05-21-2018, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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PPF and Rock Chips
So I have about 3,000 miles on my 2018 1LE now. I had to daily drive it for a few months until my other car got delivered. It has a few rock chips up front and I was debating on going to get XPEL PPF installed. I installed rock guards on the front and back which seemed to help the sides. Should I try to fill in the existing rock chips that are on the bumper first or have it professionally done before the PPF install? Also what about paint correction beforehand?
The car is a garage queen now with minimal driving, would the PPF even be worth the cost at this point or just suffer a few rock chips? Any input would be appreciated. |
05-21-2018, 11:49 AM | #2 |
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The xpel installer you choose is your best souce of info. Interview a few......
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05-21-2018, 02:00 PM | #3 |
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Holy smokes $599 just for the bumper kit and that doesn't include the upper bumper or the installation. Is there a more affordable option?
I paid $300 to have the front of my 2015 VW Golf done with I believe a 3M clear wrap.
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05-21-2018, 03:43 PM | #5 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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Not surprised. The front end is a PITA to film according to many. My installer said he spent more time on the front bumper/lights/ducts/splitter than the entire rest of what he filmed on my car (Suntek Ultra in my case).
Don't limit yourself to just Xpel. and +1 to Glen's suggestion ... a good detailer/installer should be able to handle fixing the rock chips for you. If they cannot or will not, look elsewhere. |
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