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When it comes to paint protection, the precut kits are the way to go. This way you can ensure the same machine precision cuts without having to worry about an errant knife damaging the paint by an installer. When working with a Porsche we highly recommend removing the headlights and emblems for a cleaner look and overall better install quality.
Since we're on the 993 forum I thought I'd share this install thread we completed last week on a 993 that had 15 year old film on it that was replaced with Ultimate film.
http://blog.xpel.com/porsche-911-993...otection-film/
Since we're on the 993 forum I thought I'd share this install thread we completed last week on a 993 that had 15 year old film on it that was replaced with Ultimate film.
http://blog.xpel.com/porsche-911-993...otection-film/
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When it comes to paint protection, the precut kits are the way to go. This way you can ensure the same machine precision cuts without having to worry about an errant knife damaging the paint by an installer. When working with a Porsche we highly recommend removing the headlights and emblems for a cleaner look and overall better install quality.
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As a follow-up on my other post, I'll be returning to the Xpel folks soon to have some additional rework done.
Quite a bit of peeling under the front boot, a few bubbles, and the installer didn't trim under the mirrors where the mfg part number is.
Hopefully the 3rd trip will be the charm!
Quite a bit of peeling under the front boot, a few bubbles, and the installer didn't trim under the mirrors where the mfg part number is.
Hopefully the 3rd trip will be the charm!
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So, yes, edges can be wrapped with a kit provided the kit was designed to do so. Conversely, having a "custom" installation performed does not guarantee you wrapped edges. Also, contrary to popular belief, a "custom" installation does not guarantee you a quality installation.
There are plenty of examples where either method was executed beautifully, and there are plenty where either method resulted in horror. Here are some examples to illustrate my point:
Here is a custom cut installation that went pretty badly -
Here is a KIT installation that went on perfectly -
Here is a custom cut installation that was done well -
Here is a kit that was installed poorly -
Basically, there are 4 parts to installing paint protection film that all need to be in place for stunning results:
- A good looking film (no orange peel, deep gloss, wide enough to allow full coverage of panels with no seams)
- A kit design that: a) fits the panel perfectly without unnecessary contortion of the film b) allows the edges to be wrapped where desired and c) contains no unnecessary seams or reliefs
- A competent installer who has the skills to: a) apply the film without causing blemishes in the film and b) properly align the kit to the panel being covered
- A shop who is willing to stand behind their product and their work no matter what.
A competent installer who has the skills to: a) apply the film without causing blemishes in the film and b) trim the excess film at all the edges where it cannot be wrapped, without cutting into your car's paint, while achieving 1/16th inch finished tolerances and perfect circles where applicable.
In other words, it should look like this:
NOT like this:
There are many examples of properly installed kits with wrapped edges on our blog page at http://blog.xpel.com.
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"and there are plenty where either method resulted in horror"
Wow! Some installs look great! Please come to Houston and help with mine and we'll see if the 3rd time will work.
Here's a sample of one corner of the boot lid.
Wow! Some installs look great! Please come to Houston and help with mine and we'll see if the 3rd time will work.
Here's a sample of one corner of the boot lid.
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