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      12-11-2014, 12:11 PM   #1
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What is the most common parts of the car to get XPel treatment for? Is it just front bumper, hood, and mirrors?

Can people post pictures of their XPel cars?

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Yes, mainly just the front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirror. I'm probably going to wrap the CF roof with xpel as well though.
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      12-12-2014, 10:05 AM   #4
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I'm getting quoted $1275 to do full front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors. Seems pretty steep.
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Why do the roof?
I don't want to risk scratching the CF roof It'll be harder to repair I believe.
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How much does it usually cost to do the carbon fiber roof as well?
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$1,275 for full hood, full front fenders, bumper and mirrors?

Here are the country averages.

For a partial front end: 18-24" up the hood and fenders. Front bumper, mirrors and headlights. $750-1,000.

Full front end: entire hood, front fenders, bumper, mirrors and headlights. $1,750-2,000.


It's important to note that not all films are created equal. XPEL ULTIMATE is backed by a 10-Year Warranty, is self-healing, non-yellowing and extremely easy to maintain.
Wow, that sounds steep just for a full front end.
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Wow, that sounds steep just for a full front end.
Actually I've been quoted over $2000 for the full front by Xpel here in Houston. I'm not sure I'll go with them, just seems like a lot.
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This may seem like a dumb question and forgive if it is but I know a lot of the technology is computerized and pre-cut so if we want to install M-performance parts on the car do you recommend doing that before or after installing them?

If before, they will still be protected correct?
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      12-12-2014, 03:23 PM   #10
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Mine is full car stealth.
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      12-12-2014, 04:29 PM   #11
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I'm getting quoted $1275 to do full front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors. Seems pretty steep.
I was just quoted $2,400 by Extreme Autowerks over in Cerritos. That sounds outrageously expensive. Where did you get quoted Pesh?
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This may seem like a dumb question and forgive if it is but I know a lot of the technology is computerized and pre-cut so if we want to install M-performance parts on the car do you recommend doing that before or after installing them?

If before, they will still be protected correct?
Some pieces are easier to wrap off the car, but most are easier to wrap on the car. Being mounted on the car makes the piece rigid and easier to install on. Some parts such as rocker panels when off of the car flex too much during installation.

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Mine is full car stealth.
Richy,

Wow! What a looker! Do you have more photos to share? Where did you get the car wrapped?
Sticker City in Sherman Oaks.

Thread on car: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063159
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This may seem like a dumb question and forgive if it is but I know a lot of the technology is computerized and pre-cut so if we want to install M-performance parts on the car do you recommend doing that before or after installing them?

If before, they will still be protected correct?
Some pieces are easier to wrap off the car, but most are easier to wrap on the car. Being mounted on the car makes the piece rigid and easier to install on. Some parts such as rocker panels when off of the car flex too much during installation.

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Mine is full car stealth.
Richy,

Wow! What a looker! Do you have more photos to share? Where did you get the car wrapped?
Sticker City in Sherman Oaks.

Thread on car: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063159
How is their work? I called them earlier for a quote.
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This may seem like a dumb question and forgive if it is but I know a lot of the technology is computerized and pre-cut so if we want to install M-performance parts on the car do you recommend doing that before or after installing them?

If before, they will still be protected correct?
Some pieces are easier to wrap off the car, but most are easier to wrap on the car. Being mounted on the car makes the piece rigid and easier to install on. Some parts such as rocker panels when off of the car flex too much during installation.

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Mine is full car stealth.
Richy,

Wow! What a looker! Do you have more photos to share? Where did you get the car wrapped?
Sticker City in Sherman Oaks.

Thread on car: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1063159
How is their work? I called them earlier for a quote.
I'd recommend them, Dean does great work.
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I'm getting quoted $1275 to do full front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors. Seems pretty steep.
XPEL did my car a month ago! And my RS5 before I sold it... Great bunch of guys in Austin and perfect job
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Hello,

The most common parts of the vehicle to protect are what we call the high impact areas. These include the hood, front bumper, front fenders, headlights, mirrors and in some cases rocker panels and rear wheel impact areas.

That said, there are a lot of owners that choose to wrap their entire vehicle.

Here are some photos and videos of XPEL protected cars.

Attachment 1129316
This i8 is completely wrapped in XPEL ULTIMATE.

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This M4 is wrapped in our XPEL STEALTH matte finish material on the entire car.

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This white M4 is protected on the entire front end.


XPEL BMW YouTube Installation Videos


Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions or need help tracking down an installer.
Looking to do my f80 in stealth do you have any pictures of a shikra orange m3 in a full stealth
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      12-22-2014, 01:39 PM   #17
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Any installers you might recommend in the Sydney area?

Also, would you opticoat before Xpel wrap?
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Any place to get this done in Orlando Florida please text me the info 201-658-2004 thanks
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Any place to get this done in Orlando Florida please text me the info 201-658-2004 thanks
I can very highly recommend Alan Seligman:

http://www.invincaman.com/contactus.

We used to fly Alan up to Kansas City from Orlando in the early '2000's when there were no other decent options here. He does fantastic work.

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Who would you recommend in the Denver area? I've already had one bad PPF experience and don't need another... thanks
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Why do the roof? Meteors?
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Why do the roof? Meteors?
First month I had my car it was parked under a tree, some shit fell on roof and scratched it up.

Flip side, carbon roof and you're driving — rock from a vehicle ahead can fly up and chip it.
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