Put some more Xpel on the Carrera

Brad B

Brad B

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I added some Xpel to the wheel opening areas right behind the wheels. It gets chipped up here normally, especially now that the car is lowered and everything is in close proximity.



No more worries! Yea!:D



The front is in two pieces. You can barely see the lines of the Xpel in this shot.

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The rear is one long piece that fits nicely within the curve of the fender. It's nearly invisible.

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Where can you get that Xpel stuff? Probably difficult to get here in Canada? Can we apply it easily ourselves or should we get a professional??
 
Lowejackson said:
How does it react to polishing or waxing? What product are you using on the tyres?
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You can wax over it just as you do paint. I use EagleOne Satin Finish Wheel Dressing, and Stoners Trim Shine in the wheel wells.
 
iceman said:
Where can you get that Xpel stuff? Probably difficult to get here in Canada? Can we apply it easily ourselves or should we get a professional??
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Get it from www.xpel.com Check it out.



You can apply it yourself or have an installer do it. They rate the difficulty of the kits. This kit was the easiest and took 20 minutes a wheel well. The Porsche front bumper was the most difficult I have seen.



There are other vendors that sell kits but the clear film is all 3M Scotchcal product. Often the labor outprices the material so shop around or take the plunge and learn to do it yourself. I did. I have installed a dozen kits so far.
 
Precut 3M Scotchcal paint protection film? Hah! That's for the rank amateurs! :)



Just kidding. I'm a firm believer in the value of the "clear bra" film. I have Xpel kits for the bumper, hood and fenders on my 2000 M Coupe, 2003 Nissan 350Z, and 2002 Subaru WRX.



I had to find a more creative solution to protect the painted "splash guards" on my 350Z. Currently there are no precut kits for this part from any of the major companies (i.e. Xpel, Stongard, Invincashield)



I chose to create custom cut pieces of 3M film to protect the sandblasting effect of road debris on the paint. If you have any experience with this material, you'll know that making a clean and smooth cut with scissors is nearly impossible. I suggest making a template with the vinyl film used to line kitchen drawers. Once satisfied with the fit, I would cut the film with a "pizza cutter" type circular craft scissor. It makes a nice smooth cut. Whenever possible, wrap the edges of the film to hide them.



Overall, it's an easy job and a good way to get familiar with the material.



Dean





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Looks great! :up You also did the tricky double curved section on the outside didn't you? My sister could do the flat section!:p Just joshing!



I love this stuff. I custom cut it many places. Trunk lids, under hood, where parts rub, rockers, etc. It's great isn't it!



Nice collection of cars, BTW!:xyxthumbs
 
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