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Old 06-13-2014, 11:21 AM
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Just installed my new splitter and after one day to and from work, I already have 3 paint chips!!! Can only image what this would like after a year and no I do not have OCD. Well maybe a little

Taking back into the shop to Xpel the splitter (bumper/hood/etc.. already done).
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Old 06-13-2014, 12:52 PM
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I wanted to do this as well but my installer said he wouldn't even attempt it because of all the curves. This was before it was even installed. He suggested I send the piece to xpel so the could properly template the thing and create a pattern that would wrap the whole thing. Let us know what your guy thinks.

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You can do the edge by ypurself with a xpel door edge guard kit off amazon for $20. Did mine when I got the splitter and skirts.
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You can do the edge by ypurself with a xpel door edge guard kit off amazon for $20. Did mine when I got the splitter and skirts.
How long is the length of those pre cut strips you use?
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Originally Posted by Thepiazza
I wanted to do this as well but my installer said he wouldn't even attempt it because of all the curves. This was before it was even installed. He suggested I send the piece to xpel so the could properly template the thing and create a pattern that would wrap the whole thing. Let us know what your guy thinks.
Same situation and installer told me the same thing...Mine is the ACS splitter
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Have a appointment for tomorrow to get the splitter done and will provide update once I get more info.
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Just use a black permanent/magic marker with a tip on it. Have done that for years on my ZR and it works great, and holds up well. Plus, very easy and quick to do.
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The shop was able to install Xpel on the front splitter but we only installed the film on the front lip and not the top surface. Figured this is where you would get most of the paint chips and as glen_e mentioned you can probably do this yourself.

Also will use the black marker OnPoint mentioned for touchup when needed.
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I had my ACS splitter and side skirts done, looks amazing my guy charged me $300 for all of it and you can't see a seam anywhere.
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