gmaki

Hood, Bumper, Front Fenders, plus tint. Just a little over $2,000.

If someone can tell me where to look for an edge I will see if I can find one. Have not found any yet. Again he removed headlights and badges and tucked everything so not sure if there even are any edges to find.

rickdm

My installer used Suntek and said he had not had a problem with multiple Porsche's using that film. I had the same film on my 981 CS for a couple of years with no problem.

gmaki

Just a quick update on this as I have found two imperfections since my update. This does not change my overall positive recommendation for AutoSkinz in Santa Clarita however I also want to make sure to disclose everything to avoid unrealistic expectations.

AutoSkinz covered my mirrors, and unlike the rest of the car edges can be seen and with varying degrees of evenness and unevenness. I would actually put it on par with the previous thread another Rennlister posted of a somewhat poor job of aint protection. Again this is ONLY the mirrors, and I am sure the reason is there is nowhere to tuck so they were forced to cut. And due to the fact that no one wants to put razor against paint the cuts are made with a gap between the flim and the paint, which is why we see these edges.

Also I found a line on the lower left bumper. Right above the splitter. At first I thought the bumper itself had cracked and I nearly broke down in tears but upon closer inspection it seems almost as if the Xpel was cut and joined there. This is something I will bring up to the installer when I go back in a couple weeks. But again not a show stopper and again the rest of the car remains flawless.

I still recommend these guys and I will update after I speak to the installer.

Also the full price for the work was $2,160. That covered bumper, fenders, hood and mirrors with Xpel, and 3M color stable tint on side and rear windows.

usctrojanGT3

I'd also highly recommend doing clearplex on the front windshield (paid $450 for it), especially if you plan on tracking your car.

Crazy Eddie

I am getting my windshield done as well
I am also doing my headlights
I spoke to my installer and he told me he has never had an issue with the de-lamination. I basically got from him it has to do with who and how its being removed ... He knows how

ipse dixit

I would not do Clearplex.

Crazy Eddie

Clarify
I have 3M pro on my car (the whole car )
As to the windshield I assume he is using a 3M product but don't know what that is ?
Why do u suggest not to use one ?
I am sure its more maintenance and you probably shouldn't use your windshield wipers ?

ZG911

Because why?

golfnutintib

it is well known among the clear bra installers that xpel sticks harder to surfaces it is applied to than other products

removing xpel film can damage painted surfaces if not done very slowly and skillfully

so i am not surprised to hear about this potential headlamp delam issue

mooty

991 and 981 are different than any other car before it.
put the film on, take film off, it will delaminate 70% of the time.
that's not to day dont do it. just be aware.

ipse dixit

Distortion.

Difficulty in cleaning with small nicks and scratches

mooty

^ to each his own.
i dont cover windshiled.
i put new glass on every other years.
not more $ then clearplex.

usctrojanGT3

I have clear tint on the inside of the windshield and clearplex on the outside. I can see totally fine with no distortion at all.

DeerHunter

Maybe the inner and outer layer distortions cancel each other out.

4carl

What's really happening is there's a thin film on the lights to protect them from uv . That peals off with the clear bra. It's real, happened to me with my14 CS . For track you can just use blue tape on the lights,works fine doesn't remove the coating.used it on my 15cs and will use on my GT4.carl