rdmustang

I did Xpel because I drive on the highway. I've had my car 3 weeks and already have 4-5 dings in my Xpel.

Max718-19

k3v7n

mazyo

Received and installed black aluminum trim that I picked up for a great deal in the market place. It really changes the look of the interior. I previously had the standard silver trim.

Wine.o

Nice.. Did it come w/ door trim too? I was looking at replacing mine w/ something more interesting but Suncoast said the door trim only cam with complete panels. I declined to have them quote it.

Wine.o

Was a bit annoyed as instead of installing and charging what they needed, I was told there was a "Flat rate" in their computer for such work and it would be 3 hrs. Ridiculous, so I took my new car home and popped the shifter in myself that afternoon. Being careful, it took me all of 45 minutes and required 1 tool (a T25 torx wrench, which I discovered I already had. Else $3 at home depot). Although the shifter I got was the Porsche model from Suncoast, I followed the video and guides for the NM400 from Numeric here https://numericracing.com/guides/. Really super straightforward and was glad I didn't pay someone.

mazyo

It does not come with the door trim. Like you I have the standard door cards that cannot change the trim without replacing the entire door card.

k3v7n

dinomight

Hi all, I see most people go with the front end clear ppf and ceramic for the rear rather than wrapping the entire car. Is this a means to be cost effective or is there another reason ?

msacks

Hi, based on a recommendation from my detail shop, and others here on the forum, I had the entire front wrapped, and the rocker panels. These are the areas most like to be damaged in either daily driving, or if you decide to track the car. It's also about half the price of wrapping the entire car. In my case, I did PPF followed by ceramic on the entire car (the ceramic can be applied on top of the PPF for added protection).

rdmustang

Yes, that's the reason. I didn't wrap the rear of my car as it would have cost another $2,000 and based on previous cars I've had A LOT of rock chips on the front but none on the rear. The only reason I considered doing the rear was to even out any fading issues over time. Without the rear wrapped it may fade at a different rate that the area that is wrapped.

Ceramic coating serves a completely different purpose than wrapping. Ceramic only helps keep dirt off the surface and makes cleaning easier. It does not provide any rock chip protection. Ceramic coating can go over wraps or over paint.

dinomight

@msacks Thanks for the info. I'm trying to decide what to do with mine.
@rdmustang What do you suggest if the garage wasn't an option. Do you think you protection against the elements is a factor?

rdmustang

PPF will help protect against UV discoloration. Ceramic coating will help make cleaning easier. You can also use something like Adam's Liquid Paint Sealant with or without the ceramic coating to help protect against the elements. Ceramic coating and Paint Sealant will help prevent things like pollen, tree sap, dirt, etc. from sticking and pitting the paint. The best thing is to clean the car regularly with multiple protections in place.