03-19-2013, 07:49 PM | #15 |
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Well, stone chips aside, do film's like these allow for even paint fade/deterioration over the years?
Always wondered about these and vinyl stripes...so far no one's given me a straight answer... But still if one isn't concerned about minor stuff like that, these do seem the logical thing to do. Change them every 3-4 years or so when one notices yellowing... |
03-19-2013, 09:30 PM | #16 |
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I believe the good quality ones do. I just removed some red hood spears I've had for a year and saw no change in paint. It all looked even, no fade. I did notice that the lettering I had on the hood spear was visible after taking it off but I polished it out real quick and it was gone. The vinyl was on for a year. My car is a daily driver and doesn't sit in a garage.
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03-20-2013, 11:17 AM | #18 |
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This is so right according to where I'm getting mine!! They say this stuff has come so far in quality that you hardly know it's even there unless you get right up on it. Ziebart says everything is uniformed and match to the car, everything is cut using computer imaging and for example There is not 5 or 6 pieces to do a Hood like some have claimed but rather just 2 that uniform perfectly to the front fascia... Yep just convinced myself , I'm definitely getting it!! Also I have recently learned of diamond protection for the paint. They say you never have to Wax your car again if you get this, this is also something I have to do more research on. So if anyone knows about this stuff and whether it's worth it or not please post! |
03-20-2013, 02:30 PM | #19 |
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I have the Ziebart bra on my front bumper only. I am very happy with it and it was less than $400. They even custom cut it to go around my stripes. You don't notice it unless you get right up on it, after a year I have no yellowing (and its guaranteed).
I would NEVER pay for their paint protection or whatever they call it. I know they offer a paint sealant that you need to get re-applied every year. If you don't mind doing it yourself, spend the money with Adams and get all you need! Then you will be able to do full paint correction and get a beautiful finish! Even if you don't like all the detailing, you could just get the Adams paint sealant for a lot less money and do it by hand once a year! |
08-28-2014, 08:52 AM | #20 |
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Sorry to dig up and old thread, but it sounds like you all ended up happy with the results. I have the Ziebart film as well, but after two attempts it is full of bubbles - more that you can count- that are not evaporating as they said, and sections of the film that extend by about 1/8" beyond the body sections that they cover. I have been told that this is expected and that others are totally satisfied with similar results, basically that I'm too picky. I could never take the car to a car show or cruise in looking like this, I would be embarrassed.
Do you guys have these issues and just accept it or is your finished product free of these imperfections? I've never seen bubbles like this on other cars with this film, although most use 3M Venture Shield. Todd |
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I would say that if any of the few bubbles you should of only had didn't come out yet with just the normal heat of being parked in the sun and if you don't have your pieces pretty much flush with your body parts that they covered ,..then you got a shit installer or they used a cheap product, from the sounds it looks like both. I would demand they fix all mistakes or take legal action. This stuff isn't cheap and you don't need your beautiful camaro hiding in the corner at any car show.. With my car being CRT when I bring and show it off anywhere, I have to tell people it's on there or they never even know. That's with people really checking the car out too...... then there like that's awesome!! Good luck bro!! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk |
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08-28-2014, 12:28 PM | #22 |
Damn you guys got great deals. I got XPEL protection clear bra put on everything upto the doors (so upper and lower bumper, full hood, front fenders), the mirriors, rockers, gills, and the space beind the rear tires for $1900, that was AFTER a 30% discount. How was everyone elses so cheap?
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08-31-2014, 01:14 AM | #24 |
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XPEL is definitely more, mine goes Tuesday for full hood, bumper, Ground effects, heritage grill (yes its extra), gills and mirrors. I skipped the fenders for 3 reasons, 1. I wont have an edge on the fender where it stops and 2. The front of the car is essentially square so most will be on the bumper anyways (car is 4 and they have made it this far ok), 3. save some money. It is still $1300. Headlights, turn signals, fog lights, door handle cups, gauges, 4 pack gauges, and radio are all done in ghost armor already. I had my nose replaced and painted so I am doing it now as the aftermarket paint is softer and its no screwed up yet, the gill area is getting touched up before installation as well in that price. Forewarned that touch up will likely peel off with the product if ever removed, and I'm fine with that as long as it doesn't look weird while it is on.
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I'm having Xpel installed tomorrow. Pretty cool thing is the guy will come to your house as long as you have a garage. I'm getting the whole bumper, hood, mirrors and fenders done for $750. It has a 10 year guarantee.
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I've seen a Camaro with the clear treatment like this. I didn't care for it a bit. You could see lines where the plastic stops and the plastic scratches easier then paint. All the plastic on this guys car was scratched so bad it looked like crap. None of his paint was scratched at all. Just my observation.
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