Using XPEL on your door sills/pics/how to - Page 2

Glen e · 01-23-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by davet435

Thanks,
Just not familiar with that product. I see they offer 4 door handle pieces already cut so you don't get any wrinkles or bubble for 5.99. May be a little easier for that area for people without experience with this product.

Dave you will like it, it "wilts" enuf with a heat gun but holds some strength unlike some wraps you hit with heat.

davet435 · 01-23-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Dave you will like it, it "wilts" enuf with a heat gun but holds some strength unlike some wraps you hit with heat.

I'll give it a shot if/when they ever get my new car lol. Behind the door handles is a good idea. I've polished a lot of scratches out of that area on cars. Not the easiest place to polish. I definitely want to keep the sills looking good.

Stex · 01-24-2016, 08:51 AM

Cover the sill paint too below the plate. Wish I had seen this when my truck was new. Rocker panels and rear qtr behind the tire considered a must. thanks.

Glen e · 01-24-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stex

Cover the sill paint too below the plate. Wish I had seen this when my truck was new. Rocker panels and rear qtr behind the tire considered a must. thanks.

Clear plastidip works well too.

cwl011 · 01-24-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Clear plastidip works well too.

This is what i am going to do. A can of clear plasti dip is $6 and if someone scuffs it, you can just tape and spray it again. I am also thinking or using clear plasti dip on the rear bumper near the trunk lid, my coat has brushed against it reaching into the trunk, i don't want to scratch it up there.

Driski · 01-31-2016, 06:39 AM

Thanks to all. The information I have been getting on this forum has been priceless. Saved this item on my favorites so when I get my car...

Tushar · 02-07-2016, 12:06 PM

Hi Glen quick question.
Did u apply the XPEL over the existing plastic coating or removed the plastic coating??

Glen e · 02-07-2016, 12:09 PM

I don't remember a plastic coating but if there is one, I didn't take it off. They still Look great.

Tushar · 03-01-2016, 06:50 PM

Hi Glen,

I put the Xpel coating two weeks ago!
It works great.....its very difficult to see that its there.
Provides great protection

Thanks!

Glen e · 03-01-2016, 06:54 PM

Thanks.....

I dont post failed mods....LOL

(and i have several!!!)

Tr6 · 03-01-2016, 09:03 PM

Glad I got this done for sure. Thanks again Glen!

ctrlz · 02-06-2019, 09:36 AM

I applied this to the "F1FTY" door sill panels with mixed results. Since the logo is inlaid, there are too many nooks and crannies to which the product won't conform. I released as much air as I could with small needle piercings.
Still, I think it is better covered than uncovered. The graphite colored paint on the sill covers chips easily, revealing a white plastic base. I could not find a good paint color to touch up the nicks. I can get close with the color, but can't duplicate the metallic sheen. I think the XPEL is the better long term solution.

01-31-2016, 06:39 AM	#20
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02-07-2016, 12:06 PM	#21
Tushar Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 422	Hi Glen quick question. Did u apply the XPEL over the existing plastic coating or removed the plastic coating?? __________________ Dream Big and Work Hard....cos you never know when your dreams may come true!! 2SS Garnet Red NPP Automatic

02-07-2016, 12:09 PM	#22
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I don't remember a plastic coating but if there is one, I didn't take it off. They still Look great. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

03-01-2016, 06:50 PM	#23
Tushar Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 422	Hi Glen, I put the Xpel coating two weeks ago! It works great.....its very difficult to see that its there. Provides great protection Thanks! __________________ Dream Big and Work Hard....cos you never know when your dreams may come true!! 2SS Garnet Red NPP Automatic

03-01-2016, 06:54 PM	#24
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Thanks..... I dont post failed mods....LOL (and i have several!!!) __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-24-2016, 08:51 AM	#17
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	Cover the sill paint too below the plate. Wish I had seen this when my truck was new. Rocker panels and rear qtr behind the tire considered a must. thanks.

03-01-2016, 09:03 PM	#25
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	Glad I got this done for sure. Thanks again Glen! __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

02-06-2019, 09:36 AM	#26
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,172	I applied this to the "F1FTY" door sill panels with mixed results. Since the logo is inlaid, there are too many nooks and crannies to which the product won't conform. I released as much air as I could with small needle piercings. Still, I think it is better covered than uncovered. The graphite colored paint on the sill covers chips easily, revealing a white plastic base. I could not find a good paint color to touch up the nicks. I can get close with the color, but can't duplicate the metallic sheen. I think the XPEL is the better long term solution.

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