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XPEL Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Coating and Tint
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Electric Steve
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It's a red-tinted mirror. You can see me in the pictures.
I did run into two problems, which the detailer acknowledged and will be fixing. First, the spoiler is a little loose on one side: needs more glue. Second, as with another MY they worked on, the side mirrors need a redo.
They stand behind their work, so I'm fine with it.
is your side mirrors fully wrapped or partially? I think that is probably why mines is partially wrapped.
Electric Steve
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They wrapped it partially, and that's the problem. It looked ok on when it was first done, but the edges came up within days. If I understand correctly, they're going to wrap it all the way this time.
Took mines in the redo PPF on hood that was replaced by Tesla and finish up tint, there was several other MY being worked on. There was a Red PUP getting full PPF as well. Auto Armour seem to always keeping busy because quality of their work. They finished up a Lamborghini as well! Check it out! Of course mines parked next to it.
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I just finished mine with Xpel Stealth PPF. Some tint. Powder-coated the Überturbine wheels glossy black along with the 'T's'
JohnInSanDiego
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DennyL this is really helpful, thank you for all of the posts. I had my red M3 wrapped and coated somewhere else last year, they did an amazing job, but I was checking out Auto Armour since its closer to me and this seems like their specialty.
This is my first color change wrap for a MY, this time in MSM. How does the color selection process work? I know Xpel has quite a few options, and I want to go matte or something unique.
This is my first color change wrap for a MY, this time in MSM. How does the color selection process work? I know Xpel has quite a few options, and I want to go matte or something unique.
everydaychris
Active Member
everydaychris
Active Member
It does but think of it has wearing sunscreen. You have your skin, your PPF that protects everything but an additional layer of protection from bird poop, dust, tar, etc, just makes your life easier as well as protects the expensive PPF.
Seems weird, that's how I felt but it does help.
Totally up to you. What ever color you choose it will be custom cut. Austin or his partner will be able to guide through the entire process like he did with my initial questions to getting it installed. My process was easy because I went with clear bra. If its not clear bra, just little longer for installation because they have to fully cover all paint surfaces.
Targe
Former Vendor
It is pretty amazing to see the difference. We are so used to seeing "product demonstrations" that end up not reality that it is surprising when the ceramic coatings really do match the videos.
Targe
Former Vendor
Usually for areas like this or the windshield, it is easier to shape and cut the tint on the outside, so it doesn't drip all over the inside. Then it is moved inside for final installation.
Looks amazing! Our MY is supposed to be delivered in December Black/Black LR. Yours might be the 1st black one I've seen in socal. Still debating on full wrap or not but leaning towards paint correction, Xpel wrap of the full front and rocker panel, and ceramic. Still have a truck to fix up
All City Wrap in Costa Mesa. Tint was matching so not sure why % he used. Wrap is XPEL stealth PPF so it’s actually clear.
sleepies
Member
How much was your XPEL stealth PPF wrap? I’m also in Orange County and was quoted $4,750 to $$6,500 for a complete body wrap from various shops around the area.
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