3M Invisible Shield Removal

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So I have a client this weekend who is bringing me his Evo 9 MR for a full paint correction. Having done 2 Evo's already this year I already know my plan of attack, this one however is a little different.

The previous owner of this ride has installed an Invisible shield on the front bumper and hood. My questions is: Have any of you guys ever taken one of these off?

Is it as simple as applying heat with a heat gun while removing? I've removed Vinyl Stickers before but I just wanted to check and see what you guys have done in this situation.

Thanks!
 
eliteautodetail said:
So I have a client this weekend who is bringing me his Evo 9 MR for a full paint correction. Having done 2 Evo's already this year I already know my plan of attack, this one however is a little different.

The previous owner of this ride has installed an Invisible shield on the front bumper and hood. My questions is: Have any of you guys ever taken one of these off?

Is it as simple as applying heat with a heat gun while removing? I've removed Vinyl Stickers before but I just wanted to check and see what you guys have done in this situation.

Thanks!
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Heat gun or steam. Just be mindful not to heat up the film too much and cause it to melt. Additionally when lifting the film you want to lift the film and pull it toward you in a manner that causes the film to make a popping sound. Bending the film back and pulling it over will have that chance to peel off the paint.
 
Sometimes the age (chronological), as well as the "aging" (care/maintenance---or lack thereof), of the PPF will play a factor in its removal process.
You may find it to start coming off in smaller than anticipated pieces/sections.

Be patient:
-This can become very time consuming.
-There also may be adhesive-residues to remove...this is time consuming as well. (3M Adhesive Remover to the rescue)

Hope you will charge the client accordingly.

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Sometimes the age (chronological), as well as the "aging" (care/maintenance---or lack thereof), of the PPF will play a factor in its removal process.
You may find it to start coming off in smaller than anticipated pieces/sections.

Be patient:
-This can become very time consuming.
-There also may be adhesive-residues to remove...this is time consuming as well. (3M Adhesive Remover to the rescue)

Hope you will charge the client accordingly.

Bob
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:iagree:

Yep if its older just take it slow.
 
Thanks Guys!

It's seems to have been well taken care of (no discoloration, or cracking etc.) so hopefully it comes right off like the people I'm seeing on Youtube.

Once again thanks for the advice.
 
Good luck with the whole project. If you have time you should document it with videos and pics.
 
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