[confusion]

After washing the car with light soap and water with a microfiber covered sponge, I lightly hosed the car down with free flowing water and was pleasantly surprised to discover that the car requires very little effort to dry. I have no top coat on the wrap. This is what it looked like before drying. Temperature was upper 60s mostly in the shade.

[rosky1]

Great pics. You have really given me something to consider with the posts on the stealth look...a major investment, but striking on LBB...my planned color

[XPEL]

Another added benefit of XPEL, very very easy to wash. Plus any swirl marks you introduce during the washing/drying process will disappear with heat from the sun

[Benzima]

Originally Posted by XPEL

Another added benefit of XPEL, very very easy to wash. Plus any swirl marks you introduce during the washing/drying process will disappear with heat from the sun

Is it only for the "matte" finish?

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by Benzima

Is it only for the "matte" finish?

No, ULTIMATE is the clear/non-satin finish. It self-heals the same way

[metrickid]

Not the biggest fan of LBB but your car really is stunning! If I "had" to own LBB I would do the same thing.

Originally Posted by XPEL

Another added benefit of XPEL, very very easy to wash. Plus any swirl marks you introduce during the washing/drying process will disappear with heat from the sun

Quite impressing pics by the OP. Will the film retain the hydrophobic properties throughout the years or does it need a new coating?

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by metrickid

Not the biggest fan of LBB but your car really is stunning! If I "had" to own LBB I would do the same thing.



Quite impressing pics by the OP. Will the film retain the hydrophobic properties throughout the years or does it need a new coating?

Yes, you can also clay the film if it starts to collect any debris/contaminants

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by XPEL

Yes, you can also clay the film if it starts to collect any debris/contaminants

Cool! I wanted to wrap my car with your products but no one in Sweden sell/use them.

[atxsk8r]

Awesome, easy car washes for you! Now just use a leaf blower for the few water drops and done

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by metrickid

Cool! I wanted to wrap my car with your products but no one in Sweden sell/use them.

Where in Sweden? We have installers all over the world

[PARTS@STBMW]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!

[Bmwhocr]

Looks cool, so which wrap is this? Is it the wrap giving the car the matte look?

[confusion]

Originally Posted by Bmwhocr

Looks cool, so which wrap is this? Is it the wrap giving the car the matte look?

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1255847

[Corinne]

Has anyone considered 3M Scotchguard as an alternative to Expel Ultimate ? I read somewhere that it's up to 30 % cheaper and am wondering what the difference is in terms of quality. Does anyone know ? I've got a quote for the whole car in XPEL Ultimate in Geneva, Switzerland for € 5100. Since I'm going to keep the car 10 years I think I'll do it.

[hoyasaxa]

Originally Posted by XPEL

No, ULTIMATE is the clear/non-satin finish. It self-heals the same way

I remember this stealth install was a little pricey. Is an ultimate install the same price or is the film less expensive?

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by hoyasaxa

I remember this stealth install was a little pricey. Is an ultimate install the same price or is the film less expensive?

STEALTH is going to be more labor intensive plus a few other factors. So yes, ULTIMATE will cost a bit less typically to have installed.

[cole3488]

Originally Posted by XPEL

STEALTH is going to be more labor intensive plus a few other factors. So yes, ULTIMATE will cost a bit less typically to have installed.

I have expel on my car what would happen if I took it through a drive through car wash? would it wreck it?

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by cole3488

I have expel on my car what would happen if I took it through a drive through car wash? would it wreck it?

Don't take it through the car wash right after installation, but yes, an automatic car wash is usually just fine.

[Romo]

It looks like matte or frozen blue this way.

I`m sorry to say I don`t like it this way, it takes away the unique LBB shine IMHO

What I have done;

Mine (LBB) is glass coated with IGL Kenzo Glasscoating........

It feels so smooth, and killerlooks off course

And best of all; 4 years warranty !

[cole3488]

Originally Posted by XPEL

Don't take it through the car wash right after installation, but yes, an automatic car wash is usually just fine.

how long is an ideal wait time?

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by cole3488

how long is an ideal wait time?

Typically, we recommend at least a week before using any high pressure washing. Always try to avoid the seams if you're using a "pay n spray"