3M Paint Defender Application Kit makes protecting your car’s painted surfaces even easier. Designed to work with 3M Paint Defender Spray Film, this kit allows you to choose precisely the surface you want to protect. The plastic sheeting tears by hand and clings to the car’s surface, while the masking tape creates a sharp paint line and removes easily. By using the 3M Paint Defender Application Kit, you let the do-it-yourself 3M Paint Defender Spray Film (sold separately) do what it does best: protect your vehicle from rocks, insects, gravel, sand and other paint chip causing road debris.

Easy to Use

The 3M Paint Defender Application Kit gives you the flexibility to select the surfaces you want to protect. Follow these simple instructions to prepare your vehicle for application of the 3M Paint Defender Spray Film (sold separately).

1. Pop your hood and unfold the plastic sheet to cover entire vehicle with the printed side facing up.
2. Cut/Tear a T-shaped slit in the plastic sheeting about 18 inches from the front of the hood.
3. Tape masking film down to hood with a straight line.
4. Lift hood and pull the plastic sheeting under the hood and into the engine compartment. Place an object about 3”- 4” thick (i.e. roll of paper towels, roll of tape, wood block) under the hood to prop it open to create a larger gap between hood and vehicle.
5. Next, place a second line of tape overlapping the first line of tape. The piece of tape will be removed later on while the coating is still wet. Create a “tab” at the end of the tape for easy removal. When you remove this second line of tape, it creates an invisible edge between your paint and the spray film.

The 3M Paint Defender Application Kit makes the simple, 3-step application process for the 3M Paint Defender Spray Film even easier. Designed for just about anyone to use from the convenience of their own home, this do-it-yourself car paint protection process allows you to keep car vehicle looking newer, longer.

Protect Your Vehicle's Paint in Three Easy Steps

Start with a freshly cleaned and dried vehicle and protect your vehicle’s paint in three easy steps:

1. Mask and Tape: Mask and tape the car with 3M Paint Defender Application Kit, PN 90200 (sold separately) to frame the surface you want to spray.	2. Wax: Using the 1oz packet of 3M Synthetic Wax Protectant (sold separately as part of 3M Paint Defender Spray Film), prepare the surface to be sprayed by waxing, which ensures easy removal later.	3. Spray: Apply the 3M Paint Defender Spray Film (sold separately), paying attention to distance, speed and pattern. To make application even easier, use the 3M Paint Defender Spray Trigger.

What’s in the Box?

3M Paint Defender Application Kit including Plastic Sheeting (4 yards x 5.22 yards) and Masking Tape (1 inch x 20 yards), step-by-step instructions.

Companion Products

Use with these companion products from 3M:

3M Paint Defender Spray Film--DIY car paint protection applied as a spray-on liquid that dries to a continuous clear film so that your vehicle looks newer, longer. It's completely removable and safe for clear coat, and protects any painted surface such as hoods, bumpers, fenders, mirrors, rocker panels, and more.

3M Paint Defender Spray Trigger--The Spray Trigger makes protecting your vehicle's paint even easier. Simply attach the trigger to the top of the 3M Paint Defender Spray Film aerosol can for a clean, uniform application. The comfortable grip allows you to use your entire hand to engage the trigger, helping to reduce hand fatigue caused by smaller triggers. The Spray Trigger is also compatible with most other aerosol cans, making all of your painting projects easier.

3M Synthetic Wax Protectant--Can be applied to the cured 3M Paint Defender Spray Film and the rest of the car for long-lasting, high-gloss additional protection that will enhance your newly protected vehicle’s appearance. Synthetic polymers bond to the paint surface providing durable paint protection and a high-gloss shine.

3M Microfiber Detail Cloth--Unique super-soft micro-texture is non-linting, and removes residue including waxes, polishes, glazes and fingerprints. It's ideal for paint, chrome, glass, dashboards and more.

Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

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