Xpel/Paint Protection Film 'Maintenance'
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Has anyone wrapped a car that is BRG? My installer only had flatter colors in his shop (white, black) and I didn't have a chance to see how a metallic color like BRG looks. Just hoping it doesn't dull with Xpel Ultimate. He quoted me $1895 for entire front end (bumper, hood, rockers), another $250 for each door, or $4K for the entire car. I'm leaning toward doing the whole car but still not 100% sure I'm doing the right thing on a BRG car that looks so gorgeous naked.
Last edited by Foosh; 11-14-2015 at 01:00 PM.
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OK...after getting my first front facia tock chip I'm getting xpel ultimate installed next week. Full front bumper and facia, full hood, front fenders, mirrors side rocker panels, rear quarters, and spoiler . wish I did it before delivery... Using installer my dealer uses and saw their work. High end cars. Definitely will give me piece of mind. Once again these forums are invaluable. I appreciate the insight so many if the members provide. You guys rock (no pun intended)!
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unhingd here, (formerly known as lhoboy) can confirm no difference between filmed and cQuartzed BRG, both of which I think pop more than the naked BRG
Last edited by Unhingd; 11-14-2015 at 02:58 PM.
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99GSP,
Glad to hear that you decided to move forward and get your film done before accumulating too many rock chips. I think that you will be happy with your decision.
Are you doing this job with an installer in New Jersey? If you are, would you mind posting or sending me a PM with his name and number? I don't need any work done now and I am very happy with my current film but I like to retain names of qualified technicians for future reference. Thank you.
Ed
Glad to hear that you decided to move forward and get your film done before accumulating too many rock chips. I think that you will be happy with your decision.
Are you doing this job with an installer in New Jersey? If you are, would you mind posting or sending me a PM with his name and number? I don't need any work done now and I am very happy with my current film but I like to retain names of qualified technicians for future reference. Thank you.
Ed
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all you guys with PPF, just be careful if you go to have the car coated after the fact. There are certain coatings that can go on paint or ppf, certain manufacturers have dedicated PPF coatings (flexibility issues), and some coatings flat out should not be used on PPF. They can actually be dragged off the PPF by normal washing etc. so you'll waste the money to have it put on.
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My PPF guy (who developed the original Super car templates for XPel) has always been adamant that the ceramic coating should go on the paint before the PPF is applied. Common opinion on this forum has shunned that position believing that the PPF would not adhere properly to the ceramic coating. My PPF after five and a half years says otherwise.
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My PPF guy (who developed the original Super car templates for XPel) has always been adamant that the ceramic coating should go on the paint before the PPF is applied. Common opinion on this forum has shunned that position believing that the PPF would not adhere properly to the ceramic coating. My PPF after five and a half years says otherwise.
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