PPF (Paint Protection Film). Yay or Nay?
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Can you recommend your best installer or two in the Atlanta Area (Someone that can remove old, paint correct where needed, and replace with new XPEL Ult. If they do Ceramic Coatings, that'd be a plus!
Oh, and if the posted above doesn't want the Swap pack, I'll Gladly take it and advertise for you
Oh, and if the posted above doesn't want the Swap pack, I'll Gladly take it and advertise for you
Atlanta area we could recommend going to see Derek at Atlanta Protective Films -- 678-687-0888. Be sure to tell him that XPEL sent you as he does offer more than one type of film. He's an excellent installer and will be able to help you out.
I'll tell you what, once you get this next car wrapped with XPEL, I will happily send you an XPEL Swag Pack. Keep us posted on the thread with the progress.
Let us know if we can answer any other questions.
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Hey Big Swole,
Atlanta area we could recommend going to see Derek at Atlanta Protective Films -- 678-687-0888. Be sure to tell him that XPEL sent you as he does offer more than one type of film. He's an excellent installer and will be able to help you out.
I'll tell you what, once you get this next car wrapped with XPEL, I will happily send you an XPEL Swag Pack. Keep us posted on the thread with the progress.
Let us know if we can answer any other questions.
Atlanta area we could recommend going to see Derek at Atlanta Protective Films -- 678-687-0888. Be sure to tell him that XPEL sent you as he does offer more than one type of film. He's an excellent installer and will be able to help you out.
I'll tell you what, once you get this next car wrapped with XPEL, I will happily send you an XPEL Swag Pack. Keep us posted on the thread with the progress.
Let us know if we can answer any other questions.
I sent you an email, as I wasn't sure you'd get this post, so you can disregard it if you want.
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I am not sure if Atlanta Protective Films does Ceramic Coating. If not, let me know. I can refer you to an installer in fge Alpharetta/Milton area that did the 718 with CS2 Titanium, including paint correction. I have the GT4 coated in GTechniq and wanted to try something different on the 718. Really liking the CS2.
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Update on my ClearPlex. I decided to remove it today and either look for a reasonable installer to replace it, or gamble on replacing the windshield of it gets cracked / chipped badly.
Pics showing the age of my Clearplex.. What you can't see is the numerous nicks which cause horrible rain wiper function and noise.
1/4 of passengers side done
All of it completely off. I took the car out of the heat / sun for a while and it came off easier without the glue / adhesive staying on.
Pics showing the age of my Clearplex.. What you can't see is the numerous nicks which cause horrible rain wiper function and noise.
1/4 of passengers side done
All of it completely off. I took the car out of the heat / sun for a while and it came off easier without the glue / adhesive staying on.
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I am not sure if Atlanta Protective Films does Ceramic Coating. If not, let me know. I can refer you to an installer in fge Alpharetta/Milton area that did the 718 with CS2 Titanium, including paint correction. I have the GT4 coated in GTechniq and wanted to try something different on the 718. Really liking the CS2.
I'm in a holding pattern due to tryin go to decide on buying a Fidelity Warranty.
I think if it could be done every 2-3 years for $200-$300, it'd be worth it. However, I don't know how long it truly last. I guess it all depends on how much it's in the sun and how often it gets pegged by rocks.
I follow a group drive pretty close in the mountains for a couple of days and the rocks were horrible coming off the sticky hot tires. It made the clearplex very rough from getting nicked up. So the wipers didn't work well and made a good bit of noise.
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PPF Yay
I'd like to do a full wrap but from the initial research it looks like it comes down to the installers. Can anyone recommend a reliable and top notch install team for a full wrap PPF in the Bay Area?
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While we have quite a few in the Bay Area - XPEL Certified Installers in the Bay Area. I've also included a couple of those options below.
Elite Auto Films - Fremont, CA
Ask for Goshen (510) 936-4601
Mum Sports - Fremont, CA
Ask for Sayed (510) 657-3224
GMP Cars - Novato, CA
Ask for Eric (415) 883-2041
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I have seen EXOSHEILD which is clearer then CLEARPLEX but it is to new on the market , i just had clearplex installed and i feel its worth wild , rather replace it then a windsheild , replacement are never the same as fasctory
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Thank you for sharing this. I am hopeful to finally get ExoShield installed early December. The Alchemy crew are planned to be in Atlanta for an installer training and I'm dropping my car off for that.
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Decided to put on winters and not store so changed mind and going with PPF on full front, roof glossy black panels around sunroof, lower rocker, rear quarter, and lower strip on rear bumper. Attaching what my detailer, Ivan at Lustr came up with. We decided to not split the piece and just eat the extra cost in a single film solution.
http://lustrdetail.com/
http://lustrdetail.com/
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I am looking for a quality installer in the New Orleans or Baton Rouge Louisiana area. My new GTS is arriving late this month. I am thinking of going full vehicle wrap. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Check out our list of XPEL Certified Installers HERE. You'll want to narrow your search down to at least 2 and go to their shops in person. This way you can gauge their workmanship, and their customer support. Be sure to ask for wrapped edges and badges to be removed for a much cleaner looking installation.
Typical coverage for a 911 GTS would be to do the full front end and rocker panels. This includes the full hood, full front fenders, front bumper, side mirrors, and the rocker panels including behind the rear wheel. We'll of course remove the factory piece in front of the rear tire commonly referred to as the shark fin and replace with our own kit that covers more of that body panel.
If you haven't gotten a chance yet, check out our XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS Video to see the rigorous tests we put the film through.
Hope this info helps, let us know if we can help with anything else or answer any questions.