in ATL, it comes around half the price with 10 year warranty from XPEL recommended partner. I will be getting my rig tomorrow after XPEL stealth wrap; will post some pictures.
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Can someone explain what it means to get both ceramic coating and PPF? Do you get the PPF first and then ceramic coating on top? When I spoke to one of the PPF shops they recommended against that because they said it would mess with the gel coating that comes on newer XPEL film. Does that sound right?
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You don’t usually do both on an area. The PPF likely won’t stick over ceramic coating. PPF will protect better from rocks and branches; ceramic will be much easier to wash and get debris off (like mud).
You should be able to ceramic coat over PPF, but can't confirm that. The place that did mine did ceramic coat over my vinyl wrap, so I assume PPF could be covered as well.
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You first prep the paint and remove swirls and paint imperfections. Even right from the dealership the paint can be corrected. Then PPF, then ceramic on top of the PPF. I've done every vehicle I've purchased over the last 10 yrs and can positively say the protection and benefits of ceramic have been incredible. When you foam canon wash your vehicle the benefits of the ceramic coating really come into play.
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Wow! That looks incredible! The only way my Bronco would ever look that way is if someone else owned? LOLI've had full XPEL PPF now for almost 3 years on mine and its amazing. No issues. The self healing part is terrific. No more pinstriping. I know the stealth is trendy, but I love the gloss on mine.
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Do you do your own work or have a shop? I'm in CT and looking for a shop for work.You first prep the paint and remove swirls and paint imperfections. Even right from the dealership the paint can be corrected. Then PPF, then ceramic on top of the PPF. I've done every vehicle I've purchased over the last 10 yrs and can positively say the protection and benefits of ceramic have been incredible. When you foam canon wash your vehicle the benefits of the ceramic coating really come into play.
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What type of work. I don't personally have a shop but have some really great recommendations for upgrades and also for exterior enhancements. PM if you want.
I have a shop in Stratford. We do ceramic coating, window tint, PPF. Please PM me and let me know what I can help you with.
Got them wrapped (PPF) at AP3 - Phenomenal Service.
https://www.xpelatl.com/
If you're in ATL/GA, you should totally check them out!
Placed the BD Stock sticker down for now after applying the PPF as I am planning to get the Classic Bronco fender sticker
https://www.xpelatl.com/
If you're in ATL/GA, you should totally check them out!
Placed the BD Stock sticker down for now after applying the PPF as I am planning to get the Classic Bronco fender sticker
Picked up on Friday after full PPF with Xpel Stealth and Xpel Fusion Satin Ceramic Coating. The ceramic coating was a "bonus" at no charge over the quote for the PPF. Yeah I know the factor it in, but still nice to not have an add on charge for the ceramic coating.
Really happy with the finished product. Changed the color just enough and definitely has the matte finish. Xpel Stealth warranty is 10 years so should be minimal chips and pinstriping.
White Glove Auto in Tulsa (Bixby) for anyone interested. Right at $7k but I had full vehicle wrap including the grill and the roll bar was done in clear/gloss. Would have been about $500 less without the roll bar.
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Looks really nice - did they wrap the door handles in a matte black? Also, how did they do the rear door hinges? - thanksEssence Motorsports in Laguna Hills. EXCELLENT and extremely well priced. I got it done immediately upon delivery 13 months ago and it saved my bacon on multiple overgrown trails.
These pics are when they did it last year. You can see things one year as I just posted my rig in the Builds section.
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This thread just happened to pop up in my feed the day after I filmed this. Just a short review on my Xpel over 2 years in with heavy pinstriping action:
I'm pretty obsessive about things and you can see my build on the "Builds" page.
For all of the "plastic" I use Turtle Wax Graphene Acrylic Trim Restorer (with gloves on) which makes everything a nice deep black. At events, it is the #1 question I get asked on why my roof is such a deep, matte black instead of gray. Plus, when the mirrors get pinstriped, it restores them back.
As for the door hinges, I run the RTS reinforcement because of 37" and they have black hinges. Essence Motorsports don't recommend things with a lot of angles - for instance, they suggested not doing the inside of the back door and one year later, I agree.
Inside and out, I want an understated and highly functional design. Xpel Stealth does both very well.
Thanks for the detailed response. I’m considering the Xpel stealth over the Eruption Green and the cargo door hinges are painted green and the installer is not sure if we can wrap them. I’m trying to see how others faced this one that used the stealth.I'm pretty obsessive about things and you can see my build on the "Builds" page.
For all of the "plastic" I use Turtle Wax Graphene Acrylic Trim Restorer (with gloves on) which makes everything a nice deep black. At events, it is the #1 question I get asked on why my roof is such a deep, matte black instead of gray. Plus, when the mirrors get pinstriped, it restores them back.
As for the door hinges, I run the RTS reinforcement because of 37" and they have black hinges. Essence Motorsports don't recommend things with a lot of angles - for instance, they suggested not doing the inside of the back door and one year later, I agree.
Inside and out, I want an understated and highly functional design. Xpel Stealth does both very well.
I just got mine back on Friday from a full Xpel Stealth PPF wrap. My hinges have the PPF on them. If the installer uses a plotter to cut the film per the template, then they should get the pieces for the hinges. Picture below is from Xpel's website showing the plotter layout for the rear tailgate. The lines in the middle and under the handle are where there are splices in the film to make everything fit. You don't see the splices with the spare and handle on.
Your installer should know there is a template available for the plotter to cut everything out.
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