clear bra film and leaf blower question

Hyperjack · 05-02-2014, 05:40 PM

just had expel stealth ultimate film installed over various parts of my car....was wondering if i used leaf blower, or any blower for that matter, to dry the car....would i have to worry about the force of air eventually prying up the edges of the film?

rjd598 · 05-02-2014, 08:08 PM

Hahah no. You'll be fine

Saandiaago · 05-02-2014, 08:32 PM

That shouldn't be an issue if installed correctly.

Hyperjack · 05-03-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

Hahah no. You'll be fine

weeelll, i had ta ask

spent way too much money on it to get it ruined.

is there a safe distance you keep your blower away from the surface of your car? or is it just enough to keep the nozzle from scratching the paint?

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Originally Posted by Saandiaago

That shouldn't be an issue if installed correctly.

yeah, it was installed by a great shop down here in LA. i'll have some pictures and details posted in an upcoming thread.

thanks for the help, guys!

rjd598 · 05-03-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyperjack

weeelll, i had ta ask

spent way too much money on it to get it ruined.

is there a safe distance you keep your blower away from the surface of your car? or is it just enough to keep the nozzle from scratching the paint?

yeah, it was installed by a great shop down here in LA. i'll have some pictures and details posted in an upcoming thread.

thanks for the help, guys!

You can be as close as you want but if you have proper protection it will do all the work for you

tinman831 · 05-03-2014, 05:29 PM

As long as none of the edges are lifted you will be fine. Driving down the highway at 80mph will do more damage than a leaf blower drying the car.

Hyperjack · 05-04-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tinman831

As long as none of the edges are lifted you will be fine. Driving down the highway at 80mph will do more damage than a leaf blower drying the car.

that makes sense....thanks!

WinterSoldier · 05-04-2014, 04:41 PM

Wait until you decide to take it off and you'll wish your leaf blower could help. It's stuck like a BOSS.

Hyperjack · 05-04-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WinterSoldier

Wait until you decide to take it off and you'll wish your leaf blower could help. It's stuck like a BOSS.

i'd rather face that than have to pay to respray a frozen bumper.

frozen paint is very easy to care for....just very expensive to repair.

tinman831 · 05-04-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WinterSoldier

Wait until you decide to take it off and you'll wish your leaf blower could help. It's stuck like a BOSS.

A heat gun and adhesive remover will make quick work of it.

WinterSoldier · 05-13-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tinman831

A heat gun and adhesive remover will make quick work of it.

Agreed. Still stuck like a boss though. No leaf blower is going make it peel.

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