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1BLWN/LE · 06-22-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostrider2

So I shouldn't at a level of fuming mad I just want to equip his throat out and rip this shit off?

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Maybe you went a little to extensive with it.
Mine I got the front fascia, side mirrors, front fenders, A pillars, and a portion of the Hood, and it came out awesome. My installer was top notch though and you really have to get down close to see it with my color.
Maybe your guy was a rookie...
Hope you work it out though, it sucks when you spend a lot of money on something you love and your expectations aren't meant...

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No Regrets 2014 · 06-22-2014, 06:00 PM

1Blwn/LE, who did your Expel? I have a yellow 2SS, and if it comes out like ghost rider I'm definitely not having it done. Way too noticeable, I'll just do Opti Coat as an alternative. My care gets so dusty so quick as it is and those seems with a little dust in them will drive me NUTs!! Let me know please.

VChula · 06-22-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

Look on the Expel site and you will see the price. So it looks like you payed 400 to 500 for labor, the shop would get the material at a less cost being a dealer. I like doing things myself, that's why I bought both cars. One reason I have both, I do not spend on outside labor. It's all fun to me doing on the little spare time I have. I also got the part for the Z28 splitter. First time on the ZL1 I did it in 5 hours, the second time I did it in 3

Are you also considering adding Xpel down the sides?

I just got a ZL1 and will be adding Xpel and Opti-Coat real soon.

ghostrider2 · 06-22-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BLWN/LE

Maybe you went a little to extensive with it.
Mine I got the front fascia, side mirrors, front fenders, A pillars, and a portion of the Hood, and it came out awesome. My installer was top notch though and you really have to get down close to see it with my color.
Maybe your guy was a rookie...
Hope you work it out though, it sucks when you spend a lot of money on something you love and your expectations aren't meant...

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He had more than 10 years experience, does exotics all the time. and he was a little cheaper than the others, not by much .

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ghostrider2 · 06-22-2014, 06:05 PM

You can't see it 3 feet back, but for me when I walk up on it, I'm like uuuuuuuhhhgggggggrrrrrt! He did a great job tinting the Windows.

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ghostrider2 · 06-22-2014, 08:33 PM

Can we get some of you with the xpel on your camaro's to post some close up pics?

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RedCamaroZL1 · 06-22-2014, 09:29 PM

My car is Victory Red and the lines aren't quite as noticeable as that. But mine has the exact same cuts from the plotter. I couldn't get good enough pics with my iphone is my garage right now. It's night and too dark for me to get comparable shots.
I was also hoping the edges could be rolled, but it sounds like that isn't without its problems. Also, from my understanding, the badge cut outs have slack because there is variation among our cars on the exact placement of the badge. Unless you want the guy to debadge your car and then put the badges back on top of the film, there is nothing you can do. I wouldn't go that route. The other option is to let someone cut the film right on the car, but I've heard horror stories from that with cuts into the paint.
I understand what you mean though. I wanted it invincible. But for what it does, it's an incredible product that will save your paint. You're the only one going to notice these lines. I usually forget about mine except when I'm putting the sealant on it. It beats the alternative, chipped up paint!
Good luck and I hope you're able to find a solution that makes you happy.

RedCamaroZL1 · 06-22-2014, 09:34 PM

This is an old photo I found from last summer. You can see that seam near the head light.

Rat · 06-22-2014, 09:35 PM

Wow!

Ghost you have every right to be pissed. That needs to be redone if you didn't expect it to look like that. No way that would fly on a 100k+ car IMO!

RedCamaroZL1 · 06-22-2014, 09:40 PM

For me, it passes the test of invisible from a reasonable distance (3 feet). My friends never even see it and just think the car looks bad ass.

joeybsyc · 06-22-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat

Wow!

Ghost you have every right to be pissed. That needs to be redone if you didn't expect it to look like that. No way that would fly on a 100k+ car IMO!

Not really... it looks good to me. I'd say the install is very good. Those tiny seams are a whole lot better than the giant chips and scrapes the film will now protect you from.

Rat · 06-22-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Not really... it looks good to me. I'd say the install is very good. Those tiny seams are a whole lot better than the giant chips and scrapes the film will now protect you from.

I will just paint mine when it get bad then.

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WHITE HEAT · 06-22-2014, 10:01 PM

Hey Ghostrider2....

Your car looks just fine! He did a great job , it looks just like mine (white)when it comes to seeing the edges. it is what it is my friend, leave it on!

Dave

dasko · 06-22-2014, 10:59 PM

I had my wifes Audi A4 Sline and my jeep SRT completely covered , and lights and a special windscreen as well and was about 9k AUD.
its saved my car from lots of chip and has a warranty for yellowing .

The only negative i have notices is the tar from the road looks to be staining the film, i need to go back in and see the guys about that.

peace of mind is worth it.

06-22-2014, 06:05 PM	#47
ghostrider2 Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 551	You can't see it 3 feet back, but for me when I walk up on it, I'm like uuuuuuuhhhgggggggrrrrrt! He did a great job tinting the Windows. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk __________________

06-22-2014, 08:33 PM	#48
ghostrider2 Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 551	Can we get some of you with the xpel on your camaro's to post some close up pics? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk __________________

06-22-2014, 09:29 PM	#49
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	My car is Victory Red and the lines aren't quite as noticeable as that. But mine has the exact same cuts from the plotter. I couldn't get good enough pics with my iphone is my garage right now. It's night and too dark for me to get comparable shots. I was also hoping the edges could be rolled, but it sounds like that isn't without its problems. Also, from my understanding, the badge cut outs have slack because there is variation among our cars on the exact placement of the badge. Unless you want the guy to debadge your car and then put the badges back on top of the film, there is nothing you can do. I wouldn't go that route. The other option is to let someone cut the film right on the car, but I've heard horror stories from that with cuts into the paint. I understand what you mean though. I wanted it invincible. But for what it does, it's an incredible product that will save your paint. You're the only one going to notice these lines. I usually forget about mine except when I'm putting the sealant on it. It beats the alternative, chipped up paint! Good luck and I hope you're able to find a solution that makes you happy. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

06-22-2014, 09:34 PM	#50
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	This is an old photo I found from last summer. You can see that seam near the head light. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

06-22-2014, 09:35 PM	#51
Rat Drives: ZL1/TBSS/COPO Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 410	Wow! Ghost you have every right to be pissed. That needs to be redone if you didn't expect it to look like that. No way that would fly on a 100k+ car IMO! __________________ .....2012/14 COPO #33....427, 1.31 60' ....9.39@143...... ................

06-22-2014, 06:00 PM	#44
No Regrets 2014 Drives: 2014 2SS RSFV3F Ordered- TPW5/26 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 70	1Blwn/LE, who did your Expel? I have a yellow 2SS, and if it comes out like ghost rider I'm definitely not having it done. Way too noticeable, I'll just do Opti Coat as an alternative. My care gets so dusty so quick as it is and those seems with a little dust in them will drive me NUTs!! Let me know please.

06-22-2014, 09:40 PM	#52
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	For me, it passes the test of invisible from a reasonable distance (3 feet). My friends never even see it and just think the car looks bad ass. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

06-22-2014, 10:01 PM	#55
WHITE HEAT Drives: '14 ZL1#07 '67 CHEVY II 427 STROKER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NORCAL Posts: 49	Hey Ghostrider2.... Your car looks just fine! He did a great job , it looks just like mine (white)when it comes to seeing the edges. it is what it is my friend, leave it on! Dave

06-22-2014, 10:59 PM	#56
dasko Drives: SRT8 JEEP Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: sydney Aus Posts: 9	I had my wifes Audi A4 Sline and my jeep SRT completely covered , and lights and a special windscreen as well and was about 9k AUD. its saved my car from lots of chip and has a warranty for yellowing . The only negative i have notices is the tar from the road looks to be staining the film, i need to go back in and see the guys about that. peace of mind is worth it. __________________ Cheers Dasko......