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CRTZL1 · 03-18-2013, 11:28 PM

Hey guys i'm thinking of doing a Ziebart protective film to my 13 1LE..It's 9 mil film and suppose to be the leading film..
I was quoted what I think is a pretty good price of 1000 plus tax.
The workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years and the film has a life time warranty on it.
The place i'm going to is in syracuse, NY...if I do a google search on them I can't really find to much on them, so If anyone has experience with them please post?
They say that they stand behind there product 100 percent and gaurantee i will love it...
So my question is this: Do you feel the protective films are worth the cost?
Are they a great alternative to getting rock chips/blemishes?
Basically looking for people's experiences with this company or the others you may have gone with?
Pros/cons?

Should I do this??????????????

Eric

Bodih · 03-18-2013, 11:39 PM

I went through The Specialists here in Tucson. They use 3M film. Under $500 for the nose, A-pillars, mirror fronts, door edges, and door handle cups. It has a 5 year warranty. I have no rock chips in the front area of the car, but they miraculously find the areas that aren't covered (above windshield, wiper arm). You may consider the gill area of the rear fenders as well.
I also bought the Headlight Armor for all the front lights. Its very heavy and rubbery. Never had a chip or pitting in the lights. A great investment for less than $60.

CRTZL1 · 03-18-2013, 11:44 PM

So from your post you say go for it ?

Bodih · 03-18-2013, 11:52 PM

The price seems a bit high, but you're really paying for the life-time warranty. If you plan to have the car that long, then it may be worth it. I would certainly go with a clear bra, whatever company you decide to go with.

heRS · 03-19-2013, 12:08 AM

I had clear bra installed locally and couldn't be happier. I only wish I'd done the gill area too. Way worth every penny. I paid $350 for the front bumper & fascia. For another $20. they did a strip along my door edges.

CRTZL1 · 03-19-2013, 12:17 AM

The idea of it sounds great , the only thing that scares me is that I don't wanna it to look like crap when there done!

1LeSS · 03-19-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SSRS55

The idea of it sounds great , the only thing that scares me is that I don't wanna it to look like crap when there done!

Wandered the paint protection booths at Sema this year. The booth with all the attention was a product made by Suntek.
I grabbed the canadian reps number if your interested. They also said their product was number one, but then they demonstrated by taking a wire brush to the hood of a black bentley that they'd just covered. Messed it up real good. Then applied heat to the scratches and it self healed. You couldnt even tell where it was on the car. They said that just the heat from the engine can do the repairs. I wouldnt believe it II f i hadnt seen it..
Needless to say, its my first roadtrip when our snow is gone....to go to the installer and have it applied.
Good stuff.

CRTZL1 · 03-19-2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LeSS

Wandered the paint protection booths at Sema this year. The booth with all the attention was a product made by Suntek.
I grabbed the canadian reps number if your interested. They also said their product was number one, but then they demonstrated by taking a wire brush to the hood of a black bentley that they'd just covered. Messed it up real good. Then applied heat to the scratches and it self healed. You couldnt even tell where it was on the car. They said that just the heat from the engine can do the repairs. I wouldnt believe it II f i hadnt seen it..
Needless to say, its my first roadtrip when our snow is gone....to go to the installer and have it applied.
Good stuff.

Sounds very interesting, I'll try a search on it... problem with this is Canada is 3+ hours away and could be further depending where in Canada!!
Thanks for you reply though and if you pm me his number maybe I could get some more info from him, like possibly even a Rep close r to me....

trm2 · 03-19-2013, 06:56 AM

I'm having Xpel Ultimate put on the full front bumber and mirrors this week - $410.

hmmm, should I get the gills done too?

Dznts · 03-19-2013, 08:28 AM

definitely worth it! i had the front fascia, mirrors, gill area, behind each wheel, a pillars, door handle cups, headlights, and gas tank lid.

CRTZL1 · 03-19-2013, 09:36 AM

So No negatives from anybody, OK....
So it's looking like something I should do!!!

hrpiii · 03-19-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSRS55

So No negatives from anybody, OK....
So it's looking like something I should do!!!

do it.

I have
Front bumper
Full hood
Both front qtr panels
A pillars
Strip across top of windshield
Side mirrors.

I do a lot of highway driving, and the front needs all that armour.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-19-2013, 10:14 AM

I wish I had. Biggest mistake I made on this car.

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lscamaro · 03-19-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I wish I had. Biggest mistake I made on this car.

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03-18-2013, 11:28 PM	#1
CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545	Paint protection films worth it? Hey guys i'm thinking of doing a Ziebart protective film to my 13 1LE..It's 9 mil film and suppose to be the leading film.. I was quoted what I think is a pretty good price of 1000 plus tax. The workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years and the film has a life time warranty on it. The place i'm going to is in syracuse, NY...if I do a google search on them I can't really find to much on them, so If anyone has experience with them please post? They say that they stand behind there product 100 percent and gaurantee i will love it... So my question is this: Do you feel the protective films are worth the cost? Are they a great alternative to getting rock chips/blemishes? Basically looking for people's experiences with this company or the others you may have gone with? Pros/cons? Should I do this?????????????? Eric

03-18-2013, 11:39 PM	#2
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	I went through The Specialists here in Tucson. They use 3M film. Under $500 for the nose, A-pillars, mirror fronts, door edges, and door handle cups. It has a 5 year warranty. I have no rock chips in the front area of the car, but they miraculously find the areas that aren't covered (above windshield, wiper arm). You may consider the gill area of the rear fenders as well. I also bought the Headlight Armor for all the front lights. Its very heavy and rubbery. Never had a chip or pitting in the lights. A great investment for less than $60. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

03-18-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	The price seems a bit high, but you're really paying for the life-time warranty. If you plan to have the car that long, then it may be worth it. I would certainly go with a clear bra, whatever company you decide to go with. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

03-19-2013, 12:08 AM	#5
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I had clear bra installed locally and couldn't be happier. I only wish I'd done the gill area too. Way worth every penny. I paid $350 for the front bumper & fascia. For another $20. they did a strip along my door edges. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-19-2013, 08:28 AM	#10
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	definitely worth it! i had the front fascia, mirrors, gill area, behind each wheel, a pillars, door handle cups, headlights, and gas tank lid. __________________

03-18-2013, 11:44 PM	#3
CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545	So from your post you say go for it ?

03-19-2013, 12:17 AM	#6
CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545	The idea of it sounds great , the only thing that scares me is that I don't wanna it to look like crap when there done!

03-19-2013, 06:56 AM	#9
trm2 Drives: Model S, Vette, Volt & Equinox Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 334	I'm having Xpel Ultimate put on the full front bumber and mirrors this week - $410. hmmm, should I get the gills done too?

03-19-2013, 09:36 AM	#11
CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545	So No negatives from anybody, OK.... So it's looking like something I should do!!!

03-19-2013, 10:14 AM	#13
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I wish I had. Biggest mistake I made on this car. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]