The four seats cost us $400. Considering the kit from Xpel costs over $600 I thought it was a good deal.
PeterK
Model X & 3 Owner
ohmman
Plaid-ish Moderator
I'd jump on it for that price, even though I'm hoping to wrap them in a matte finish. They look great!
ohmman
Plaid-ish Moderator
Not a silly question - I spent a bit of time trying to research exactly this. From what I can tell, Xpel is all shiny/glossy. 3M offers some vehicle wraps that are matte or screen printed - they appear to be quite durable and they're cheaper. There is an installer near me and that's the route I'm likely to go for the seat backs. While I think the Xpel applications in this thread and others look fabulous, it's possible it's overkill if all you want is a matte protection for your seats.
pvogel
Member
There is a matte version of XPEL called XPEL stealth, see here Paint Protection | XPEL
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
I am so unfamiliar with this stuff. I never installed this plastic protector on any of my cars, I just get them waxed occasionally. The only after market application for me is tint.
What is XPEL? Is it a brand? From what I seen here, it appears to be like a invisible shield for the car? Is it something that is really needed? I never had any paint damage to any of cars unless someone hit me
What is XPEL? Is it a brand? From what I seen here, it appears to be like a invisible shield for the car? Is it something that is really needed? I never had any paint damage to any of cars unless someone hit me
grommet
Member
No, it's not "needed." -- people lived happily without it. But some like the protection. Feel free to read the marketing: Paint Protection | XPEL - and yes, there are other competitors.
pvogel
Member
XPEL has a 'satin' finish version of their film. They all offer varying finishes.
BornToFly
Supporting Member
If it is "needed" depends a lot on where you live. In Utah, where they salt/sand the roads for 5 months of the year, and your windshield is completely pitted after 2-3 years, having paint protection is "needed" if you don't want the paint finish ruined on the front of your car. Windshields are easy to replace every few years.
One other thing they did was add a strip of Xpel on the aluminum foot plate at the entrance to the second row. He said the service manager at our SC saw an X with that part scratched and you could see the aluminum silver under the paint.
satheesh.net
President | Tesla Owners Club Norway
SeanA
Member
Nice! Mine are set to be wrapped tomorrow with Xpel. I was concerned because the Xpel pattern for the seatback causes a seam along the curved edge. Did yours? Is it noticeable?
In my second picture you can see the edge of the Xpel. My installer did not use the patterns from Xpel so it may be different than mine. The edge/seam is really not that noticeable, but you can feel it easily. Most people have no idea it's on there.
SeanA
Member
Interesting. What was used? That is less than half what most Xpel/Suntek folks are charging.
indy360
Member
I gave up immediately in terms of keeping the seat back looking glossy and nice. With 2 kids (one 5 years old and one 2.5) it's going to be futile keeping it clean. And guess what? I ended up not caring at all and I feel so much better. Anyway, it's actually holding up quite well. The kids keep their shoes on and they love putting their shoes on the back of the seat, but it's mostly just dirt on there and it wipes off easily. No major scratches yet after two months. Obviously everyone's tolerance is different but it really is not that big of a deal.
BrianD
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