Paint protection..Xpel, Suntek, or 3M pro

jefc73 · Nov 20, 2017

researching what protective film I want to go with on my R. I see Xpel has pre cut kits. Is that an easier way to go or should I just get the rolls and cut. I will do myself. Just curious on best film and easiest application. also what prep is needed to get the car ready for the film?? I have read a few threads that are out there just want to get more updated opinions etc. Thanks.

rick81721 · Nov 20, 2017

jefc73 said:
researching what protective film I want to go with on my R. I see Xpel has pre cut kits. Is that an easier way to go or should I just get the rolls and cut. I will do myself. Just curious on best film and easiest application. also what prep is needed to get the car ready for the film?? I have read a few threads that are out there just want to get more updated opinions etc. Thanks.

Have a pro install it, that's what I did. The pre -cut kits only have a half hood, the guy that did mine custom made a full hood piece.

Tomster · Nov 20, 2017

^^^^^ what he said. I had my whole car done. It is not easy to do. I believe [MENTION=21736]snaproll[/MENTION] did his own xpel install and I believe it wasn't easy.

Of the 3 choices, I went with xpel.

I don't know what prep is done prior to application, but I've read a lot of people will clay bar the car before turning it over. I didn't do that. I have the factory paint covered over as it was. It looks great

jefc73 · Nov 20, 2017

Xpel has a full hood kit now. Other issue is my R has stripes so not sure about how I want to go about that. Want the car protected as good as can be though so...

Tomster · Nov 20, 2017

On HR361, I went with xpel stealth (matte) for the stripes. If you want it all to match, you will have to xpel all the stripes. For HR 871, I will xpel the hood, front end, A pillars, wheel well impact areas, but not cover the stripes.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86609&highlight=hr361&page=5

jefc73 · Nov 20, 2017

Tomster said:
On HR361, I went with xpel stealth (matte) for the stripes. If you want it all to match, you will have to xpel all the stripes. For HR 871, I will xpel the hood, front end, A pillars, wheel well impact areas, but not cover the stripes.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86609&highlight=hr361&page=5

Nice. Thanks for the attached thread link Tom. :thumbsup:

The stripes look really good.
So the stripe area is cut out then the matte stripe kit put on?? Hmmmmm

xXANCHORMONXx · Nov 20, 2017

Have you searched? There are over 100 threads asking this same question which is how I made up my mind.

jefc73 · Nov 20, 2017

xXANCHORMONXx said:
Have you searched? There are over 100 threads asking this same question which is how I made up my mind.

Yes I have. Have been on this site a long time. The differant products have been out for awhile and wanted updated opinions. :thumbsup:

loco_GT350 · Nov 20, 2017

I have Suntek on my GT350. The compete front end of the car has been wrapped (i.e. all of the front section by the grill, all of the hood, fenders, headlights, mirrors). I had my detail shop do it and they used a Sunteck precut kit.

I have stripes on my car and they had to cover the stripes separately from the body panels to avoid air bubbles at the seem of the stripes (the kit cones this way). I had the shop do paint correction to the paint before installing the film. Once they were done installing the film they then ceramic coated it. As I have cleaned the car from time to time I can see where the film has stopped a number of rock chips that definitely would have chipped the paint.

Lightning Blue GT350 · Nov 20, 2017

I had my front cap (front bumper to A pillers hood was one piece) Xpel done on mine by a professional they do the paint corrections first, clay bar it and lay the film down. I would tell you to have them do it. I was doubting it when I got mine back I thought I had a few bubbles in it but the guys at "EAS" in New Orleans they promised me they would go away within a week they were gone those guys are the S@1T!! after they were done with the film they put the coating over the whole car.

jefc73 · Nov 20, 2017

loco_GT350 said:
I have Suntek on my GT350. The compete front end of the car has been wrapped (i.e. all of the front section by the grill, all of the hood, fenders, headlights, mirrors). I had my detail shop do it and they used a Sunteck precut kit.

I have stripes on my car and they had to cover the stripes separately from the body panels to avoid air bubbles at the seem of the stripes (the kit cones this way). I had the shop do paint correction to the paint before installing the film. Once they were done installing the film they then ceramic coated it. As I have cleaned the car from time to time I can see where the film has stopped a number of rock chips that definitely would have chipped the paint.

What was the dealer name? Want to see if they will sell me the kits. [MENTION=31525]loco_GT350[/MENTION]

loco_GT350 · Nov 20, 2017

jefc73 said:
What was the dealer name? Want to see if they will sell me the kits. [MENTION=31525]loco_GT350[/MENTION]

My detail shop subbed out the PPF work to another company. I don’t know who the other company is as the detail shop said they will be the guys to warranty the PPF as I did it as a package deal with them for paint correction, ceramic coating, and PPF.

I do know you can but the PPF kits directly from Xpel on their website. Here is a link.

http://www.xpel.com/paint-protectio...rucks/2017/Ford/Mustang/Fastback/Shelby_GT350

wasserott · Nov 20, 2017

I installed on my own using 3M Pro. It came in pre-cut sheets. Great product, do some web searches on the self-healing properties.

About $600 for product and tools...front, behind front fender, rocker and bottom of doors, front of rear fender and mirrors.

Donkey · Nov 20, 2017

I used STEK film this time around and could not be happier. Glad I switched over from xpel thus far. Definitely wouldn't try it myself unless you're only doing simple areas.

PrISM · Nov 20, 2017

I had a local installer do a Suntek full front on mine and then CQuartz over the entire car afterwards. I'd definitely recommend having a pro do it, unless you have endless patience and want to attempt it yourself.

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