moon2605

Sounds like I need to purchase some tracwrap. I see you are in San Antonio. several of us are going out to San Antonio raceway next weekend (16th) for the winter test and tune. should have (2) c7 z06, (1) C6 z06, a TT Gallardo, and a Whippled up Camaro. not really drag racers but looking for car stuff to do. you guys should come out. should be a lot of fun. bring the McLaren. Thanks for the tip .

Dean01

I used 3m had to buy 2nd pc. for frt. end didn't fit right. Go with xpel. Sorry to hear about the chip. This sort of event is sometimes unavoidable. You have a 2nd chance here. Repair and then clear shield u may not be able to notice it. Be very careful with track tires they throw up stones. Turning out of corners has resulted in stones on rear spoiler. Quickly learned to exit corners slowly and get the wheel straight asap. Side skirts and fender guards with complete clear shield kit will limit your exposure to chipping. Good luck nice looking car with very low production numbers in that color!

VET/TED

Xpel on entire front of vert and doors,mirrors.and rear quarters with c quartz on entire car. Can't be more happier and the attention the car gets is amazing. So easy to take care of. The shine is amazing.

whosurdaddy

Anyone heard of Premium Shield Elite? It appears to be self-healing and also has a lifetime warranty. Looks to be competitively priced in comparison to xpel. Interested in hearing of any experiences with it before I make my choice.

spearfish25

What's a ball park price on a Xpel Ultimate with an extensive install? (Say full front/hood/a pillars/side mirrors/skirts/rockers or just whole car)

XPEL

Keep in mind these are what we typically see across the country and it can vary with these factors:
- Where you live
- Demand for paint protection film
- Size of your vehicle

For a partial front end: This includes 18-24” up the hood and fenders, front bumper, mirrors and sometimes headlights. This ranges from $795 - $1,000.

For full front coverage: This includes the entire hood and front fenders, front bumper, mirrors and sometimes headlights. This ranges from $1,795 - $2,200.

For full car coverage: This includes every painted surface on the car possible. This ranges from $4,500 - $8,000.

@Spearfish25, where are you located? Your best bet is to call around to a few shops and see what they're charging and then go look at their installation quality. Finding a good installer that has worked with a corvette before is important, the cheapest isn't always the best choice.

To find an installer nearest you click here: XPEL Locator

whosurdaddy

$3300 to cover the whole front end, door panels, mirrors and rear quarters
$2500 to do most of that excluding doors and partial rear quarter panels
Installed by someone that I know does good work.

jmeisinger

I put the 3M Pro series on the front bumper, hood, front fenders, mirrors, and rear panels. I paid $1,500 and it is still flawless after a year.

K1600GT

Expel, I had expel put on my car down in Nashville after taking delivery. What can I expect the install quality to be from an expel certified installer? I have bubbles, drips and overhang all over on mine. Is this the norm?

Big Lebowski

I realize yours is just a ballpark, but I like your range better. I received a "partial front" up to 18" quote today for $1,100 in the Chicago burbs. That seemed high to me.

arturox2

Either Suntek or Xpel. Expertise and experience of installer are the most important factors.

Ceramic coating over film is a great choice also.

Just 4 2

I did x-Pelosi on front bumper, then did side skirts from Katech. I then did Modesta ceramic coating and WOW. Shipped car to Germany and drove Germany and Italy. No chips, so easy to clean. I would defiantly go this route again. Full car XPEL vs Modesta , not sure of the difference but heard full XPEL runs 6-8 , Modesta about 14-15.

whosurdaddy

I'm sure that damage can still occur, but at least with a film you can remove that part and have it replaced. I believe that modesta is sprayed on, so not sure how you'd do a minor repair

spearfish25

For $15k, I'll just have the car repainted. Jesus.

Big Lebowski

XPEL

Yes, Modesta/Similar Ceramic Coatings, for starters will not protect from impacts such as rock chips. Coatings are great to add on top of the film to make maintenance much easier, but a coating alone will not protect nearly as well as paint protection film. Clear bra, depending on the manufacturer can be roughly 6mils to 8mils thick. ULTIMATE is going to be 8 Mils thick as where coatings are much thinner.

XPEL

Your best bet is to take it to your installer that originally did the work and ask what they can do to fix it, as this would be an installation issue/error that would need to be corrected. Do you still live in Nashville?

arturox2

Do both--paint film and Modesta on top.

K1600GT

And done right with good paint.

ZenicaPA

My entire car is being wrapped in Premiumshield Elite right now, I will have it back Monday, pics to follow. I tested the 3M vs Xpel Ultimate vs the Premiumshield Elite and
found the Premiumshield Elite resisted scratches and etching better.

Either way, the car's paint will be better off with one of these than without!

p.s.
Two other reasons I chose Premiumshield....Lifetime Warranty and MADE IN THE U.S.A!!