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Old 03-27-2021 | 12:57 PM
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Hello all,

I got my GT4 fully wrapped in Stek and my installer did not hide the edges on the round, pointing front spokes on both ends of the wing.

I was wondering if anyone could share how did your installer do or hide the edges on that area so I can have a compare.

thank you a ton!!
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I have relief cuts on the front points both sides of my wing.
I’ll try and grab a picture later today.
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Originally Posted by rp2000r
I have relief cuts on the front points both sides of my wing.
I’ll try and grab a picture later today.
thank you replying.
A picture would be awesome!
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Originally Posted by rp2000r
I have relief cuts on the front points both sides of my wing.
+1 Same on mine. Photo is tough to see.
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Here are a few pics.






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Old 03-28-2021 | 01:19 PM
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I had to get my wing redone because of this. After the first 200ish mile of driving these forward facing cuts started to catch dirt and lifting the ppf. I’d recommend keeping track of this part. Using some detailers spray to make the dirt stick less might also be helpful.
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Originally Posted by rp2000r
Here are a few pics.



thank you for sharing!

mine looks like this and I think yours looks way better.
I will have my installer redo mine.




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Originally Posted by Saikitjk
thank you for sharing!

mine looks like this and I think yours looks way better.
I will have my installer redo mine.


WTF did the guy use to cut that PPF, his pet rat? That looks terrible. Get that re-done, like pronto.
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Originally Posted by 4MIDABLE
WTF did the guy use to cut that PPF, his pet rat? That looks terrible. Get that re-done, like pronto.
Wow, It’s insane what people try and get away with PPF/tint/etc. I hope it was a cheap install and the other edges don’t look like that..

Make sure and do your research on your installer/shop!
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Originally Posted by Saikitjk
thank you replying.
A picture would be awesome!
My PPF installer has replaced panels for problems I could not even see....get a different installer if he does not take care of it. I always tell people: Shop the installer, not the product!

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Originally Posted by 4MIDABLE
WTF did the guy use to cut that PPF, his pet rat? That looks terrible. Get that re-done, like pronto.
I have already scheduled with the shop to have the wing redone. Just wanted to know what to expect.

should I be expecting at least one edge on the two sides of the spoke like the one in the pictures posted by rp2000r? It is even possible to have a seamless wrap on that spoke?
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i decided not to get the wing done since i hate seeing the film edges catch dirt especially on white cars.
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Saikitjk, I'm in the industry and as the others have already said...that's very bad. I'm curious of the rest of your install. Although I'm with one of the major players in the film world, I agree with Bob Z. wholeheartedly. I'll try and rem to get you some pics of mine tomorrow.
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Old 03-29-2021 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by wcw67
Saikitjk, I'm in the industry and as the others have already said...that's very bad. I'm curious of the rest of your install. Although I'm with one of the major players in the film world, I agree with Bob Z. wholeheartedly. I'll try and rem to get you some pics of mine tomorrow.
It would be great.
thank you!

The rest of the install is not as bad as the wing. I can clearly tell the rest and the wing are done by two different persons.

One good thing is the shop is willing to back their work and I can bring it back whenever I see something that needs to be addressed but I would prefer they do everything right in the first place so I can skip numerous visits.




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