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Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-08-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,727
Posted By Texas_Venom

That was my first thought. Get an external mount...

That was my first thought. Get an external mount for the GPS unit antennae. I worked extensively with GPS when I was in the Air Force and have ever heard this problem before with carbon fiber. Would...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-08-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 43,559
Posted By Texas_Venom

Maybe one day you should try it instead of...

Maybe one day you should try it instead of assuming it would have damaged the film and assuming how it would have looked. If you actually had experience with the product you would be a little more...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-30-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,265
Posted By Texas_Venom

I have had a lot experience with both films. Yes...

I have had a lot experience with both films. Yes Xpel has a better warranty... but it really is a marketing gimmick per se. The warranty is nontransferable and the overall majority of car owners do...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-18-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,415
Posted By Texas_Venom

In 2010 the Clean Air Act kicked in which meant...

In 2010 the Clean Air Act kicked in which meant all cars after that are now getting water based paint... which scratches VERY easily. Not to mention a stretch bra will only cover the nose. What about...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-18-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,685
Posted By Texas_Venom

Film does not cause issues with headlights. That...

Film does not cause issues with headlights. That was a rumor that was completely false. ... I think the real reason some headlights craze is dealers and people use alcohol based cleaners on them...
Forum: Northern California
03-05-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
Posted By Texas_Venom

The stripes do not make the install any more...

The stripes do not make the install any more difficult so no worries there. A clear bra is the way to go. You will want to protect the front (leading edge of the hood/fenders, bumper, lights,...
Forum: Southwest
02-03-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,967
Posted By Texas_Venom

Just a little late don't you think? This thread...

Just a little late don't you think? This thread was over 4 years old... why did you dig it up??? Also your guy may have been doing tint for 30 years. Paint protection film hasn't been out that long.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-31-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 26,670
Posted By Texas_Venom

That is VERY cheap. I would be very careful about...

That is VERY cheap. I would be very careful about going to someone offering that price. Either they aren't a good installer or you are getting an off brand film.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-31-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 26,670
Posted By Texas_Venom

That joke has been played out and doesn't offer...

That joke has been played out and doesn't offer any help to the OP. Happy you still find it humorous. :cheers:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-23-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,381
Posted By Texas_Venom

The factory film is 3M. Its a poor quality film...

The factory film is 3M. Its a poor quality film and we recommend removing the two pieces and replacing it with a single full rock piece. You also want to cover the lower part of the door that angles...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-19-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,264
Posted By Texas_Venom

Just remember it is not possible to wrap EVERY...

Just remember it is not possible to wrap EVERY edge on the C7. There are areas film cannot be wrapped into without removing the panels. I am just pointing this out because you are new to the product.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-16-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By Texas_Venom

Found the lenses so I apologize for being wrong....

Found the lenses so I apologize for being wrong. it does state this is a fairly new item though. It also speaks to the "proprietary coating' on the lenses which is basically a clear coat sprayed on...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-16-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By Texas_Venom

I have never seen anyone post on here in regards...

I have never seen anyone post on here in regards to them... so if there is such a thing why aren't you guys posting links so that other members can find them? I think that would be more helpful than...
Forum: Other Cars
01-14-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,031
Posted By Texas_Venom

Well the Tesla tops out at a whopping 155mph. No...

Well the Tesla tops out at a whopping 155mph. No not many people race from a dig... more along the lines of roll racing down the freeway. The Tesla will run around 100K where as the Charger Hellcat...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-13-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By Texas_Venom

There are no replacement lenses. You have to buy...

There are no replacement lenses. You have to buy the entire headlight assembly. On C6s they are $1000 a piece. Not sure about the C7s.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-11-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By Texas_Venom

The stretch bra will only cover the bumper. What...

The stretch bra will only cover the bumper. What about the hood, fenders, lights, mirrors and rocker panels/lower doors (which take the most abuse)? not to mention the nylon stretch bra will not stop...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-11-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By Texas_Venom

Paint protection film does not cause headlight...

Paint protection film does not cause headlight crazing, PERIOD. That was false information. I have installed thousands of headlight kits without any crazing yet I have seen a brand new Vette sitting...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-26-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,261
Posted By Texas_Venom

Just as there are good films and bad films there...

Just as there are good films and bad films there are good patterns and bad patterns. If you think about it both are cut from the same rolls of film. A good pattern is the safest way to get film...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-14-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,261
Posted By Texas_Venom

Just as there are good films and bad ones the...

Just as there are good films and bad ones the same holds true with templates. There are very good fitting patterns made by companies such as Suntek and Xpel. then there are very crappy ones. There...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-12-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By Texas_Venom

I think there is another thread about this exact...

I think there is another thread about this exact topic started already. Might check that one out.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-10-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,592
Posted By Texas_Venom

I guess I understand using this product so that...

I guess I understand using this product so that you can remove it and have a bug free front end. But for rock chip protection its blatantly obvious its lacking. Look at the corners of the bumper...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-07-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,180
Posted By Texas_Venom

So why remove and replace the rocker pieces with...

So why remove and replace the rocker pieces with the SAME FILM??? That website only sells 3M Scotchguard and Ventureshield. Ventureshield is not a true top coat film so it will yellow just as 3M...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-07-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,180
Posted By Texas_Venom

The film on the car is 3M.... I have been saying...

The film on the car is 3M.... I have been saying for years to avid 3M as a lot of people associate the brand name with quality. But with that film, they don't go together. Porsche is another car that...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-03-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,505
Posted By Texas_Venom

My 2004 Viper had very slick paint. No orange...

My 2004 Viper had very slick paint. No orange peel at all. Here is a 2015 911 GT3 we just finished working on. No orange peel at all... and not to mention the whole car is wrapped with Suntek paint...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-03-2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,895
Posted By Texas_Venom

AS of right now I do not know of anyone with the...

AS of right now I do not know of anyone with the patterns. I have checked my databases and nothing yet. Typically the car needs to be available for the pattern makers to design it then input it into...
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