Xpel...Never again.
05-30-2017, 08:12 PM
#241
Three Wheelin'
In Atlanta, I only trust Derek Johnson at Atlanta Protective Films. I tried another shop in Cumming due to scheduling issues and was not impressed at all with their work.
05-30-2017, 09:00 PM
#242
Realistic expectations are needed. I'm sorry - but PPF is palpable and visible (to varying degrees). Marketing fluff about this stuff being 100% invisible is complete BS. Modern films are awesome and are "practically" clear, but acting like there is no difference is misleading.
05-30-2017, 10:43 PM
#243
Maybe not to a random person, but to anyone who knows about these films relative to bare paint can easily tell the difference. Even if the film has no peel to it, it has a depth of reflection greater than bare paint and is noticeable in anything but very flat light. Not saying there's anything wrong with it or that it looks bad, just that you can tell the difference.
05-31-2017, 02:06 AM
#246
Burning Brakes
05-31-2017, 02:36 AM
#247
Burning Brakes
Never been able to get the logistics to work, but I've talked to Jean Claude on a number of occasions and he seems to be obsessive about detail and a total professional. I like that. I would absolutely trust my vehicle with him.
Other than some outstanding guys like JC, etc., the simple fact is that alot of these Xpel installers don't care about the small details. Lift marks, silvering, ragged edges, off center holes. These guys are probably used to doing contract work for dealers and putting clear bras with half hoods on a fleet of pickup trucks. I've had the same problem finding a decent tint shop. Alot of these guys are sketchy and cannot see or care what may bother the hell out of an owner. They are used to doing a "looks good at 10 feet" job, whereas I'm looking for "10 inch" results
Personally, I'm still undecided. I've had my car for a few weeks - there is a feel and look of raw metal and paint that is lost with Xpel. There is no way around the simple physics of putting a plastic layer over the paint. If you are willing to do the work and don't do a lot of highway miles, then nothing beats the glow and feel of naked paint with a great wax/sealer job.
Other than some outstanding guys like JC, etc., the simple fact is that alot of these Xpel installers don't care about the small details. Lift marks, silvering, ragged edges, off center holes. These guys are probably used to doing contract work for dealers and putting clear bras with half hoods on a fleet of pickup trucks. I've had the same problem finding a decent tint shop. Alot of these guys are sketchy and cannot see or care what may bother the hell out of an owner. They are used to doing a "looks good at 10 feet" job, whereas I'm looking for "10 inch" results
Personally, I'm still undecided. I've had my car for a few weeks - there is a feel and look of raw metal and paint that is lost with Xpel. There is no way around the simple physics of putting a plastic layer over the paint. If you are willing to do the work and don't do a lot of highway miles, then nothing beats the glow and feel of naked paint with a great wax/sealer job.
05-31-2017, 08:02 AM
#248
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Let's just say I'll take the combo of the vast majority who do not see it, plus the protection, over the few that can tell a difference.
05-31-2017, 01:33 PM
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05-31-2017, 01:36 PM
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05-31-2017, 02:57 PM
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people that use gas station drive throughs wont be able to tell. They don't see swirls, scratches, dents or rust. THOSE people can't tell. I can tell and that's enough on my car.
06-01-2017, 12:25 PM
#254
Three Wheelin'
06-01-2017, 12:39 PM
#255
PFF is to the current car business what Scotchguard and undercoating was to the 80's car biz.