11-27-2018, 09:36 PM | #1 |
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Paint protection on M2C or not?
Anyone here planning to add clear bra (paint protection) on their M2C?
I'm thinking to do it but not sure if it is worth it or if it will lead to other issues that I'm unaware of. Thanks!
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11-28-2018, 04:58 AM | #3 |
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Completely worth it. I've have it on 4 vehicles now. Also add full rocker panel coverage and behind the rear tires.
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I prefer Xpel's products (Ultimate Plus). Equally important is to find an excellent installer with references. Any PPF is only as good as the installer. Attached are some available kits: http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection...M2_Competition I would at the very least do the following: Full Hood, Fender and Mirror Kit (Front) Bumper Kit Area Kit Rocker Panel Kit, Extended Coverage Roof and A-Pillar Kit Luggage Area Kit I would consider having your installer increase the size of the 'shark fin' pieces on the front of the rear quarters in Xpel's Rocker Panel Kit. Mine was installed over a month ago and I already caught a minor chip from debris from the front tires. This happened without aggressive cornering (at least I don't think my cornering has yet been really aggressive) and within a few hundred miles of install. I am actually bringing my car to my installer today so he can create a larger piece. That is an easy job for any good installer. FYI, do not have a partial hood kit installed.
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Thanks everyone!
Looks like I need install the PPF. I got a quote for $6,500 USD for the whole car bumper to bumper. Does this sound right? How long will the PPF protection last? Also how did you guys find an installer? Did you look on yelp or through dealer?
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Check where the exotic guys go. Should last 7-10 years if cared for and not exposed to excessive sun. PPF on white cars will yellow quicker however.
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From a good installer $6500 for the whole car sounds about right. I don't think the whole car is worth it as the non front facing parts of the car don't typically get stone chips, but if you can afford it then it will help with swirls and cleaning.
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I may end up doing the complete quarter and door kit, which seamlessly runs along the top of the door and down the A pillar. What did your installer hit you for cost on these two pieces? These are custom cut I would believe.
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Thanks, I appreciate everyone's response here!
I am getting a quote for $2100 for a custom install of front part: full hood full front fenders mirrors bumper headlight **Using Xpel Ultimate Does this price sound good? I might add the rear fenders as well and may increase the cost to close to $3,000. This is the company's website: http://adonisdetail.com/ They have really good reviews on yelp.
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I feel like the odd man out on this one and am almost afraid to post. I don’t think it’s worth it, I like to keep my cars clean but if I have a rock chip on my bumper it wouldnt bother me. $6000 to get a car done, that’s insane, go buy a spare Jeep or something. If someone said I could get my whole car done for 600 not 6000 I’d probably pass still. Don’t worry about it so much, I feel like half the people that spend the money on this stuff get rid of their cars 2 years after ownership.
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An added benefit of the full rears is the A pillars become seamless.
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Agreed, it’s completely subjective. To be fair the thread started as a “ do you feel like paint protection is worth it?” It’s just me throwing my opinion out there, I try to be careful and I say things like “I feel” or “from my point of view”.
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