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[16plati]

One of the reasons I didn’t get black on black is that a black interior shows every speck of sand and a black exterior every micro scratch. We are up north almost every weekend and my truck gets pelted with sand and salt in the winter and dirt road dust in the summer.

Either way I cant say enough about Xpel ultimate. After 50,000+ miles the leading edge of my hood is still flawless.

I’d like to see that under high powered lighting. Dark lighting hides imperfections..

 

[carymccarr]

I’d like to see that under high powered lighting. Dark lighting hides imperfections..

It’s flawless and smoother than it was when delivered.

In any light you’d see specks of wax/sealant ground into the paint chips. I can pull off the Xpel and underneath it’s factory fresh. There’s not a single swirl mark let alone chips.

Here are a couple pics with harsh CFL lighting overhead and my phones flash on...its metallic paint so hard to see maybe.

 

[Neil T Casey]

We had a full wrap of clear 3M PPF put on our QX60 when we bought it new and honestly you couldn't tell it was on there. I think it was about 3k ish but I dont remember exactly. We ended up getting our grill wrapped as well because the fake chrome of plastic kept getting nicked and chipped from stones. So after the third replacement grill under warranty we had it wrapped. We had it for about 5 years with the original wrap on it and it still looked brand new. I am thinking of doing that to my expy but I have to get the hood chips and a couple other areas fixed before I wrap it.

 

[carymccarr]

I am thinking of doing that to my expy but I have to get the hood chips and a couple other areas fixed before I wrap it.

Yeah you really need to AT LEAST do the leading edge of the hood and lower door panels right at delivery. You can always add more later but those two spots get hammered right away.

I waited to do my lower panels and I wish I hadn’t.

 

[rjdelp7]

Having a car 'wraped' only keeps it nice for the next owner. Two things: Black absolutely looks best when clean and Black shows every imperfection and swirl. I owned a black Corvette. I recommend using a glaze,like 3M imperial hand glaze or Meguirar's #7 show car. A polish removes paint and a wax leaves a build up. I decided the Corvette would be my last black car. I found myself constantly cleaning it and it drove me nuts.

 

[Gumby]

Yeah you really need to AT LEAST do the leading edge of the hood and lower door panels right at delivery. You can always add more later but those two spots get hammered right away.

I waited to do my lower panels and I wish I hadn’t.

My hood looks like a gong show...

 

[16plati]

Having a car 'wraped' only keeps it nice for the next owner. Two things: Black absolutely looks best when clean and Black shows every imperfection and swirl. I owned a black Corvette. I recommend using a glaze,like 3M imperial hand glaze or Meguirar's #7 show car. A polish removes paint and a wax leaves a build up. I decided the Corvette would be my last black car. I found myself constantly cleaning it and it drove me nuts.

Jesus here we go again. a polish does not remove paint. A compound removes oxidized clear coat, Polish alone will only remove embedded surface material and grime. If you’re polishing “paint” you’ve got bigger issues to worry about. Seeing as how you own a 19 year old truck, your clear coat is probably non existent so yes YOU would be polishing paint. A well kept finish is achieved through paint decon, clay bar, compound, polish, glaze, wax/ceramic coating. Please don’t tell me you just go out there after a wash and polish your truck and call it clean...

 

[carymccarr]

Having a car 'wraped' only keeps it nice for the next owner.

What about the owner who has it wrapped and never has to deal with chips, swirl-marks and scratches? Isn’t that ‘nice’ for them too?

It’s not like plastic on a couch, you can’t even see it if it’s good wrap done right.

 

[16plati]

What about the owner who has it wrapped and never has to deal with chips, swirl-marks and scratches? Isn’t that ‘nice’ for them too?

It’s not like plastic on a couch, you can’t even see it if it’s good wrap done right.

Only downside with wrapping is rock chips will chip the wrap, and the wrap won’t stop door dings, accidents etc. then you’re paying to have a new panel installed and then re wrapped and you have to have regular maintenance washes and special wrap cleaner applied in order to keep it in decent condition

 

[carymccarr]

Only downside with wrapping is rock chips will chip the wrap, and the wrap won’t stop door dings, accidents etc. then you’re paying to have a new panel installed and then re wrapped and you have to have regular maintenance washes and special wrap cleaner applied in order to keep it in decent condition

There’s another MAJOR downside you didn’t consider.


Wraps don’t cure cancer either. :-(


Oh and no, I’ve had mine for 3+ years and have never needed to maintain it any differently then I do the rest of the car...and that leading edge is chip free

 

[16plati]

There’s another MAJOR downside you didn’t consider.


Wraps don’t cure cancer either. :-(


Oh and no, I’ve had mine for 3+ years and have never needed to maintain it any differently then I do the rest of the car...and that leading edge is chip free

Pointless to have a wrap without taking care of it with bi annual maintenance. Must’ve been put on by a sub professional shop that doesn’t offer a maintenance plan. The three in my area all include 2 maintenance appointments where the wrap is cleaned and inspected

 

[carymccarr]

Pointless to have a wrap without taking care of it with bi annual maintenance. Must’ve been put on by a sub professional shop that doesn’t offer a maintenance plan. The three in my area all include 2 maintenance appointments where the wrap is cleaned and inspected

LOL.

If you’re sealing the vehicle annually you don’t use their sealants.

https://www.xpel.com/care

And from the company directly:

“Using our Flawless Finish Paint Protection Film Sealant takes the guesswork out of what to use, and will absolutely be a great product for the film. That said, you can use any wax that doesn't contain any petroleum distillates such as naphtha or kerosene.
This info is also found at XPEL.com/Care”

Tell us. Where did the film touch you?


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[16plati]

LOL.

If you’re sealing the vehicle annually you don’t use their sealants.

https://www.xpel.com/care

And from the company directly:

“Using our Flawless Finish Paint Protection Film Sealant takes the guesswork out of what to use, and will absolutely be a great product for the film. That said, you can use any wax that doesn't contain any petroleum distillates such as naphtha or kerosene.
This info is also found at XPEL.com/Care”

Tell us. Where did the film touch you?


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I’m talking about annual maintenance on the film applied. States it right on their website you sent me in last comment. If I’m getting a film wrap, there needs to be almost quarterly maintenance on the film to keep it looking good. See below. Idk what you’re talking about but all my comments have been towards annually inspecting and cleaning the film. Can’t just apply it and call it a day for 3 years

 

[carymccarr]

I’m talking about annual maintenance on the film applied. States it right on their website you sent me in last comment. If I’m getting a film wrap, there needs to be almost quarterly maintenance on the film to keep it looking good. See below. Idk what you’re talking about but all my comments have been towards annually inspecting and cleaning the film. Can’t just apply it and call it a day for 3 years
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Yep. And like Ive been saying...if the vehicle is being detailed and sealed every year. You’re good. Only a sucker is going to have their vehicle sealed every 90 days (you’ll notice that for their matte finish film they don’t even recommend the sealer because it will make it shiny).

Do what you like. I’ve had mine for 50,000 harsh summer and winter miles. It’s flawless and still looks like glass. If it begins to yellow within 10 years (I never keep vehicles longer than 4-5) it’s replaced with just the original proof of purchase.

Best of luck with your brave fight against film!

 

[16plati]

Yep. And like Ive been saying...if the vehicle is being detailed and sealed every year. You’re good. Only a sucker is going to have their vehicle sealed every 90 days (you’ll notice that for their matte finish film they don’t even recommend the sealer because it will make it shiny).

Do what you like. I’ve had mine for 50,000 harsh summer and winter miles. It’s flawless and still looks like glass. If it begins to yellow within 10 years (I never keep vehicles longer than 4-5) it’s replaced with just the original proof of purchase.

Best of luck with your brave fight against film!

You have a thick ass skull bro. I can’t dumb it down any further, my 2 year old understands what I’m trying to say though

 

[carymccarr]

You have a thick ass skull bro. I can’t dumb it down any further, my 2 year old understands what I’m trying to say though

Sorry film makes you so emotional.

Get well soon.

 

[rjdelp7]

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Jesus here we go again. a polish does not remove paint. A compound removes oxidized clear coat, Polish alone will only remove embedded surface material and grime. If you’re polishing “paint” you’ve got bigger issues to worry about. Seeing as how you own a 19 year old truck, your clear coat is probably non existent so yes YOU would be polishing paint. A well kept finish is achieved through paint decon, clay bar, compound, polish, glaze, wax/ceramic coating. Please don’t tell me you just go out there after a wash and polish your truck and call it clean...

Here is a recent photo, for a know it all. The clear coat looks dam good for age and Buffalo winters. It is OCD to obsessively wash and wax a daily driver. This one gets a coat of Turtle Wax Ice or Harley Davidson gloss coat about twice a year.

 

[16plati]

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Here is a recent photo, for a know it all. The clear coat looks dam good for age and Buffalo winters. It is OCD to obsessively wash and wax a daily driver. This one gets a coat of Turtle Wax Ice or Harley Davidson gloss coat about twice a year.View attachment 31723

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Turtle wax!? Really? You are stuck in the past bro!!!!

 

[16plati]

Sorry film makes you so emotional.

Get well soon.

I’m not bashing film, my truck is protected by it right now

 

[carymccarr]

I’m not bashing film, my truck is protected by it right now

Ah ok. So you were just angry at how great mine looked.

Weird.

Good chat though!


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