Re: Invisible Paint Protection; this is so cool!!!!

[chris collier <collier@iglou.com>]

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Here is the whole story.

chris collier
collier@iglou.com

Nathan wrote:

> How much is it and how does one prep one's car before applying?
>
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> From: "Chris Collier" <collier@iglou.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 8:49 PM
> Subject: Invisible Paint Protection; this is so cool!!!!
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about a cool product that
> I had installed on the Jetta Turbo tonight. It is called "The Leading
> Edge", invisible automotive paint protection systems.
>
> I know that there has been discussions around the boards about how
> useful this is; how invisible it is; how state-of-the-art this is; but
> now I can actually comment on this first hand.
>
> I had Brian Miller at Autotechnik in Louisville, Ky. install the hood
> and 1/4 panel kit on my A3 Jetta after work this evening.
>
> So after work I drive out to his shop in Middleton, WOW, it is a sweet
> place; very clean, very professional, and most of all, it was nice to
> see that when someone says, "hey, bring it by my shop", that we were not
> working out in the parking lot at Pep Boys. He has a multi-car bay
> there, heated and very clean. Anyway, I pull my car in, and was worried
> that it was dirty b/c it had just started raining after work. No worries
> here, Brian, who is the owner, himself cam out, filled up a wash bucket
> with warm water and some Zymol cleanser, then proceeded to wash my car.
> Well the front half at least :D.
>
> He then went over the paint with a "tar remover" that took any/all road
> debris and bug guts right off the paint. He then wiped the car down with
> the greatest respect and ease. I really appreciate the way this guy
> works. He is treating my car as if it was his own. BTW, I saw his Audi
> TT 1.8TQ sitting in the parking lot, sweeeeet!
>
> Anyway, back to my novel :) So he has a computer that uses a
> graphics-cutting-plotter to cut these patterns out of the 3M film. It as
> so cool. You just bring up 97 VW A3 Jetta on the pc, and voila, the
> plotter cuts out the exact size and shape needed. Takes it over to my
> car and goes to work.
>
> He let me back in the shop to watch, and bug him!!! Beats the hell out
> of sitting in a waiting room, or walking around looking at fabric
> stores.
>
> So I watch as he puts this clear film on my car, thinking that I was
> going to be able to see it. Nope, that stuff went on, just like the
> pattern that was cut out. I even went with the 1/4 panel kit that covers
> the front edges of the fenders. I am now totally, frontally, protected
> against road rash, and flying objects.
>
> Sorry for the long post, but if anybody wants to preserve their
> investment, when it comes to the front of your cars, you should call
> this guy.
>
> I asked him if he would do mail order, and he said YES!!!! He will sell
> to anyone online and over the phone. You just tell him what car you
> have, and he will cut the kit right there on his pc, then mail it out to
> you. He has one for every car, and has light protection kits too.
>
> Here is his information:
>
> Autotechnik, Inc.
> The Leading Edge
> 204 Old Harrods Creek Rd.
> Suite 13
> Louisville, Ky. 40223
>
> Brian Miller, president
> 502.254.3339