3M Paint Protection Film 2010 HL SE - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

kramdunc · 04-03-2010, 10:46 PM

Guys, the 2010 kits from 3M seem not to be available yet. If I buy the 2009, will it fit my new 2010?

Thanks in advance.

synch22 · 04-03-2010, 10:50 PM

we are curious about this as well getting front windows tinted may get the 3m kit any reviews on it.

newbie36 · 04-03-2010, 11:46 PM

I'm not 100%, but it should since the front ends are exactly the same as the 2008-2009.

The 3M or any other clear bra kit is worth it in my opinion. No rock chips, scratches, bug stains wipe with ease, etc.

I installed the 3M kit myself to save money. My previous cars, I had them professionally installed.

yotafun27 · 04-04-2010, 02:32 PM

i got the 3m bra on my 2010 hl a week after purchasing back in january so they have them for the 2010 just maybe not were you are looking.

naturoses · 04-04-2010, 07:40 PM

I got Road Block Paint protection film on my Highlander on the following parts:

Hood (1/2 hood)
Complete Front Bumper,
Complete Rear Bumper,
Head Lights,
Fog Lights,
Door cups
Door edges
Side Mirrors

kramdunc · 04-05-2010, 08:57 AM

I plan to DIY it myself. Any tips or do's and dont's?

Did you buy it from an "e" vendor?

newbie36 · 04-05-2010, 09:41 AM

If you plan on doing it yourself, have a LOT of patience. It is hard to do if you have never installed one before. I thought I knew what to do when I saw watched a pro install these, watched all the youtube videos, read the instructions, etc. The bumper piece was the hardest.

I would definintely have it professionally installed.

kramdunc · 04-05-2010, 09:48 AM

Good advice, I'll ask the tint guy if he wants to take on the task.

naturoses · 04-05-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramdunc

I plan to DIY it myself. Any tips or do's and dont's?

Did you buy it from an "e" vendor?

I got it done at the dealership itself. I did not have any money left to do it outside....

C5BlkVette · 04-05-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie36

If you plan on doing it yourself, have a LOT of patience. It is hard to do if you have never installed one before. I thought I knew what to do when I saw watched a pro install these, watched all the youtube videos, read the instructions, etc. The bumper piece was the hardest.

I would definintely have it professionally installed.

LOL, actually, I spent hours trying to learn all the techniques, and watched all the videos to install the protective film and thought I was ready to do the task. Then the next day I was trying to apply the clear protector on my Nokia N97 cell phone, and screwed that up. And a few days later, I was trying to do the film for the laptop and screwed that up also.

Then I realized if I can't get the protector film on a cell phone and a laptop right, more than likely I am going to screw up the film on the HL.

The moral of the story is... Practice on your laptop/cell phone first and if you can't get that right, you need professional help.

Andy

twincorollas · 04-09-2010, 06:24 PM

[quote=kramdunc;3145509]Guys, the 2010 kits from 3M seem not to be available yet. If I buy the 2009, will it fit my new 2010?

Thanks in advance.[/quote

sqa4life · 04-19-2010, 05:43 PM

[quote=twincorollas;3152925]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramdunc

Guys, the 2010 kits from 3M seem not to be available yet. If I buy the 2009, will it fit my new 2010?

Thanks in advance.[/quote

I want to know too, please.

can you also please provide the link?

thx

jeffs3820 · 04-19-2010, 08:51 PM

The sheetmetal on the 2008-2010 Highlander is the same so the answer is yes. I have the 3M film and the experience has been positive. However, one morning a bird crapped on the front of the car and it hit the front film and stained it purple. The dealer did the install and since it had a warranty they replaced the front film. The tech advised me to apply regular wax to the film just like waxing the painted surface...it really helped to repel the "non-desirables".

jag1046 · 04-20-2010, 11:03 AM

I got my 3M for my 2010 Highlander Limited from Steve@chipgard.com

They sell through E-Bay. One heck of a price and the I had a Local Pro install it for me.

$180.00 for the Front and I think $30 for the headlights and Fogs (it's thicker)
$200 to install. After I messed up the Drivers side Headlight trying to do it myself. Contacted Steve and he Heavily discounted a replacement piece for me.. Then negeotiated the install with a local who also needed some home networking done.

John