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      04-01-2019, 06:32 PM   #23
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Can't say I am a big fan of grey or of swearing...but buddy...that looks f'n nice. I agree that this is much nicer than either Mineral or Nardo. Great job Op.

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i) by putting the xpel over the wrap, how much longer is the wrap expected to last?
ii) Can the xpel be removed if needed without disturbing the wrap?
iii) i haven't seen many carbon wraps that look realistic under closer inspection, how do you find this one?
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Can't say I am a big fan of grey or of swearing...but buddy...that looks f'n nice. I agree that this is much nicer than either Mineral or Nardo. Great job Op.

Questions:
i) by putting the xpel over the wrap, how much longer is the wrap expected to last?
ii) Can the xpel be removed if needed without disturbing the wrap?
iii) i haven't seen many carbon wraps that look realistic under closer inspection, how do you find this one?
Thanks! From my conversation with the installer, the PPF will help keep the wrap good longer, but the longevity all depends on proper care and maintenance - vague answer, I know. I did some research on wraps and how long they last and the common consensus seems to be that they can be good for as long as 5 years if properly taken care of. As far as XPEL over the wrap, I would think that as long as the wrap was installed properly, removing the XPEL layer shouldn't pose any problems; I can ask my installer to be sure.

I really like this carbon fiber wrap especially with the XPEL layer on top of it. Even up close, it's hard to tell unless you're really scrutinizing it. Obviously it won't quite be as good as the real thing, but it's not a bad alternative in my opinion.
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      04-01-2019, 09:06 PM   #26
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Can't say I am a big fan of grey or of swearing...but buddy...that looks f'n nice. I agree that this is much nicer than either Mineral or Nardo. Great job Op.

Questions:
i) by putting the xpel over the wrap, how much longer is the wrap expected to last?
ii) Can the xpel be removed if needed without disturbing the wrap?
iii) i haven't seen many carbon wraps that look realistic under closer inspection, how do you find this one?
Thanks! From my conversation with the installer, the PPF will help keep the wrap good longer, but the longevity all depends on proper care and maintenance - vague answer, I know. I did some research on wraps and how long they last and the common consensus seems to be that they can be good for as long as 5 years if properly taken care of. As far as XPEL over the wrap, I would think that as long as the wrap was installed properly, removing the XPEL layer shouldn't pose any problems; I can ask my installer to be sure.

I really like this carbon fiber wrap especially with the XPEL layer on top of it. Even up close, it's hard to tell unless you're really scrutinizing it. Obviously it won't quite be as good as the real thing, but it's not a bad alternative in my opinion.
The alternative is cutting your roof off of a brand new car..

It's better than acceptable under those conditions!

Looks great.
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Looks lovely. What is the range of costs for the product and installation services?
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Looks lovely. What is the range of costs for the product and installation services?
I'd say it'll depend a lot on location. Wraps typically cost around $4K, XPEL PPF will be dependent on how big of an area you cover, and ceramic coating usually depends on the installer (some people decide to do it on their own). Best way to go about it would be to ask around in your area
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Thank you Enzo! Love the color. Post more pics please.

Also, loved the WRX too. Looks better than mine and I am trying to figure out why... perhaps the wheels/fitment..
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So nice. I can definitely see it's a lot different from MG now. And (don't let my MG M2 know) but I think I like your color more.
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Thank you Enzo! Love the color. Post more pics please.

Also, loved the WRX too. Looks better than mine and I am trying to figure out why... perhaps the wheels/fitment..
Changing the wheels definitely made a big difference in how the Subaru looked!
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That is literally unreal man, great color choice.

I wish so much the M2C came in a similar color. As it is, I am having a very hard time parting with my MG 2017 M2, as I love grey so much and I have a Lbb M2C on the way. Might wrap it in a few years to a similar color

Do you know if it's possible to wrap on top of clear bra/PPF?
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So nice. I can definitely see it's a lot different from MG now. And (don't let my MG M2 know) but I think I like your color more.
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That is literally unreal man, great color choice.

I wish so much the M2C came in a similar color. As it is, I am having a very hard time parting with my MG 2017 M2, as I love grey so much and I have a Lbb M2C on the way. Might wrap it in a few years to a similar color

Do you know if it's possible to wrap on top of clear bra/PPF?
Mineral Grey certainly has its charm and I did consider it, but I knew wanted something a little different. I had to look up how different kinds of grey looked on the car and since there weren't many M2s that were either wrapped or repainted, I went through hundreds of M3/M4 pictures. I'm really happy with the color choice - it really makes the M2 more unique and more "mine", if that makes sense.

As far as wrapping over PPF, I'm not entirely sure if it's possible or not; it's something you'll have to ask an installer. That being said, I'm not sure I'd recommend it. Having a wrap over the PPF basically negates what the PPF is supposed to do in my opinion. I had all the protective film installed to protect both the car and the wrap after all.
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Updating the thread with more pictures












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very nice!
This makes me want to do the CF roof wrap
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damn that is sexy, congrats.
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Last few pictures from the set! These were among my favorites and I wanted to save them for last. I'm pretty happy with how the car's exterior looks - whatever changes I make on the outside from here on out will most likely be smaller ones. I'm still on the fence about how the M Performance Front Winglets look so a new front lip might be in the works. Aside from that, I plan to focus more on the interior, with a new steering wheel and the CF/Alcantara trim high on my list as far as what the next mod will be.

Enough rambling for now, here's the pictures











The full set of pictures can be found by clicking on this link: https://wichitaclearbra.com/blog//bm...CVOvWnpegdOBC0
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The picture isn't mine as it was a rendering done by some people on what they thought the M2C would look like before it was officially announced. It's been my inspiration for this build and I thought it was worth sharing on this thread

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Did you have the door jams and everything else inside wrapped as well? If not, how do you feel living with the white when you open the doors, trunk, etc.
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Did you have the door jams and everything else inside wrapped as well? If not, how do you feel living with the white when you open the doors, trunk, etc.
I did not and I will admit it was weird at first, but now I don't notice it. I can see how it could bother some people though. Down the road, when I'm at the point where I know I'll be keeping the car forever, my plan is to get it repainted.
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Did you have the door jams and everything else inside wrapped as well? If not, how do you feel living with the white when you open the doors, trunk, etc.
I did not and I will admit it was weird at first, but now I don't notice it. I can see how it could bother some people though. Down the road, when I'm at the point where I know I'll be keeping the car forever, my plan is to get it repainted.
Would you mind posting some picture of how that looks? I'm thinking of going this route!
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Would you mind posting some picture of how that looks? I'm thinking of going this route!
I definitely can. Shoot me a PM with which specific pictures you want and I'll send them your way!
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enzo41196, I included your pictures in the first post of this thread.
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