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      11-26-2018, 12:09 AM   #1
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XPEL wrap prep- install skirts first?

Not sure if it's best to add the CF skirts before or after the wrap? What about the black rocker stickers? Anything else I need to think about?

Otherwise, I'm thinking that I'll drive the car directly from the dealership to an XPEL installer with the film still on the car.

Thanks for any tips or advice. I've never used PPF or Opticoat so not sure how to best prepare.
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I had the rocket panels wrapped first. The CF side blades separate then installed.
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Not sure if it's best to add the CF skirts before or after the wrap? What about the black rocker stickers? Anything else I need to think about?

Otherwise, I'm thinking that I'll drive the car directly from the dealership to an XPEL installer with the film still on the car.

Thanks for any tips or advice. I've never used PPF or Opticoat so not sure how to best prepare.
Had my entire car wrapped first with Xpel Stealth and then RKP front lip on tonight and Side Skirts in morning and then taking back to them in the morning and they are add clear to side skirts and front lip. They said it is actually much easier for them to install the film after it is installed on the car because parts are too flimsy off the car.
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Not sure if it's best to add the CF skirts before or after the wrap? What about the black rocker stickers? Anything else I need to think about?

Otherwise, I'm thinking that I'll drive the car directly from the dealership to an XPEL installer with the film still on the car.

Thanks for any tips or advice. I've never used PPF or Opticoat so not sure how to best prepare.
Had my entire car wrapped first with Xpel Stealth and then RKP front lip on tonight and Side Skirts in morning and then taking back to them in the morning and they are add clear to side skirts and front lip. They said it is actually much easier for them to install the film after it is installed on the car because parts are too flimsy off the car.
Thanks for that info.
How long did it take them to wrap the car?
I'm not sure what to think about leaving my brand new M5 with a detailer for any significant length of time…
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Thanks for that info.
How long did it take them to wrap the car?
I'm not sure what to think about leaving my brand new M5 with a detailer for any significant length of time…
I had it done by Xpel in Dallas and it took them ~3-4 days. I left it with them during the week when I went out of town and they picked me up at the airport when I got back it was done!
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Thanks for that info.
How long did it take them to wrap the car?
I'm not sure what to think about leaving my brand new M5 with a detailer for any significant length of time…
I had it done directly by Xpel in Dallas and it took them ~3-4 days. I left during the week when I went out of town and they picked me up at the airport when I got back it was done!
Omg I will have to go on vacation or something. I'm pretty sure it will drive me insane to delay enjoying my brand new car for an additional 3 to 4 days.…
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