[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by faztaz

F87LUV what did you end up paying for the Xpel at DD?

if you are interested please drop us a call or email. I will set you all up with a fair price and solid installation. we are a vendor on bimmerpost.

[pruettfan]

Originally Posted by kovsky

First car I've put ppf on so I'm new to the whole thing. So many seams! I should have been clear with the installer up front like you were.. I just assumed it would look perfect for the amount of money paid. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for the input.

I would call the installer and share your concerns. If they are a good shop they will address your concerns without any pushback. The installer who as done work on my cars and my friends makes it clear when I pick them up that if there is anything at all I don't like to just let them know and they will redo it. Most shops are smart enough to do anything they can to protect their reputation.

[pruettfan]

Question for the Xpel guy. Can I put Optimum Gloss Coat, Cquartz, or similar coatings on top of Xpel? I plan on doing the hood, bumper, backs of mirrors and front fenders in Xpel (Protective Film Solutions in Scottsdale) and I plan on doing Optimum or one of the other coatings, I want to car to look and repel water the same is it possible or recommended to coat Xpel?

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

Question for the Xpel guy. Can I put Optimum Gloss Coat, Cquartz, or similar coatings on top of Xpel? I plan on doing the hood, bumper, backs of mirrors and front fenders in Xpel (Protective Film Solutions in Scottsdale) and I plan on doing Optimum or one of the other coatings, I want to car to look and repel water the same is it possible or recommended to coat Xpel?

yes you can we will be doing Nanolex SI3D on top of the M2 we have in the shop.

We have installed the above coatings with Xpel.

[confusion]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

yes you can we will be doing Nanolex SI3D on top of the M2 we have in the shop.

We have installed the above coatings with Xpel.

I'm not familiar with Nanolex. What does it do for you?

[pruettfan]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

yes you can we will be doing Nanolex SI3D on top of the M2 we have in the shop.

We have installed the above coatings with Xpel.

Thanks, BTW I dig your website, I buy from you a couple of times a year. Nice to have good products available.

[Detailers Domain]

Figured I would post a few shots here for you all.





removal of all emblems we were comfortable removing.












shop pics

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

Thanks, BTW I dig your website, I buy from you a couple of times a year. Nice to have good products available.

thank you I appreciate the support

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by confusion

I'm not familiar with Nanolex. What does it do for you?

This is one of the best descriptions of Nanolex SI3D

Nanolex Si3D is an advanced silica-based coating that simultaneously protects and enhances the appearance of automotive paint. Developed in Germany, it uses the latest in low volatile content silicon (Si) technology to lay down a film of siloxane polymers and proprietary thermoplastic components that cross-link rapidly to form a flexible three-dimensional (3D) coating that bonds to painted surfaces at the molecular level. As a result, it provides excellent protection against bird droppings, bug splatter, brake dust, road salt and harmful UV radiation from the sun for upwards of twelve months at a time, even on daily drivers (as it cures, the Si3D coating becomes highly resistant to strong cleaning chemicals and pressure washing, to the point where ultimately it can only really be removed by machine polishing).

However, the benefits imparted by Nanolex Si3D do not end with outstanding levels of protection and durability. Perhaps even more importantly, treated surfaces become richer looking (Si3D has a strong colour jetting effect), more scratch resistant (due to the intrinsic hardness of the silica-based matrix) and strongly hydrophobic (water hating). This latter characteristic not only results in impressive beading upon contact with water, but also encourages a degree of self-cleaning (strong hydrophobicity results in more contaminants being picked up and carried away by rainfall and runoff rather than being deposited in situ, akin to the Lotus Effect in nature). This results in treated bodywork staying cleaner for longer, allowing the intervals between routine washes to be extended and reducing the need for regular maintenance.

(remember it's more resistant to scratching not scratch proof - hence even with a coating - improper care will still swirl or scratch your car's finish)

[confusion]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

This is one of the best descriptions of Nanolex SI3D

Nanolex Si3D is an advanced silica-based coating that simultaneously protects and enhances the appearance of automotive paint. Developed in Germany, it uses the latest in low volatile content silicon (Si) technology to lay down a film of siloxane polymers and proprietary thermoplastic components that cross-link rapidly to form a flexible three-dimensional (3D) coating that bonds to painted surfaces at the molecular level. As a result, it provides excellent protection against bird droppings, bug splatter, brake dust, road salt and harmful UV radiation from the sun for upwards of twelve months at a time, even on daily drivers (as it cures, the Si3D coating becomes highly resistant to strong cleaning chemicals and pressure washing, to the point where ultimately it can only really be removed by machine polishing).

However, the benefits imparted by Nanolex Si3D do not end with outstanding levels of protection and durability. Perhaps even more importantly, treated surfaces become richer looking (Si3D has a strong colour jetting effect), more scratch resistant (due to the intrinsic hardness of the silica-based matrix) and strongly hydrophobic (water hating). This latter characteristic not only results in impressive beading upon contact with water, but also encourages a degree of self-cleaning (strong hydrophobicity results in more contaminants being picked up and carried away by rainfall and runoff rather than being deposited in situ, akin to the Lotus Effect in nature). This results in treated bodywork staying cleaner for longer, allowing the intervals between routine washes to be extended and reducing the need for regular maintenance.

(remember it's more resistant to scratching not scratch proof - hence even with a coating - improper care will still swirl or scratch your car's finish)

Cool, thank you. Will need to look into that further.

[pruettfan]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

This is one of the best descriptions of Nanolex SI3D

Nanolex Si3D is an advanced silica-based coating that simultaneously protects and enhances the appearance of automotive paint. Developed in Germany, it uses the latest in low volatile content silicon (Si) technology to lay down a film of siloxane polymers and proprietary thermoplastic components that cross-link rapidly to form a flexible three-dimensional (3D) coating that bonds to painted surfaces at the molecular level. As a result, it provides excellent protection against bird droppings, bug splatter, brake dust, road salt and harmful UV radiation from the sun for upwards of twelve months at a time, even on daily drivers (as it cures, the Si3D coating becomes highly resistant to strong cleaning chemicals and pressure washing, to the point where ultimately it can only really be removed by machine polishing).

However, the benefits imparted by Nanolex Si3D do not end with outstanding levels of protection and durability. Perhaps even more importantly, treated surfaces become richer looking (Si3D has a strong colour jetting effect), more scratch resistant (due to the intrinsic hardness of the silica-based matrix) and strongly hydrophobic (water hating). This latter characteristic not only results in impressive beading upon contact with water, but also encourages a degree of self-cleaning (strong hydrophobicity results in more contaminants being picked up and carried away by rainfall and runoff rather than being deposited in situ, akin to the Lotus Effect in nature). This results in treated bodywork staying cleaner for longer, allowing the intervals between routine washes to be extended and reducing the need for regular maintenance.

(remember it's more resistant to scratching not scratch proof - hence even with a coating - improper care will still swirl or scratch your car's finish)

A little off topic but what size Quickjack do you use in your shop to lift the M2?

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

A little off topic but what size Quickjack do you use in your shop to lift the M2?

5000 lb capacity

[F87LUV]

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

Question for the Xpel guy. Can I put Optimum Gloss Coat, Cquartz, or similar coatings on top of Xpel? I plan on doing the hood, bumper, backs of mirrors and front fenders in Xpel (Protective Film Solutions in Scottsdale) and I plan on doing Optimum or one of the other coatings, I want to car to look and repel water the same is it possible or recommended to coat Xpel?

Thanks for the quick reply DetailersDomain. You can use most coatings on top of XPEL ULTIMATE with no problems. Many of our installers use ceramic coatings such as what you mentioned.

[Yellowflash21]

XPEL so per your kit site, the whole kit is out already. (for entire car).

And it's available to use by your authorized installers?

[XPEL]

Originally Posted by Yellowflash21

XPEL so per your kit site, the whole kit is out already. (for entire car).

And it's available to use by your authorized installers?

Yes, any of our "Factory Trained" installers that use our DAP cutting software will have this pattern available

[Yellowflash21]

Sweet, and thanks for the quick response as they didn't have it yet, few days ago!

[David1]

Do the side emblems just pull off?

[Detailers Domain]

Originally Posted by David1

Do the side emblems just pull off?

they do not there is double sided tape behind there and a clip.

[David1]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

they do not there is double sided tape behind there and a clip.

So they are a pain in the but to get off huh?

[Detailers Domain]

they are not hard but they are also not easy to remove.

they are double sided taped and then there is a clip that has to be removed.

the installer should know how to remove it.

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

5000 lb capacity

Sorry for intruding with another off topic. I'm looking to purchase one and if you don't mind could you comment on this unit? Obviously you are using it a lot. Does it work for you and would you recommended for lite home usage?