03-17-2024, 08:26 AM | #25 |
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How is the xpel for orange peel? I’m told other brands are better/more smooth? In the past I’ve had bad luck with clear bra but the product has come a long way in 10yrs. Just looking for your thoughts 💭
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03-17-2024, 10:11 AM | #26 |
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For the g80, full hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, side valances, and section behind rear tires.
Doing more has diminishing returns. But the darker the car, the more ppf keeps the paint looking good - more about swirls and similar than damage from rock chips. Ultimately, it comes down to cost. I do ppf on every car and bike but the more expensive the car, the easier it is to justify the expense. Did all painted and carbon surfaces on the bike but have never done a full car. |
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03-17-2024, 11:21 AM | #27 |
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Full car ppf and CF partd, inside panels, rear of the buckets, they removed every lights/window trims/CF parts. I even doubled ppf at some parts on the fender and side skirts.
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03-17-2024, 12:03 PM | #29 |
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Full front, leading edge of rear fenders, headlights, mirrors. That covers 95% of the areas prone to damage and in my view is best ROI.
I'm also going to do the roof more for UV protection than anything else. |
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If your installer does not remove door handles and badges before doing the PPF, call another one until you find such |
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03-18-2024, 12:40 AM | #32 |
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Full PPF after 16,800 miles.
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Partial front (bumper/half of hood/headlights/pillars/mirror covers) as well as all of the gloss black trim around the car. They also put some on the door cups and rear bumper below the trunk.
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03-18-2024, 09:27 AM | #34 |
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Trying to PPF the whole car, but couldn't justify the cost. I have a BSM G82 and was considering going XPEL Stealth, but that required a full "bespoke" install to really get into all the seams vs. precut since it's stealth. Settled for just front end (Hood, fender, bumper and ducts), door cups (cringe when I see scratch marks) and the top of the rear bumper near the cargo area. Then going to polish and seal with ceramic coat elsewhere.
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03-19-2024, 10:13 AM | #37 |
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I'm about to take delivery of a new (to me) 2021 G82 MT with only 300 miles. I would like to have PPF applied to the most vulnerable areas of the car or the whole car depending on cost.
What are people spending on PPF for the whole car? Looks like around $5k? Thanks! And any recommendations for a place near Denver, CO? Last edited by althepal; 03-19-2024 at 10:21 AM.. |
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03-20-2024, 11:02 AM | #39 |
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i did full front, mirrors, lower rocker, and strip under the bootlid on the rear bumper. i've noticed chips on the driver doors (from the front wheels). I'm Not bothered. If this is your baby, then probably going full would be best. |
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03-20-2024, 11:28 AM | #40 |
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Whole car, including all carbon parts as well. Aside from protecting the paint, I love the fact that it self heals from the 'wash scratches'. No matter how particular I am with washing techniques, it's inevitable. Now, I never need to get a color correction to polish out the swirls.
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Are you happy with the XPEL Stealth film? And how thick a film would you recommend? I'm not planning on tracking the car, etc. I read that 10mm is overkill if not, but if I'm investing, I'd like to get the most protection possible. Thanks. |
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03-22-2024, 04:23 PM | #44 | |
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As previous comment mentioned investigate the place. Look at the IG, look at cars they do. Try to go there and talk to the shop and see if there is car they are working on to make sure work quality is good. For full PPF they need to be ok with removing door handles for sure. I would also look at how they handle edges. Good quality is when they go around the edge that helps PPF stay for long time. Of course when there is spot where two panels meet it may be impossible to go around the edge so keep that in mind. |
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