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Old 03-24-2017, 07:38 PM   #57
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2 weeks for an install?? I had an Xpel full front/hood/roof/rockers/rear fenders/tint done in four days!
Yea. If you add up what's left of your car you can add an easy 4 more days
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Old 03-24-2017, 07:47 PM   #58
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Yea. If you add up what's left of your car you can add an easy 4 more days.
Seamless install. All edges tucked. No template garbage.
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Old 03-24-2017, 07:49 PM   #59
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Every painted surface on my car is covered. With the exception of the grilles. They took door handles, side mirrors, and spoiler off as well to do the install.

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Old 03-24-2017, 09:20 PM   #60
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Every painted surface on my car is covered. With the exception of the grilles. They took door handles, side mirrors, and spoiler off as well to do the install.
Ummm I don't want my car disassembled, but if you are ok with it, it's a more perfect install for sure.
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Old 03-24-2017, 10:19 PM   #61
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Ummm I don't want my car disassembled, but if you are ok with it, it's a more perfect install for sure.
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Old 03-24-2017, 10:35 PM   #62
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Interesting. You gotta let me know how that goes. Curious to know what they're going to say, given it's their own templates that are what is coming out so unimpressive.
My Xpel person was not going to use the templates since they do not cover 100%. They are easier to install, but I would rather it done right without seams at the very edges of transitions. I had a template fit on my prior car. Those edges would catch wax and be quite visible some times if I did not work hard to remove wax build up.

ps. They did a great job Evolvedx27. With a template, there would be a line near every panel transition that you photographed. Protects fine, but templates hurt the aesthetics.
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Old 03-24-2017, 11:20 PM   #63
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My Xpel person was not going to use the templates since they do not cover 100%. They are easier to install, but I would rather it done right without seams at the very edges of transitions. I had a template fit on my prior car. Those edges would catch wax and be quite visible some times if I did not work hard to remove wax build up.

ps. They did a great job Evolvedx27. With a template, there would be a line near every panel transition that you photographed. Protects fine, but templates hurt the aesthetics.
Thank you. I got a great deal as well. I'm very happy with the install.
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Old 03-25-2017, 09:25 AM   #64
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Mines at shop now getting done. What are you guys putting on it after she's done? Which wax etc?
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Old 03-25-2017, 11:31 AM   #65
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Mines at shop now getting done. What are you guys putting on it after she's done? Which wax etc?
i bought xpels sealant. i will also either go with a high end spray wax or liquid wax and put it on with a wax pad with my machine. i'll use the xpel sealant every 3 months and wax it every month.
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Old 03-25-2017, 12:32 PM   #66
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Is the 3m a good product?
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Old 03-25-2017, 01:40 PM   #67
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i bought xpels sealant. i will also either go with a high end spray wax or liquid wax and put it on with a wax pad with my machine. i'll use the xpel sealant every 3 months and wax it every month.
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Old 03-25-2017, 02:24 PM   #68
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full xpel wrap within first 2 weeks of getting my car.
Hey Envolved. Where on L.I. did you get your car wrapped and would you recommend them? Thanks.
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Old 03-25-2017, 11:49 PM   #69
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Old 03-25-2017, 11:51 PM   #70
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Is the 3m a good product?
When it comes to paint protection it's either xpel or suntek. Xpel is top of the line.
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