Applying Armour Fend (3M Film)

[S600VXR]

Can I apply the 3M armourfend film after having the car detailed or do I need to ask the detailer to not wax the areas I intend to apply the film to...? (and no he does not know - hence the Q on here).

[Tony Starks]

I'd get them to polish the area to remove the marks, then wipe it down with IPA/Water (1:1 mix) or panel prep to remove all the oils from polishing.

[evolutionvalet]

Hi,

Good idea to get swirls and paint correction done before fitting the film.

The protection film installer will/should clean down the area prior to fitting the film. We use isopropanol to remove any wax to allow the film to stick correctly.

We always clay the surface prior to installation too which should be what your detailer will do.

So you are doing it the right way as once the film is down, any paint imperfections left underneath will show through.

It doesnt matter if the detaler waxes the paintwork as it will be removed on the area to be covered.

It will pay you to reapply the wax over the film and the surrounding areas once the film has been fitted and fully cured.

You should get warranty and care instructions from the installers which covers how to look after the film.


KevF

Edited by evolutionvalet on Monday 25th February 12:59