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I've learned a lot here and thought I would ask the folks who know paint a question regarding paint film protection.

I bought a new car with very wide tires which are like slicks. They shoot rocks to the quarter panel like no body's business.

My solution was to add a rock guard behind the front wheel and cut out a piece of 3M paint protection film, to cover the vunerable area.

Being that I have little experience, there were some "bubbles" trapped behind the film and the clear coat.

My question for the members as a follows:

1) Can this moisture 'hurt' my paint?

2) should I apply a spot light to increase the rate of perhaps vaporizing off the moisture? It's not really that hot, certainly less than sitting outside in Florida but the car is garaged mostly and has been since the install 2-3 weeks ago, while the moisture/bubbles are still present.

thank you to anyone who can share their views in advance.

Btw, I appreciate this forum very much as I have learned a bunch regarding car care.
 
BSC said:
I've learned a lot here and thought I would ask the folks who know paint a question regarding paint film protection.

I bought a new car with very wide tires which are like slicks. They shoot rocks to the quarter panel like no body's business.

My solution was to add a rock guard behind the front wheel and cut out a piece of 3M paint protection film, to cover the vunerable area.

Being that I have little experience, there were some "bubbles" trapped behind the film and the clear coat.

My question for the members as a follows:

1) Can this moisture 'hurt' my paint?

2) should I apply a spot light to increase the rate of perhaps vaporizing off the moisture? It's not really that hot, certainly less than sitting outside in Florida but the car is garaged mostly and has been since the install 2-3 weeks ago, while the moisture/bubbles are still present.

thank you to anyone who can share their views in advance.

Btw, I appreciate this forum very much as I have learned a bunch regarding car care.
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Use very thin needle and syringe to pull them out. My installer uses this technique in the rare instance he needs to. In terms of heat, just park it outside in the sun.
 
Welcome to AGO! A day in the florida sun will take care of most small bubbles. If not try a heat gun or blow dryer. Do not let it get too hot as it will shrink the film. Did you already try to put a glasses microfiber cleaning cloth over a credit card and try to push them out to the edge?
 
Thank you for the responses.

I will certainly keep the needle idea in mind and use it if necessary. As for forcing it out.......I have tried the same technique as when applying using a straight edge. Can definitely try again!

Any educated guesses on what the droplets can do to the paint or sheet metal over time??
 
Nothing. They will mostly evaporate out. The needle trick is a good route as well. Poke the bubble, squeegee out the water. Same concept as window tint.
 
Thank you to all for your time in responding. Rock On!!
 
It will not hurt your paint, but it will eventually start to peel off of you dont take care of it. Using the needle is the best way at this point unless you want to start over. I am an Xpel installer
 
Got it. At least I have the assurance from a couple of people. Some needling this weekend.
 
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