XPel Paint Protector

BDivine76 · 03-02-2019, 12:20 PM

Now that the car is broken in I want to have a paint protector applied before I track the car. What are the going rates to do the front, hood, fenders and mirrors? I got a quote from a local shop, but I'm curious what others have paid.

wnyzl11le · 03-02-2019, 12:53 PM

Stealth on the hood, rockers, splitter and mirrors xpel ultimate plus on the rest of the car. $3600.

19Nasty1le · 03-02-2019, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wnyzl11le

Stealth on the hood, rockers, splitter and mirrors xpel ultimate plus on the rest of the car. $3600.

Stealth diffuser as well

BlueinTN · 03-02-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BDivine76

Now that the car is broken in I want to have a paint protector applied before I track the car. What are the going rates to do the front, hood, fenders and mirrors? I got a quote from a local shop, but I'm curious what others have paid.

Full front fenders or just the first quarter of the front fender makes a big difference. I think its 1600$ here.

greaser2 · 03-02-2019, 01:59 PM

I got the whole front done for $950

wnyzl11le · 03-02-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Nasty1le

Stealth diffuser as well

diffuser?? Not sure what that is?

BDivine76 · 03-02-2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueinTN

Full front fenders or just the first quarter of the front fender makes a big difference. I think its 1600$ here.

Full front fenders. I think I will have the black done along the rocker panels as well. They tend to get kicked a lot as people get in/out of the car. My quote so far is $2100, but not sure if that is reasonable. They've done them before and say the front is a pain in the ass...which I can believe.

Gunkk · 03-02-2019, 02:52 PM

Don't forget to do the rockers and doors up to the body line and around the rear wheels.

ParisTNDude · 03-02-2019, 03:01 PM

All of that was done to my car before I bought it. Seller said it was over $1500. Looking at these prices, it looks like he/I got a good deal. When I drive over any road small sandy/gravely road repair pot holes and hear the gravel that's thrown up, it sounds very much like whatever the cost, it's worth it if you like your paint job. The OEM tires pick up everything and toss it everywhere. I'm going to install gravel guards as well.

Gunkk · 03-02-2019, 03:06 PM

Yeah good point. The ACS guards are pricey at a Benjy per corner, but I've seen them in person they are stout enough for the track. Cheaper than replacing PPF and paint.

SFV1LE · 03-02-2019, 04:50 PM

I just had the front clip done in Xpel--bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors (matte wrap on hood in clear stealth). The highest rated installers in LA are charging ~$2000 for front clip. You can get it cheaper but these guys are 10 minutes from my house so worth a little extra, and they've done a few La Ferraris, 918s, P1, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Chiron. Helped build confidence they could do a Camaro. If you like exotics, check out their Instagram gallery:
https://www.instagram.com/stickercity/?hl=en

BlueinTN · 03-02-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BDivine76

Full front fenders. I think I will have the black done along the rocker panels as well. They tend to get kicked a lot as people get in/out of the car. My quote so far is $2100, but not sure if that is reasonable. They've done them before and say the front is a pain in the ass...which I can believe.

Yeah I am having some panels added to the bulge out by the rear tire for sure not doing the full fender,front half maybe less than half..Cquartz coating minimal paint prep since its new off the showroom floor never ben in the weather I think its going to be 2500$. Paint prep could be a big one depending on the age of the car. We found 2 scratches that will need work before the film....no xtra charge for scratches from the dealer

hawk02 · 03-02-2019, 06:50 PM

I had the full front-end covered in Suntek film for $1895. This included the front bumper, hood (including exposed CF insert), full fenders, and mirrors. The side rockers were another $395, and the rear wheel impact area was another $100. I eventually had the entire rear-end covered in film, which if I remember correctly, cost me $700.

Well worth getting the rear-end done, especially if you track the car. The ZL1 throws a lot road debris all over the back-end during normal driving. I can only imagine what the amount would be after a couple track sessions.

sv340 · 03-02-2019, 07:03 PM

I had Expel on my Gen 5 for 650. Front facia, mirrors and in front of the rear wheels.

03-02-2019, 12:20 PM	#1
BDivine76 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: CA Posts: 144 View My Garage	XPel Paint Protector Now that the car is broken in I want to have a paint protector applied before I track the car. What are the going rates to do the front, hood, fenders and mirrors? I got a quote from a local shop, but I'm curious what others have paid.

03-02-2019, 12:53 PM	#2
wnyzl11le Drives: 2019 zl1 1le Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 188	Stealth on the hood, rockers, splitter and mirrors xpel ultimate plus on the rest of the car. $3600. __________________ 2018 GMC Denali 6.2L 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE 6 speed Riverside Blue 1LE NAV PDR. PPF entire car

03-02-2019, 03:01 PM	#9
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	All of that was done to my car before I bought it. Seller said it was over $1500. Looking at these prices, it looks like he/I got a good deal. When I drive over any road small sandy/gravely road repair pot holes and hear the gravel that's thrown up, it sounds very much like whatever the cost, it's worth it if you like your paint job. The OEM tires pick up everything and toss it everywhere. I'm going to install gravel guards as well. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

03-02-2019, 06:50 PM	#13
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,281 View My Garage	I had the full front-end covered in Suntek film for $1895. This included the front bumper, hood (including exposed CF insert), full fenders, and mirrors. The side rockers were another $395, and the rear wheel impact area was another $100. I eventually had the entire rear-end covered in film, which if I remember correctly, cost me $700. Well worth getting the rear-end done, especially if you track the car. The ZL1 throws a lot road debris all over the back-end during normal driving. I can only imagine what the amount would be after a couple track sessions. __________________

03-02-2019, 01:59 PM	#5
greaser2 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 KG Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Porter TX Posts: 315	I got the whole front done for $950

03-02-2019, 02:52 PM	#8
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Don't forget to do the rockers and doors up to the body line and around the rear wheels.

03-02-2019, 03:06 PM	#10
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Yeah good point. The ACS guards are pricey at a Benjy per corner, but I've seen them in person they are stout enough for the track. Cheaper than replacing PPF and paint.

03-02-2019, 04:50 PM	#11
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	I just had the front clip done in Xpel--bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors (matte wrap on hood in clear stealth). The highest rated installers in LA are charging ~$2000 for front clip. You can get it cheaper but these guys are 10 minutes from my house so worth a little extra, and they've done a few La Ferraris, 918s, P1, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Chiron. Helped build confidence they could do a Camaro. If you like exotics, check out their Instagram gallery: https://www.instagram.com/stickercity/?hl=en

03-02-2019, 07:03 PM	#14
sv340 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Idaho Posts: 98	I had Expel on my Gen 5 for 650. Front facia, mirrors and in front of the rear wheels.

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