06-07-2016, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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Clearbra Seam Locations
I just got my car back last night from break in service and clear-bra install.
Can you folks that went with Xpel tell me if you have seams at the same locations I marked with Blue Tape. I think I should have listened to member advice and gone with Xpel, but I didn't want to hassle with trying to get a refund out of the dealer. The seams near the top of the kidney grills really bug me. I think it's going to be a total headache to keep dirt out of the crack between the two sections of material. It's also pealing back in a couple of the compound corners. EDIT: To clarify, this was not an Xpel install or Xpel film. It was 3m done at BMW Dealership. Last edited by 3tekcorps; 06-07-2016 at 02:31 PM.. |
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I'd expect some seams due to all the curves on the front, but those running up from the kidney grills really bug me. The edges are also really jagged in some places like they trimmed it back after it was placed.
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She shouldn't, it's a single piece. There was a thread recently with a member showing photos of the XPel install and I'm 99% sure it's all one piece. If I find that thread I'll post it here for you.
EDIT: Here is one like what I mentioned: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1268824 There is a second thread similar to that with an LBB too. |
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BMW M2 in BSM receives a New Car Prep/ Xpel Paint Protection Film / Nanolex SI3D http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1253766
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I don't have seams on those areas. I went with SunTek. I will note that my installer even with 16 years experience struggled with the front bumper. It took him 4.5 hours when he normally does a bumper in 2 or less depending on complexity.
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The bottom pieces of the kit are made to have seams, so that they can be replaced if you have any bad impacts or road debris. That way the entire bumper doesn't have to be redone, and you can have those 3 small pieces replaced individually, the rest of the seams on the lower half of the bumper are due to the intricate design on the bumper, since the film has to stretch over all the compound curves. |
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Thanks for the response. I should have been more clear that is not an Xpel install and added that just now. I am trying to compare it to Xpel installs which is why I mentioned it in the post. The sales team at the dealership insisted this would be as good as Xpel (it was also way more convenient), but the seams are really annoying among other things. |
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These are the seams that run away from the kidney grills.
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it almost looks like it was bulk cut, there are seams on the xpel plot but with the right installer the seams will look good. Unless you are looking for them you should not see them.
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Who knows. I sent a note to the dealer today regarding it. In 48 hours the seam has already collected a nice amount of dust. Also found more dirt under the film I didn't notice at first. |
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The service department manager called within 30 minutes of my email wanting to figure out a solution. He had already located an Xpel installer and talked to that guy about the product before calling me. He's going to drive over to my office this afternoon to take a look at it personally. I'll update when I know a final verdict. Thanks for the feedback so far. |
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