistic right? Haha it's because it was my first time diy. Trust me it looks horrible.

good for a first timer haha. so u tear it off after coming back?

[jes]

yah used to pay johnsson at ubi about $150 to put the film and I'll remove it (very easy) once I'm back.