Xpel or 3M film?
10-24-2013, 03:54 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
FYI- Depending on the type of wax or polymer finish you use, you may NOT want the whole thing detailed prior to applying the film.
I use Rejex exclusively, and at the mfr's suggestion, my cars get the "Dawn" treatment first (strip of all wax and finish residue), then the film, then the Rejex. Film gets Rejex too. (Film will not stick to the Rejex)
That's the only way I will go. You'll find as many opinions on this subject as posters on the forum, btw. Just one guy's way to roll...
I use Rejex exclusively, and at the mfr's suggestion, my cars get the "Dawn" treatment first (strip of all wax and finish residue), then the film, then the Rejex. Film gets Rejex too. (Film will not stick to the Rejex)
That's the only way I will go. You'll find as many opinions on this subject as posters on the forum, btw. Just one guy's way to roll...
10-24-2013, 10:22 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
I have an '08 Basalt Black with Xpel placed (full hood/full fenders/mirrors/doors/rockers/sill entry/head lights) on the car after a full 2 man 8 hr detail. Looks great and is worth every penny! It is hard to tell in the 1st pic, but the clear bra is on the car. You will lose a bit of luster/shine but it is minimal and well worth the peace of mind that the paint is protected. The 2nd pic is after the detail BEFORE the clear bra.
10-24-2013, 10:59 PM
#19
Drifting
You should ask what type of 3M are they using? Some of their new stuff I heard does have a nice finish.
The other thing you should keep in mind is having them wrap around the edges. If this is being done at a dealership via mobile service it's most likely a precut kit and will not wrap around the edges. To wrap edges, the precut kit has to have some extra length around it. Good luck!
The other thing you should keep in mind is having them wrap around the edges. If this is being done at a dealership via mobile service it's most likely a precut kit and will not wrap around the edges. To wrap edges, the precut kit has to have some extra length around it. Good luck!
Last edited by Knight; 10-24-2013 at 11:33 PM.
10-25-2013, 09:04 AM
#20
Rennlist Member
Have have the Xpel Ultimate on my car, and I love it. The hood is custom where the edges are all completely wrapped and the shield was removed before application. The rest was kit-cut and I'm very content with the margins. They are slight, and uniform everywhere. The more custom you go, the more money you will spend, for sure!
