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08-08-2013, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Diamond / 3M Shield
I know the majorly have a negative opinion on the transparent film applied to the A class front end. I did too, until recently.
A buddy and I were caravanning up to Yosemite and we drove through a construction area near Kettlemen City. There was a lot of gravel on one part of the road. He does not have the film, mine came with it.
His front cap is toast with a lot of paint damage, mine has small dents to the film, but you cannot see any damage. It did what was designed for. Good for me, not so good for my pitted friend.
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08-08-2013, 03:58 PM
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Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Our bus came with it too. Don't know what brand it is, but, it has taken some pretty good hits, and saved the paint. I keep looking, hoping not to see the dreaded mold growing under it.
So far so good...
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Pulling with a '14 2500 ram, 6.4 Hemi.
Montana High Country 31RE
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08-09-2013, 03:14 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,768
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Quote:
Originally Posted by free-to-roam
...Our bus came with it too...
So far so good...
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Same here.
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DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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08-10-2013, 06:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Conway, SC
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Yep, I have Diamond Shield. It's been on our coach for quite awhile now and no problems at all. Nary a nick or scratch, and we spent all last summer traveling to and from Alaska. I really like that I can use a scrub pad on it to get rid of bugs.
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08-11-2013, 04:37 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fulltimers-could be anywhere
Posts: 174
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We have the Diamond Shield on our rig. No negative comments here.
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08-11-2013, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Montgomery, AL
Posts: 1,199
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We had the 3M on our first - mold and yellowing within 2 years. We have Diamond Shield on ours now. Looks almost new after 4 years. There are a couple of rock dings so it saved our paint and took the hit. I like this stuff!
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2009 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport
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08-11-2013, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,479
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My diamond shield is 8 years old and beginning to show its age. The areas of the DS that water sits on after a rain shower (small ledges, for example) have the mold-looking spots forming.
I don't think it's mold, nor do I think its underneath the DS. I think it's UV related, and I think the spots are within the material itself.
It's not so bad that I want to rip the DS off the fascia yet. I'm using 303 protectant to try to prolong its life.
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2005 KSDP 3910 Spartan
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08-11-2013, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 458
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How to clean Bug's off Diamond shield?
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08-12-2013, 05:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Conway, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DBOL
How to clean Bug's off Diamond shield?
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I use one of those scrubbing pads that's used when washing dishes to get off dried food. Been using one for over 3yrs. and it works great. Don't even use soap, just water. I should mention it's not a Brillo pad. I believe it's some kind of plastic pad.
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08-12-2013, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Polk City Florida
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Just picked up our 2014 Phaeton and would never again have either 3M or Diamond shield.
Wade RV is installing a Bra that can be removed after travel and re installed for travel. Front end will look new, chip free, no UV staining and NO mold ever.
I have had two MH with bras and never once was there any damage from the bra. Our last 2011 showed signs of mold at the end of two years with Diamond Shield.
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[2018 Tiffin Bus 40 AP, 2022 Ford Edge ST , 9yr old sisters Sara n Kaycee, Havanese, Electric Catrike
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08-12-2013, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Annapolis,MD
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Just to add more opinions, my Diamond Shield/3M film is 6 years old, 55,000miles and still looks great. Has protected the paint from most everything.
I have used 303 Protectant and a mild kitchen scrubby to get the bugs, and for maintenance. I've also used white compound for a
stain or two with great results. I think the bras look stupid.
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08-12-2013, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Mac, what type of white compound are you referring to?
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2005 KSDP 3910 Spartan
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08-12-2013, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: On the road.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMCRET
Mac, what type of white compound are you referring to?
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I would be interested too. I have a couple of spots to clean up.
I'll try the mild soap and scrubby too.
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2014 Dutch Star 4364
2016 Ford Edge Sport
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08-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 467
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Try the love bug eraser, works really good even on paint.
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2019 Newmar Ventana 4369
2015 Ford Edge Titanium
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