Confusion's Build - XPEL Stealth LBB with HRE R101s (last content update: 7/31/2016)

kryptodog · 05-01-2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PILOT

Plate idea FROZN

Look awesome!

FRO2EN

confusion · 05-02-2016, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by goodNIGHT

Didn't know there was this many members in and around Austin. You need to bring that car out to cars and coffee

Haven't been to one. When and where?

M3M2R8Racer · 05-02-2016, 08:17 AM

Fantastic result! congrats!

XPEL · 05-02-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by confusion

Haven't been to one. When and where?

Austin Cars and Coffee

Its located at The Oasis on Lake Travis, we're out there with our 10x10 Popup nearly every time its hosted...we'd love for you to come out and park your beauty with a few other cars that are wrapped with XPEL

6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732

btw @confusion, email heading your way with installation pictures

T&PBMW · 05-02-2016, 01:03 PM

I just priced this to have this done on my 2016 convertible, here in Ontario, $7,000...

I would love to see my Estoril blue done like that, but 7K?? ... and I don't even have a top to worry about.

Your M2 looks AWESOME!

confusion · 05-02-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by XPEL

Austin Cars and Coffee

Its located at The Oasis on Lake Travis, we're out there with our 10x10 Popup nearly every time its hosted...we'd love for you to come out and park your beauty with a few other cars that are wrapped with XPEL

6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732

btw @confusion, email heading your way with installation pictures

Cool, I should be able to make the next one. Thanks for the details. Sounds fun.

confusion · 05-02-2016, 09:58 PM

You guys asked for more pics and XPEL delivered. Hope y'all enjoy these install pics!

dizx · 05-03-2016, 02:31 AM

Nice! XPL FTW!!

Pol · 05-03-2016, 06:05 AM

My installer mentioned that it is acceptable that initially some little blatters might appear under the Xpel? Those blatters might disappear by themselves, or if not, they need to vacuum them out with a syringe. Is that correct?

BMWPWR · 05-03-2016, 07:25 AM

That looks incredible. The matte look really does show the muscular lines of the M2.

confusion · 05-03-2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pol

My installer mentioned that it is acceptable that initially some little blatters might appear under the Xpel? Those blatters might disappear by themselves, or if not, they need to vacuum them out with a syringe. Is that correct?

I haven't seen any bubbles develop in the middle of a sheet but there have a couple of tiny spots, usually round edges like the parking sensors, that have popped up a tiny bit (and by tiny, I mean like 1mm of material). I've been able to press it back down and that seems to be holding just fine.

More importantly, the guys said drive the car for a couple weeks and bring it back so that they could look it over and take care of any issues if there are any. XPEL has been really great and I definitely recommend them.

T&PBMW · 05-03-2016, 08:28 AM

How many hours was the installation and how many days did they keep the car for?

confusion · 05-03-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by T&PBMW

How many hours was the installation and how many days did they keep the car for?

I don't know how many hours. They had the car from Monday - 2nd Wednesday, so roughly 7 business days.

MTHRAR · 05-03-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by confusion

You guys asked for more pics and XPEL delivered. Hope y'all enjoy these install pics!

Really like this man. The way this turned out is awesome and wish that I could spring for it myself. I put a full front clip on mine as well as other prone areas to rock chips and that stretched my budget haha. Maybe in 4 years or so I'll spring for the stealth look! Congrats on this beauty.

blackholescion · 05-03-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongbark

I'd like to know the wholesale cost of materials because I agree, this seems way too high. I know someone who wrapped their M3 a couple of years ago and it only cost $3,500.

Probably the difference between having XPEL do it versus their local installer. My quote is $3500 for ultimate. Now if only I'd get a production number...

At any rate, fantastic looking car. Stealth on LBB looks righteous.

Elsharkyyturbo2 · 05-03-2016, 01:45 PM

Hey not to thread jack but I just picked up a Long Beach Blue M2 as well about 2 weeks ago, was terrified to drive the thing and went immediately to the nearest Xpel dealer, they're called The Tint Shop Inc and they're in the Queens area. I did some research on them and they ended up being a 3M dealer as well with good reviews. When I pulled up I was greeted by a bunch of newer BMWs and Mercedes, they were actually wrapping some parts of a REAL LTW E36 M3, not something you see everyday for sure... I did the full nose, mirrors, A-Pillars, Side skirts, and rear bumper. Then I did 3M Crystalline window film all around to protect the interior... Really helpful guys there, ask for Adam or Steve. On a side note, has anyone every opticoat'd / ceramic pro'd their paint protection film before?

F80seven · 05-03-2016, 03:22 PM

whereabouts did you go?

F87LUV · 05-03-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsharkyyturbo2

Hey not to thread jack but I just picked up a Long Beach Blue M2 as well about 2 weeks ago, was terrified to drive the thing and went immediately to the nearest Xpel dealer, they're called The Tint Shop Inc and they're in the Queens area. I did some research on them and they ended up being a 3M dealer as well with good reviews. When I pulled up I was greeted by a bunch of newer BMWs and Mercedes, they were actually wrapping some parts of a REAL LTW E36 M3, not something you see everyday for sure... I did the full nose, mirrors, A-Pillars, Side skirts, and rear bumper. Then I did 3M Crystalline window film all around to protect the interior... Really helpful guys there, ask for Adam or Steve. On a side note, has anyone every opticoat'd / ceramic pro'd their paint protection film before?

I did. They used nanolex over the car after the front was wrapped.

dammitcubs · 05-03-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackholescion

Probably the difference between having XPEL do it versus their local installer. My quote is $3500 for ultimate. Now if only I'd get a production number...

At any rate, fantastic looking car. Stealth on LBB looks righteous.

For the Full wrap? I would easily take that.... I'm getting killed with prices in Cali.

blackholescion · 05-03-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dammitcubs

For the Full wrap? I would easily take that.... I'm getting killed with prices in Cali.

Yeah full wrap. It's a pretty damn good price. Not sure if I got some help by being a friend of a friend but I'll take it.

bimmermaus650 · 05-04-2016, 02:50 AM

Stunning! Wish you were in Dallas. I have yet to see an M2 in person

gmzanatta · 05-04-2016, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by T&PBMW

I just priced this to have this done on my 2016 convertible, here in Ontario, $7,000...

I would love to see my Estoril blue done like that, but 7K?? ... and I don't even have a top to worry about.

Your M2 looks AWESOME!

Yep that sounds about right. OP paid $6,500 US, so your price is not all that bad.

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Elsharkyyturbo2 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Long Beach Blue M2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Hey not to thread jack but I just picked up a Long Beach Blue M2 as well about 2 weeks ago, was terrified to drive the thing and went immediately to the nearest Xpel dealer, they're called The Tint Shop Inc and they're in the Queens area. I did some research on them and they ended up being a 3M dealer as well with good reviews. When I pulled up I was greeted by a bunch of newer BMWs and Mercedes, they were actually wrapping some parts of a REAL LTW E36 M3, not something you see everyday for sure... I did the full nose, mirrors, A-Pillars, Side skirts, and rear bumper. Then I did 3M Crystalline window film all around to protect the interior... Really helpful guys there, ask for Adam or Steve. On a side note, has anyone every opticoat'd / ceramic pro'd their paint protection film before? Attached Images
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