> wrote in message
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> I am considering 3M's clear paint protection material for my next new
> car. I know it is designed for protecting paint from flying rocks at
> speed. However, I would like to know from people who had it applied,
> how effective is the film in protecting your front bumper from other
> cars. (I also plan to get a custom piece made for my rear bumper). In
> the city I live in, I rely mostly on tight street parking. My last car
> became full of paint chips and scrapes on my bumpers quickly. Thanks

It doesn't improve the structural integrity of the peice, only reduces the
occurance of chips in the paint job. It might help marginally for a very,
very light scratch.

-Russ.