I'm new so I hope this is were this issue should be addressed. Have a new Prius and as part of the "Protection Package" that came with the car is this scotchguard film that covers 1/2 the hood and part of the nose cone below it. can you wax this stuff? Has anybody removed it? Don't want to screw up the paint but also don't want the hood to be two different shades of Barcelona Red over time.
You can wax it and you probably should, otherwise if, in fact, the polymer you use actually does have UV protection, you will definitely have a two toned car. Just remember to put the "wax" on with a motion away from the covered material to the uncovered car, in order to avoid a buildup under the edge of the material. Also take it off that way. I found on another car that regular waxing caused the edge to discolor because I had just forced some wax under the edge. Took a lot of work to remove and repair.
I have the same material (3M) on my 2004 Grand Cherokee, the color is NOT going to change, It can be removed, if you are so inclined, so the nose of your new Prius can then 'Experience' stones, bugs, road salt, and the various and sundry debris one encounters traversing America's highways. It can, and should be waxed, just like the paint on the car. It is generally a very good thing to have, I could not get my Toyota Dealer to do it, so I have to install it myself.
I have had this on all my cars and vans! I just wax it like normal. Great stuff I'm sold on it! How much did you pay for this "Protection Package" I was not offered it at my dealer?? what do you get with it??
If etxprius' protection package is like mine, it is a GST (Gulf States Toyota) port installed option. Almost all of the ones you see here in Central Texas seem to have it. The film covers the front end and front bumper, the bottom 1/2 of the hood, side mirrors, and the 4 door handles (where fingernails scratch). It also includes some other worthless items (IMHO) like lusterizing sealant and interior protections. I do not have my sticker with me but I believe the cost for the package was $699.00. I am in agreement with other posters. I have had it on other vehicles and I enjoy the additional protection.
If that is 3M film with a comparable warranty, IME, that's a pretty competitive price. Add-ons you might consider are covering the door edges and rocker panels.
Your response got me to looking at the vehicle. I had not noticed before, but it is on all four door edges as well. Though not the rocker panels. Good suggestion.
