Xpel Vs Ceramic Pro
11-19-2015, 11:58 PM
#31
Three Wheelin'
11-19-2015, 11:59 PM
#32
check out suntek film. Way better looking than xpel and has the same healing/protection properties. Those ceramic coatings are pretty much just for looks, they don't protect against anything.
11-20-2015, 03:24 AM
#33
Pro
Thread Starter
Yup Unique Car Care, definitely looks like the way to go, so they have been the first ones I have contacted, if I'm going to do this, I want in done by the best, and can tell they've been doing great by all the referrals from here.
"check out suntek film. Way better looking than xpel and has the same healing/protection properties. Those ceramic coatings are pretty much just for looks, they don't protect against anything."
Will look into suntek, but i mean isn't the point of the clear films to be unseen once on the car? Can you elaborate on the difference in looks between Suntek and Xpel?
"check out suntek film. Way better looking than xpel and has the same healing/protection properties. Those ceramic coatings are pretty much just for looks, they don't protect against anything."
Will look into suntek, but i mean isn't the point of the clear films to be unseen once on the car? Can you elaborate on the difference in looks between Suntek and Xpel?
11-20-2015, 05:28 PM
#34
It just depends on how picky you are. Most people will consider xpel ultimate to be "invisible" but it does add a slight bit of orange peel to the paint. Suntek does too, but its noticeably less. Many of the local installers here that do exotics have switched over to suntek. Xpel has the better marketing and name recognition so some people will still ask for it. Additionally the suntek has less aggressive adhesive and can be removed much easier when it comes time to replace the film.
11-20-2015, 10:54 PM
#35
Burning Brakes
11-21-2015, 12:22 AM
#36
Burning Brakes
But til then, I know Detailing Dynamics has a great rapport.I want to be clear with everyone that I can only speak of the rapport of certain folks. Unless I have seen their prep work, installation methods and trimming techniques I can not speak absolutely about their quality. Please do your due diligence before committing to having someone work on your car.
Yes, I can give you quality feedback on Suntek and Xpel. But I want to place emphasis on finding the best installer. Once you have the best installer, THEN consider the film used.
I will attempt to make this as easy to digest as possible.
Suntek Pros: less texture, easier to install and less likely for adhesive distortion
Suntek Cons: only 5 year warranty, thinner film, there have been some QA issues with the topcoat, adhesive does not allow us(my staff and I) to perform our superior advanced wrap, more likely to have film lift on edges(though your warranty and installer should stand behind this no matter what).
Xpel Pros: thicker film, aggressive adhesive allows us to perform incredible wraps, 10 year warranty, excellent quality control on the film, appears more stain resistant than Suntek.
Xpel Cons: The same thing that allows for incredible wraps, the aggressive adhesive, can lead to adhesive distortion. It has more texture.
Here's the thing. The details I am giving can be somewhat seen as too much information than most need. The topic of texture is relative. If you have a great looking Xpel Ultimate installation, you will not be looking at "texture", you will be wondering where the film is. We've had a lot of clients come in for consultations and view completed Xpel Ultimate projects and they had no idea film was on the car. You can see that the texture is only relative to one another and that by itself, a quality Xpel installation looks fantastic.
The warranty lengths speak for themselves.
My personal opinion on the two films? I advise my clients let me install Xpel Ultimate.
I hope this helps.
11-21-2015, 07:37 AM
#39
Burning Brakes
In a few months I will be up there to perform a full custom wrap on the newest and best from Italy...the LaLa. But til then, I know Detailing Dynamics has a great rapport.
I want to be clear with everyone that I can only speak of the rapport of certain folks. Unless I have seen their prep work, installation methods and trimming techniques I can not speak absolutely about their quality. Please do your due diligence before committing to having someone work on your car.
Yes, I can give you quality feedback on Suntek and Xpel. But I want to place emphasis on finding the best installer. Once you have the best installer, THEN consider the film used.
I will attempt to make this as easy to digest as possible.
Suntek Pros: less texture, easier to install and less likely for adhesive distortion
Suntek Cons: only 5 year warranty, thinner film, there have been some QA issues with the topcoat, adhesive does not allow us(my staff and I) to perform our superior advanced wrap, more likely to have film lift on edges(though your warranty and installer should stand behind this no matter what).
Xpel Pros: thicker film, aggressive adhesive allows us to perform incredible wraps, 10 year warranty, excellent quality control on the film, appears more stain resistant than Suntek.
Xpel Cons: The same thing that allows for incredible wraps, the aggressive adhesive, can lead to adhesive distortion. It has more texture.
Here's the thing. The details I am giving can be somewhat seen as too much information than most need. The topic of texture is relative. If you have a great looking Xpel Ultimate installation, you will not be looking at "texture", you will be wondering where the film is. We've had a lot of clients come in for consultations and view completed Xpel Ultimate projects and they had no idea film was on the car. You can see that the texture is only relative to one another and that by itself, a quality Xpel installation looks fantastic.
The warranty lengths speak for themselves.
My personal opinion on the two films? I advise my clients let me install Xpel Ultimate.
I hope this helps.
But til then, I know Detailing Dynamics has a great rapport.I want to be clear with everyone that I can only speak of the rapport of certain folks. Unless I have seen their prep work, installation methods and trimming techniques I can not speak absolutely about their quality. Please do your due diligence before committing to having someone work on your car.
Yes, I can give you quality feedback on Suntek and Xpel. But I want to place emphasis on finding the best installer. Once you have the best installer, THEN consider the film used.
I will attempt to make this as easy to digest as possible.
Suntek Pros: less texture, easier to install and less likely for adhesive distortion
Suntek Cons: only 5 year warranty, thinner film, there have been some QA issues with the topcoat, adhesive does not allow us(my staff and I) to perform our superior advanced wrap, more likely to have film lift on edges(though your warranty and installer should stand behind this no matter what).
Xpel Pros: thicker film, aggressive adhesive allows us to perform incredible wraps, 10 year warranty, excellent quality control on the film, appears more stain resistant than Suntek.
Xpel Cons: The same thing that allows for incredible wraps, the aggressive adhesive, can lead to adhesive distortion. It has more texture.
Here's the thing. The details I am giving can be somewhat seen as too much information than most need. The topic of texture is relative. If you have a great looking Xpel Ultimate installation, you will not be looking at "texture", you will be wondering where the film is. We've had a lot of clients come in for consultations and view completed Xpel Ultimate projects and they had no idea film was on the car. You can see that the texture is only relative to one another and that by itself, a quality Xpel installation looks fantastic.
The warranty lengths speak for themselves.
My personal opinion on the two films? I advise my clients let me install Xpel Ultimate.
I hope this helps.
11-21-2015, 06:24 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
You are all welcome. Glad to help.
11-21-2015, 10:45 PM
#41
11-23-2015, 09:38 AM
#42
Racer
11-23-2015, 01:56 PM
#44
Pro
Thread Starter
11-23-2015, 04:13 PM
#45
The most important thing, as JC has stated is to find the right installer and the type of film you go with won't really matter. The right installer will put you in the right direction for the installation and film choice that best suits you and your vehicle.