IRONKING

Any recomendations on a reliable Expel ppf installer within vicinity of NCM or southbound of ?

Zymurgy

Only one: Auto Armor in Bowling Green.

XPEL Dealer Locator for Bowling Green, KY

Personally, I'd have it done local to you in case of any problems that might arise. Use Tracwrap for the drive home.

EasyMoney$$

Auto Armor, right there in BG from what I have been told. I did get a quote from them; a little high for sure vs a PPF dealer in Scottsdale.

rponfick

I used them and have been happy with the results.

IRONKING

Good advise , will use Tracwrap and use my local shop
Thanks !

JoeB3

Who would install the trackwrap at NCM? NCM? Still need Auto Armor for that or is it a DIY?

Zymurgy

Just so you know, I took my own advice on this: My C8 Experience - Updated with Xpel, Ceramic Coating and Tint. This was after a terrible experience with Xpel install on my C7 at the NCM. At that time, the NCM offered PPF as an option during NCM delivery. The installation was done be an installer out of Nashville. The install on my C7 was so bad that Xpel paid to have it completely redone by a local shop. Other people had similar experiences with the Nashville installer and the NCM dropped the program shortly after. You can read about that experience here: Another NCM Xpel Story - Happy Ending

IRONKING

Thanks EasyMoney$$, Think will do Tracwrap even though unsightly ( looks like a wrapped ham sandwich mom put in my lunchbox LOL ) but will get the job done and enjoy the ride home to AZ

Zymurgy

I installed it myself. I've read that Auto Armor will do it, but they charge quite a bit for something that is temporary and can be done yourself. I talk about my Tracwrap experience (with pictures) in this thread: My C8 Experience - Updated with Xpel, Ceramic Coating and Tint

Zymurgy

Hey, my car resembled that statement:



That was after the 1500+ mile road trip home.

JoeB3

tremendous write up on the tracwrap experience, thank you for sharing. Curious on what width you used and the length of the roll in prep of my own purchase. I like the ability to install at the NCM. I was wondering how that would play out in a hotel parking lot before the journey home.

Zymurgy

I bought the 6" x 100' roll. Used a lot of it, but not all. The roll come with an applicator (plastic putty knife type thing), but you will need some scissors (pack in checked baggage if flying or just buy a pair at a local store in Bowling Green).

THX_ZORA

same here. I got a quote from Auto Armor, and while folks swear by their work, they are $1,000 higher than a highly recommend local installer of XPEL. While the XPEL warranty is nationwide, I agree with others. PPF is WAY more about who applies it than the product itself. I would want that person to be local to me.

I am getting a Novistretch mask put on for my NCM delivery and for the drive home. Wont stop everything, but I am driving home at low speeds away from interstates.

I myself am not a fan of track tape. While it's rare, there is a possibility of encountering issues when removing it. The company that makes it states they provide no warranty relating to paint damage when using the product. Now,, maybe that only happens if it is installed improperly.. I don't know. I just don't want to put anything adhesive on the body of my car, even for temporary purposes.

Majestic94

For me personally, I’m sure my local guy has maybe done no more than 2 C8’s if that. Auto Armor at the NCM on the other hand only does C8’s so I’d feel more comfortable going that route.

Zymurgy

I just went to the Auto Armor Bowling Green website. They have multiple photos showing them doing installs on Corvette front fascia's WITHOUT removing the emblem. IMO, this is not the preferred method. Remove the emblem, install PPF, place emblem on top of PPF. That's how my installer did it and I have photos of the emblem removed during the install.

Zymurgy

Tracwrap is made by Xpel (don't know about track tape. Here is what Xpel says about removing their PPF:

Tracwrap has an even lower tack adhesive as it is intended to be temporary.

Lead Foot 66

I've got approximately 2,800 mile drive home for the NCM and planning on taking between 2 and 3 weeks. Will the Tracwrap provide good protection and come off easily when I get home? I've got a superb PPF guy at home.

Thanks for your thoughts.

ea327

Auto Armor wants $500 to install Tracwrap. You should be able to do it yourself. BTW, their prices for PPF is almost double of what they charge here in the Chicago area.

ralexand

I had Auto Armor install the plus Xpel Ultimate package and tint after my museum delivery. I purchased the Xpel through the museum and received a $400 discount. Auto Armor did a great job and rolled the edges so you can't see any wrap lines. They also removed the front badge and re-installed after the wrap. I also had ExoShield windshield laminate installed. I enjoyed the worry free drive back to Texas. As far as service after the sale, should the wrap or tint fail, Rudy (Auto Armor) will find a local shop to repair any issues with the tint or the Xpel and fully cover the cost in accordance with the Xpel warranty.

I couldn't be more pleased....

Majestic94

How long did your XPEL install take?
I’m trying to figure out how long I need to stay in Bowling Green.