[Biscuit.fr]

What about cleaning ?
Paint/plastic, not the same product?
Wax on the plastic?

Want to ear how you clean it.....
Thanks

[CAM-FIFTY]

Originally Posted by Biscuit.fr

What about cleaning ?
Paint/plastic, not the same product?
Wax on the plastic?

Want to ear how you clean it.....
Thanks

I follow Glen's procedure. On film (and stripes), I do Dawn or Rinseless as the case maybe then Crystal Seal, no polish, no nanoskin sponge.

I took my SS straight to film as well before driving it around. Xpel in my area had a wait time of >4 weeks so looked at Ziebart who are local to me and gave me the appointment in a week. Their top of the line protection film comes with a lifetime warranty against yellowing, peeling, bubbles etc. Very reasonably priced and guy did an excellent job.

[Sooner Cole]

I put the clear bra on immediately. I put in on the entire front end and the first 24 inches of the hood. I also covered the rockers from front tire to rear tie, mirrors, door cups and behind rear tires. If you are going to put in on, I suggest almost immediately. You would be surprised how quickly the rock and sand debris from the road have an affect on the front end. I also covered the entire car with a ceramic coat. I couldn't be happier with the results.

[mlee]

I don't plan on doing this. Not a daily and never had a big issue with rock chips.

[hawk02]

Originally Posted by mlee

I don't plan on doing this. Not a daily and never had a big issue with rock chips.

I didn't have a big problem with rock chips on my '13 ZL1 either. I think that was because the front splitter was unpainted black plastic. The splitter on the '17 ZL1, on the other hand, is painted. If the several small chips I got in the first 575 miles is any indication, it's going to quickly get peppered with rock chips -- even when it's not a daily drive. I would highly recommend, at minimum, getting the splitter covered in protective film.

[Sven59]

Originally Posted by hawk02

I didn't have a big problem with rock chips on my '13 ZL1 either. I think that was because the front splitter was unpainted black plastic. The splitter on the '17 ZL1, on the other hand, is painted. If the several small chips I got in the first 575 miles is any indication, it's going to quickly get peppered with rock chips -- even when it's not a daily drive. I would highly recommend, at minimum, getting the splitter covered in protective film.

There was a guy who put a CF spoiler on his Z and he actually got a rock chip on it. You never know where you might get hit.

[Mishaman68]

Having mine done Thursday top to bottome! Not a daily driver and have 600 miles on her BUT I assure you if you don't do it and chips and dings start showing up you'll wish you had.

[snackbar64]

Originally Posted by Mishaman68

Having mine done Thursday top to bottome! Not a daily driver and have 600 miles on her BUT I assure you if you don't do it and chips and dings start showing up you'll wish you had.

Who are you going with to do the work? Invisibra is the only company I know of.

[Frank237]

I can probably repaint cheaper than what I was quoted for a front end clear bra, behind wheels, etc.

One of the issues when only a few shops perform a service....No competitive pricing, when you have a monopoly.

I'll live with the chips...it's a CAR not a museum piece.

[Mishaman68]

Originally Posted by snackbar64

Who are you going with to do the work? Invisibra is the only company I know of.

Sharp Wraps in Carrollton.
They did the tint on the windows as well. Really impressed with the work.

Price is the best I've found in the city.

[Hammerli]

Originally Posted by ZL1Goals

at first i was thinking about doing a full car wrap ... another told me 2.5k but is a less know.

I would not trust anyone doing a full car for $2500, maybe you'd get lucky if someone was just trying to get established, but I would guess you are more likely to get a poor job.

Originally Posted by ZL1Goals

so now im just doing to do full front clip. full bumper full hood full fenders mirrors and full doors. side rocker panels and the quarter panels hopefully it will not be more then 3.5k with a single step paint correction

Price sounds about right, I am paying a few hundred less than that for same thing with Suntek's best wrap, just did not see need to do roof considering I have sunroof, or deck lid.

[Tex]

Is anyone planning on doing the dealer installed one? I'm thinking about it. Believe it was like $575 for the whole front end including side view mirrors.

[IneedAZ]

Originally Posted by Tex

Is anyone planning on doing the dealer installed one? I'm thinking about it. Believe it was like $575 for the whole front end including side view mirrors.

that price doesn't include installation. I originally was going that route til I found that out.

[hawk02]

Originally Posted by ZL1Goals

i have gotten several quotes for xpel in the chicagoland area and they are pricey.
at first i was thinking about doing a full car wrap but after the price i was given i will not be going that way. two places quoted my anywhere from5-7k for full car wrap. another told me 2.5k but is a less know.
so now im just doing to do full front clip. full bumper full hood full fenders mirrors and full doors. side rocker panels and the quarter panels hopefully it will not be more then 3.5k with a single step paint correction

I covered everything you're planning to cover except for the doors but also added the impact area behind the rear wheels. The single stage paint correction and film application cost me $3.2K, so $3.5K with the doors is in the ball park. The two coats of glass coating cost me another $700.