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Zigg L1 · 04-08-2019, 04:03 PM

Anywhere to get a precut suntek kit for the Z? I have done a fair share of tint and would like to try to do it myself.

wnyzl11le · 04-08-2019, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigg L1

Anywhere to get a precut suntek kit for the Z? I have done a fair share of tint and would like to try to do it myself.

I would call the local dealer and see if they will sell it to you after they cut it and mail it to you. I know xpel has precut kits.

Zigg L1 · 04-10-2019, 05:19 PM

Just got an estimate for some Suntek Ultra. Complete detox and detail. PPF on front bumper, lower sides up to body line and behind the rear tires. $1100 plus tax. Does that sound about right for price?

Gunkk · 04-10-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigg L1

Just got an estimate for some Suntek Ultra. Complete detox and detail. PPF on front bumper, lower sides up to body line and behind the rear tires. $1100 plus tax. Does that sound about right for price?

If it includes the splitter, rockers, headlights, black DRL bezels, and in front of the rear tires, then yes that’s a decent price.

If it doesn’t, requote the job, because all of these areas take hits. Mirrors is a good idea too (bugs).

wnyzl11le · 04-10-2019, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigg L1

Just got an estimate for some Suntek Ultra. Complete detox and detail. PPF on front bumper, lower sides up to body line and behind the rear tires. $1100 plus tax. Does that sound about right for price?

I would say it isn't a bad deal. It is always cheaper to PPF a car repainting is expensive.

DaveC113 · 04-10-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 7LitreC5

The installation really isn't that hard. I followed the instructions and am very happy with the results. There is some technique involved but it is easy to learn. They send you everything that you need. If you look at it, you'd never know that it was a DYI job.

My car is not a daily driver so I did not do the front bumper. I did the sides and backs of the mirrors.

I agree... but the front bumper is in another league as far as difficulty. It was a huge PITA. It took me almost a full day to get the front bumper on and about the same amount of time to do the fenders, rockers, rear wheel areas, beneath the trunk opening, etc...

If I were to do it again I might pay to have the front bumper done and do the rest myself.

Zigg L1 · 04-10-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

If it includes the splitter, rockers, headlights, black DRL bezels, and in front of the rear tires, then yes that’s a decent price.

If it doesn’t, requote the job, because all of these areas take hits. Mirrors is a good idea too (bugs).

I agree I guess I should have them clarify what on the front bumper. I assumed it would include everything you mentioned. And yes I forgot about the mirrors. They seemed like good peoples on the phone. Really helpful and great reviews 5 out of 5 stars. Arete Salon in Rochester NY

wnyzl11le · 04-10-2019, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigg L1

I agree I guess I should have them clarify what on the front bumper. I assumed it would include everything you mentioned. And yes I forgot about the mirrors. They seemed like good peoples on the phone. Really helpful and great reviews 5 out of 5 stars. Arete Salon in Rochester NY

I would make sure you use an authorized dealer with your xpel or they won't warranty it if anything happens. Hope xpel's site and see if they are. I grew up in rochester (webster) cool area my rents still live in the area.

rbiehl · 04-10-2019, 08:54 PM

I would also recommend doing the A pillars and part of the roofline.

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RamAir02 · 04-22-2019, 08:23 PM

Has anyone done Xpel Stealth or similar satin / matte PPF from 3M or Suntek over the stock glossy paint? Wondering how it looks and if it gives a nice matte finish over the whole car.

MR 45TH · 04-22-2019, 09:04 PM

Just dropped mine off today to get xpel’d

datboi448 · 04-23-2019, 12:55 AM

I took a rock from a weed eater near where i work, hit the fender I had xpel on and ripped the film. no damage to the paint. Had multiple rocks kicked up onto mirrors, no damage to paint. had a brain fart and scraped another car avoiding a almost bad collision at about 20 mph, looked super deep, thought for sure it was going to need new paint. peeled it off and nothing.

one caveat I have learned is the laser measuring is misleading. they do not always laser measure the car for the templates. they will sometimes laser measure a hand cut film instead. i watched them do the first template for a model 3 at my installer which was based on hand cuts.

04-22-2019, 08:23 PM	#38
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	Has anyone done Xpel Stealth or similar satin / matte PPF from 3M or Suntek over the stock glossy paint? Wondering how it looks and if it gives a nice matte finish over the whole car. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

04-22-2019, 09:04 PM	#39
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	Just dropped mine off today to get xpel’d Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

04-23-2019, 12:55 AM	#40
datboi448 Drives: 2013 2LT RS, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 479	I took a rock from a weed eater near where i work, hit the fender I had xpel on and ripped the film. no damage to the paint. Had multiple rocks kicked up onto mirrors, no damage to paint. had a brain fart and scraped another car avoiding a almost bad collision at about 20 mph, looked super deep, thought for sure it was going to need new paint. peeled it off and nothing. one caveat I have learned is the laser measuring is misleading. they do not always laser measure the car for the templates. they will sometimes laser measure a hand cut film instead. i watched them do the first template for a model 3 at my installer which was based on hand cuts. __________________

04-08-2019, 04:03 PM	#29
Zigg L1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Tintcoat A10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 537	Anywhere to get a precut suntek kit for the Z? I have done a fair share of tint and would like to try to do it myself.

04-10-2019, 05:19 PM	#31
Zigg L1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Tintcoat A10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 537	Just got an estimate for some Suntek Ultra. Complete detox and detail. PPF on front bumper, lower sides up to body line and behind the rear tires. $1100 plus tax. Does that sound about right for price?

04-10-2019, 08:54 PM	#37
rbiehl Drives: '23 ZL1 Riverside Blue M6 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: St. Louis Metro Posts: 171	I would also recommend doing the A pillars and part of the roofline. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

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