black hood insert, holy scratches easy! - Page 2

trident · 08-20-2017, 09:28 PM

Xpel, Xpel, Xpel. Installer removed the ZL1 letters, number after making a template to replace in exact same spot. Used double sided tape to replace. No problems.

Gunkk · 08-21-2017, 07:50 AM

Hood insert removed from car, Emblems removed, film applied, emblems replaced. Cannot tell there's any film.

Instagram link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBC5KrD0xa/

MoreSpeed · 08-21-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub

Xpel folks, how did you deal with the area around the emblem? Pics?

For mine, they made a template, took the emblems off, put Xpel on and then reglued the emblems with the template getting them in the right position. Perfect!

Infern0 · 08-21-2017, 11:54 AM

Same

datboi448 · 08-23-2017, 01:23 AM

Yup had mine wrapped in xpel the following week after I picked it up. I noticed a scratch on the insert when I dropped it off and asked about paint correction before the wrap. Was told it would be dishonest for anybody to say you need correction before xpel and if the scratch was still noticeable he would pull off the film correct it and wrap again at no charge. Needless to say I can't find the scratch but there is no way for me to know if he did buff it out.

speedraider · 08-23-2017, 09:34 AM

4 coats of ceramic coating on all paint and carbon surfaces

k20attack · 04-10-2018, 10:07 AM

Does anyone know if there's a template I can download and print out for putting the badges back on the hood insert after the XPEL?

2018ZL1 · 04-10-2018, 10:11 AM

I carbon fiber wrapped mine at a fraction of the cost of the insert! turned out looking real nice.

bobby35ny · 04-10-2018, 10:16 AM

Clear bra is the only way!
-bobby

thompstl1 · 04-10-2018, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub

Xpel folks, how did you deal with the area around the emblem? Pics?

I opted to have my film cut and placed over the emblems. It's barely noticeable, and I didn't want to risk any problem removing the emblems or having the emblems placed back over the film.

hawk02 · 04-10-2018, 01:00 PM

Entire front end of my car including insert is covered with Suntek film. Emblems on the insert were removed and replaced with new ones.

CT ZL1 · 04-10-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by edc901

I always vowed to never have another black car because of how difficult it is to keep swirl free. Sure all cars can get the . But the visibility on black makes me sad.

What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

dickh · 04-10-2018, 01:17 PM

Printed out Glen E's instructions and followed them to the letter. CF is perfect and has stayed so for 5000 miles. Do have a few small paint chips, but that's inevietable for a DD.

k20attack · 04-10-2018, 01:49 PM

So no one knows if there's a template available to easily make sure the badges on the hood insert are positioned properly?

08-21-2017, 07:50 AM	#16
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,181 View My Garage	Hood insert removed from car, Emblems removed, film applied, emblems replaced. Cannot tell there's any film. Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBC5KrD0xa/ Attached Images

08-21-2017, 11:54 AM	#18
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Same __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 - Everything but the sunroof - Sold 2010 Camaro SS - 650RWHP Daily Driver - Traded

08-23-2017, 01:23 AM	#19
datboi448 Drives: 2013 2LT RS, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 479	Yup had mine wrapped in xpel the following week after I picked it up. I noticed a scratch on the insert when I dropped it off and asked about paint correction before the wrap. Was told it would be dishonest for anybody to say you need correction before xpel and if the scratch was still noticeable he would pull off the film correct it and wrap again at no charge. Needless to say I can't find the scratch but there is no way for me to know if he did buff it out. __________________

04-10-2018, 10:07 AM	#21
k20attack Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 135	Does anyone know if there's a template I can download and print out for putting the badges back on the hood insert after the XPEL? __________________ 1100-9/17/2017 3000-9/18/2017 Received-12/1/2017

04-10-2018, 10:16 AM	#23
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,023	Clear bra is the only way! -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

08-20-2017, 09:28 PM	#15
trident No Hope Drives: 2017 ZL1 Black Coupe, 2017 Z06, Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 209	Xpel, Xpel, Xpel. Installer removed the ZL1 letters, number after making a template to replace in exact same spot. Used double sided tape to replace. No problems.

08-23-2017, 09:34 AM	#20
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	4 coats of ceramic coating on all paint and carbon surfaces

04-10-2018, 10:11 AM	#22
2018ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 NFG 2019 COPO 350 SC Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Woodbine Md Posts: 686 View My Garage	I carbon fiber wrapped mine at a fraction of the cost of the insert! turned out looking real nice.

04-10-2018, 01:00 PM	#25
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,465 View My Garage	Entire front end of my car including insert is covered with Suntek film. Emblems on the insert were removed and replaced with new ones. Attached Images __________________

04-10-2018, 01:17 PM	#27
dickh Drives: 2018 Hyperblue ZL1 A10 coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 43	Printed out Glen E's instructions and followed them to the letter. CF is perfect and has stayed so for 5000 miles. Do have a few small paint chips, but that's inevietable for a DD. __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-10-2018, 01:49 PM	#28
k20attack Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 135	So no one knows if there's a template available to easily make sure the badges on the hood insert are positioned properly? __________________ 1100-9/17/2017 3000-9/18/2017 Received-12/1/2017

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