Paint protection - Ventureshield, Paintshield etc

[ratty6464]

I'm going to get the new car detailed when it arrives and my trusted detailer has started a partnership with an approved 3M Ventureshield applicator in the north east. So after trawling the forums there are still some questions i'd appreciate some views on.

These films look like a great idea, but obviously expensive so want to make the right choice:

- Is 3M the same as Ventureshield (i.e. they manufacture Ventureshield, it's a brand?)
- Has the ventureshield product changed for he worse?
- Are these films a nightmare to get off? Will they damage paint?
- Are they a nightmare to keep clean? e.g. bugs etc.
- Is paintshield a better bet than ventureshield?

[ratty6464]

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[SO27]

I had Ventureshield film put onto my Evo 8 years ago and it's still looking good. It was the normal kit which covers the leading edge of the bonnet and wings, the front bumper and a bit on the rear bumper under the boot lid.

I'd happily do it again but would definitely cover the whole bonnet as there are stone chips all over the uncovered bits. Probably the bottoms of the doors too. I guess how far you go with it is down to how tough the paint on the car is to begin with.

So to answer your questions:

Yes 3M manufacture Ventureshield
Don't know if it's changed at all, so can't help there
The film will come off using a hair dryer and lots of patience. It shouldn't damage the paint if you take your time.
Cleaning isn't a problem and it can be waxed just like the paintwork
I haven't tried Paintshield, but I suspect they're fairly similar

[Speed addicted]

I've used Ventureshield on a couple of bikes (only ones bought new) and I was very impressed by the protection that the film offered.
No chips/scratches in the protected areas, the bugs wash off much the same.
I didn't wax the bikes after application because it can show the edges of the film once it dries. I did notice after 3 years on the Speed Triple that the edges of the film were slightly discoloured in areas that I would touch wile riding like the back and sides of the tank.

Overall I'll used it on anything bought new provided that someone else will apply the film. I've done two bikes myself and the last one tested my patience way too far.