Pics and first impressions of my CWM GT4
#31
Finally a fellow CWM car shows up and it's totally worth the $710 over the standard white. The Xpel looks fine from my end with those photos even though the adhesive is still curing. You definitely see some of the film texture which probably hides the metallic flake detailing, but I can live with that. I should be getting the call for mine with platinum wheels pretty soon.
Never put carnauba wax on Xpel as it can accelerate the yellowing and get trapped on the edges. Stick with polymer based sealants.
The leather looks great and to each their own. Porsche's Alcantara quality is pretty good and they use a very low pile one that I find more durable than what you get on MBs or BMWs. I for one love spending my time with a toothbrush and cleaner making things clean and plenty others on the detailing board does too
Very nice.
I much prefer the CWM to regular white, and I bet it pops in the sun.
A very, very great move going with the regular smooth leather steering wheel and shift ****.
Trust me on this one, alcantara looks and feels great in the beginning, however in no time it starts to get matted down, shiny and looks like crap.
And who wants to spend their time with a toothbrush and cleaner trying to get it clean.
Not me.
Regarding the Xpel, does the installer put anything on the paint before he installs the film, like some kind of wax or paint sealer?
I've read that some put a wax down which makes removal a lot easier.
Enjoy.
I much prefer the CWM to regular white, and I bet it pops in the sun.
A very, very great move going with the regular smooth leather steering wheel and shift ****.
Trust me on this one, alcantara looks and feels great in the beginning, however in no time it starts to get matted down, shiny and looks like crap.
And who wants to spend their time with a toothbrush and cleaner trying to get it clean.
Not me.
Regarding the Xpel, does the installer put anything on the paint before he installs the film, like some kind of wax or paint sealer?
I've read that some put a wax down which makes removal a lot easier.
Enjoy.
The leather looks great and to each their own. Porsche's Alcantara quality is pretty good and they use a very low pile one that I find more durable than what you get on MBs or BMWs. I for one love spending my time with a toothbrush and cleaner making things clean and plenty others on the detailing board does too
#32
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Very nice.
I much prefer the CWM to regular white, and I bet it pops in the sun.
A very, very great move going with the regular smooth leather steering wheel and shift ****.
Trust me on this one, alcantara looks and feels great in the beginning, however in no time it starts to get matted down, shiny and looks like crap.
And who wants to spend their time with a toothbrush and cleaner trying to get it clean.
Not me.
Regarding the Xpel, does the installer put anything on the paint before he installs the film, like some kind of wax or paint sealer?
I've read that some put a wax down which makes removal a lot easier.
Enjoy.
I much prefer the CWM to regular white, and I bet it pops in the sun.
A very, very great move going with the regular smooth leather steering wheel and shift ****.
Trust me on this one, alcantara looks and feels great in the beginning, however in no time it starts to get matted down, shiny and looks like crap.
And who wants to spend their time with a toothbrush and cleaner trying to get it clean.
Not me.
Regarding the Xpel, does the installer put anything on the paint before he installs the film, like some kind of wax or paint sealer?
I've read that some put a wax down which makes removal a lot easier.
Enjoy.
wow that interior & leather wrapped steering
wheel look epic. I am SOOOO glad I picked leather over alcantara steering wheel. Its always good to go with intuition that nothing beats leather.
Did you upgrade the stitching? I'm curious if the standard wheel has the same nice stitching?
wheel look epic. I am SOOOO glad I picked leather over alcantara steering wheel. Its always good to go with intuition that nothing beats leather.
Did you upgrade the stitching? I'm curious if the standard wheel has the same nice stitching?
#34
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Finally a fellow CWM car shows up and it's totally worth the $710 over the standard white. The Xpel looks fine from my end with those photos even though the adhesive is still curing. You definitely see some of the film texture which probably hides the metallic flake detailing, but I can live with that. I should be getting the call for mine with platinum wheels pretty soon.
Never put carnauba wax on Xpel as it can accelerate the yellowing and get trapped on the edges. Stick with polymer based sealants.
The leather looks great and to each their own. Porsche's Alcantara quality is pretty good and they use a very low pile one that I find more durable than what you get on MBs or BMWs. I for one love spending my time with a toothbrush and cleaner making things clean and plenty others on the detailing board does too
Never put carnauba wax on Xpel as it can accelerate the yellowing and get trapped on the edges. Stick with polymer based sealants.
The leather looks great and to each their own. Porsche's Alcantara quality is pretty good and they use a very low pile one that I find more durable than what you get on MBs or BMWs. I for one love spending my time with a toothbrush and cleaner making things clean and plenty others on the detailing board does too
I waxed the entire car today and the Xpel is now barely noticeable. The Xpel has improved drastically over the last 24 hours and after the wax the shine is consistentl. Virtually no yellowing or orange peel. It is sticking great too.
#35
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
#38
Rennlist Member
I went with the same interior painted bits ...Like the way it looks
We need a shot of the interior door !!!
We need a shot of the interior door !!!
#39
#40
Drifting
At least one dealer rep (can't remember who, what dealer, or what thread, sorry) has posted on here saying they replace the sidemarkers as standard, apparently as a freebie. I'm going to ask my SA about that and what if anything it would cost.
#41
Rennlist Member
#42
Thanks! I will ask my SA if they can do that swap. I think of all colors, white definitely looks the part with the clears.
#43
Three Wheelin'
Awesome, Fishing and thank you for your detailed pictures and write up.
The leather wheel and shifter is soooo much more practical and better looking IMO than the Alcantara I ordered, but I love the feel of faux suede!
The painted interior bits takes the interior to new level of sport. Love it, love it, love it!
Suggestion - have you considered white leather trim sewed into to your floor mats like the Exclusive Mats? I think it would match perfectly and really pop.
Wahoo!
The leather wheel and shifter is soooo much more practical and better looking IMO than the Alcantara I ordered, but I love the feel of faux suede!
The painted interior bits takes the interior to new level of sport. Love it, love it, love it!
Suggestion - have you considered white leather trim sewed into to your floor mats like the Exclusive Mats? I think it would match perfectly and really pop.
Wahoo!
#44
I'll be reusing my LED clears that I had on my GTS.