Help me decide - to wrap or not to wrap?

[Footer]

@Footer where did you get it done ?

Exquisite Auto in Milwaukee. A bit out of the way for you.

 

[dsm363]

I would consider getting the entire hood and front of car done but it does get expensive. Totally optional and know that you won't get your money back from it most likely when you sell car.

 

[joebiker25]

Just got my car Xpel wrapped (front and back) with Opticoat Pro Plus applied throughout plus glass treatment etc. at OCDetailing.com. Ask for Joe, the owner, and tell him Joe sent you. He does a ton of Tesla vehicles and other high end cars and is awesome!

 

[LVGhost]

I did xpel stealth over the entire car for the looks as well as the protection. If I was doing xpel ultimate or something comparable I would've only done the front end.

 

[RWcarbon]

I've personally had great experiences with wrap, however I do recommend spending the extra cash by having it done at a reputable shop. Wrap is great in regards to protecting your paint, especially a clear bra on your front bumper, but I feel it's worth it to pay extra and avoid unwanted complications such as peeling and bubbles.

 

[Shock-On-T]

Just to clarify my "no wrap" recommendation:
This is just for strictly financial reasons. If you're not pressed for cash, wrapping can make the car easier to clean and look very nice (if professionally done).

 

[Garlan Garner]

Don't wrap.
When you are searching for used cars things like model year, mileage, spec matter much more than a few rock chips.
Eg. would you rather 2014 model with no chips or 2015 model with chips
AP1 with no chips, AP2 with chips.
90D with chips, 70D no chips.
Save the money for your next trade-in.

I'm wrapping mine for the looks. Not for the protection. Unless you know someone that can spray paint carbon fiber.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Has anyone's wrap interfered with their sensors?

 

[Ulmo]

Don't wrap.
When you are searching for used cars things like model year, mileage, spec matter much more than a few rock chips.
Eg. would you rather 2014 model with no chips or 2015 model with chips
AP1 with no chips, AP2 with chips.
90D with chips, 70D no chips.
Save the money for your next trade-in.

I hope you're right. This is the path I'm taking.

In 1 - 7 years, I hope to trade up to a Model X 130D with Blue, Towing, Premium and Sound, or a used Faraday Future FF91 (at least 50% depreciation, hopefully), or a Lucid. I'm not sure Mercedes or any other car maker will be modern enough at that point with anything electric.

 

[iwannam3]

Seems like gold plating an IPhone. In just a couple of years it will be an outdated commodity item, the new model will have more bells and whistles and be the hot item. No one will care if it is gold plated if it can't run the latest features. And like an Iphone the battery life left impacts the value. Would have wrapping an S40 resulted in increased value today? Maybe in 25 years when they are collector cars.