Clear Film On Front Bumper of SL

[matt_a]

I was looking into getting clear film paint protection applied to the front of my wife's new Versa. You know, the stuff by 3M or a similar product. Anyhow, when I was out washing her car, I got a good, close look at things. It appears as if there is already something like it on the front bumper. I can see where the film ends at the outer edges of both sides of the bumper. Is it something they do at the factory? If it is, I guess I only need to have the front part of her hood and the backs of the side mirrors done. That should save me some money! Does anyone else have this on your Versa?

[BBISHOPPCM]

You sure it's a film? It's possible that you might be seeing the edges of the clear coat (which would be a bad thing).

[bosoversa]

what youre seeing is the mold line of the bumper. it looks like a film at first but its just a little raised mold line. about a millimeter or two from the edge of the bumper right?

[matt_a]

You sure it's a film? It's possible that you might be seeing the edges of the clear coat (which would be a bad thing).

No...It's definately not the clear coat. It has a very defined shape to where it ends. It really does look like a film overlay of some kind.

[matt_a]

what youre seeing is the mold line of the bumper. it looks like a film at first but its just a little raised mold line. about a millimeter or two from the edge of the bumper right?

Hmmm...I'll have to look at it again later (it's my wife's car and I'm at work).I suppose it could be a mold line, but it didn't look like one. It's hard to explain in writting. When I get a chance I'll see if I can capture it well in a photo and post it here so you can see what I mean.

[KimberKenobi]

My friend, it is exactly what it looks like - clear film. And it is on the front bumper, rear bumper, and there are two 'L'-shaped spots on the back doors. Last time I looked, there was not a 3M dealer on eBay that would sell just the hood and mirrors... but there may be now.

Versas are awesome!! ;oD

[matt_a]

My friend, it is exactly what it looks like - clear film. And it is on the front bumper, rear bumper, and there are two 'L'-shaped spots on the back doors. Last time I looked, there was not a 3M dealer on eBay that would sell just the hood and mirrors... but there may be now.

Versas are awesome!! ;oD

That's awesome! Thank you! I have no intentions of trying to put that stuff on myself. I'd screw it up. I found a detail shop that has the pieces laser cut on-site and then installs them. They wanted $700 to do the full bumper, half-way up the hood, the crest of the front fenders, and the side mirrors. If the bumper is already done, that price should come down quite a bit because it's the single biggest piece!

[kam472]

yeah, it is a 3m film on bumpers (i got it on mine V). It also has small "L" shape film in back door lower corners. I found out from dealer and it supposed to be standard on all 2007 models.

[nfntruth]

Ahhhhhh, so that is waht that stuff is, I thought it was just a factory left over. Its mildly annoying though, if you are buffing your car with a terry cloth pad, it will catch threads, so now I have fuzz on my rear door pieces. No problems on the front though.