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Thanks. Yes they used computerized patterns.....sort of: they said they modified some of the patterns and cut there own for a couple areas that they wanted more coverage (i.e. around a fender lip). They showed me the pattern for the "behind the rear wheel pce" on the computer so I think they are all in there.
The did the part of the fender behind the "brake scoop" from the hood to the rocker and then the whole rocker pce from behind the front tire to the front of the rear tire. This pce came up around the corner into the car about 5/16" and from there they added a pce to cover the rest of the paint to the aluminum door tread. Cheers, Dave |
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...its almost easier to say what they didn't wrap; doors, rear bumper/rear end and decklid.
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There are a number of Xpel paint protection companies in the Denver area and I went to their websites. At least one of them talks about both Xpel clear bra protection AND ceramic coatings. They call it the "ultimate protection". Do you have an opinion about ceramic coatings? Apparently they apply it over the entire car (over the clear bra and non clear bra areas). My inclination is to NOT buy into the hype (i.e. the ceramic coating) and simply use normal car wax when needed over the entire car (i.e. even over the Xpel areas) . Any thoughts?
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I gave the ceramic a pass; ive not tried it but from what i gather it can help against swirls and fine scratches... but it needs to be redone periodically. i'm just going to use a good wax every so often. Maybe ill double up on the waxing on the non-xpel areas.
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Interesting. Just traded my '18 M2 and '07 Z4 on a black sapphire M40i. The shop that did my M2 and does all the local dealers recommended doing the cerium grey bits because afterwards it won't show every fingerprint??? Since it is being done as we speak, I will let you know how it turns out. Have the same trim on my X6 and it drives me insane attempting to keep the cerium grey bits looking clean and un-smeared.
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Had X Pel Installed before delivery
My dealer installed the X Pel film on the front 1/3 of the hood and all of the bumper cover parts and mirrors. People dont see it unless I point it out. Looks great.
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When my Z4 arrives, I am going to have the entire car done in XPEL Stealth at the XPEL home in San Antonio. It is not cheap - $6500 - but I think it is well worth it for peace of mind, ease of maintenance, and preservation of the frozen paint.
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