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JFWJR179 · 10-26-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by justindewoody

Am I the only one who thinks this looks like shit? And what a HUGE pain in the ass! What if someone opens their door into yours and knicks the film? I guess you gotta replace the entire film panel on the door. I just think this is a big waste of money...

IF you don't like the flat/matte finish, THEN you may like clear/glossy.
IF you only want to protect a portion of your car, THEN you may.
EXPEL Ultimate is advertised and was discussed as being "self healing"
IF you don't want to waste any money on clear bra paint protection film
THEN don't ever buy any and risk getting your ZL1's paint chipped/nicked.

You decide what's cheapest and best for you.

I'm just saying...

G-Oil Guy · 10-26-2012, 12:12 PM

Anyone hear of "VentureShield" ? Or has anyone used it?

It appears to be another brand name for 3M but I can't tell.

Hercules · 10-26-2012, 03:35 PM

If you use the website http://xpel.com/ they have a dealer locator that you can use. It can also give ou some type of price for what you need done. My guy did stuff that wasn't listed in the kits, so you should be able to get whatever you want done.

Texas_venom · 10-26-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

Anyone hear of "VentureShield" ? Or has anyone used it?

It appears to be another brand name for 3M but I can't tell.

I used to install it. It is a pretty good film but the Xpel Ultimate and Suntek films are much better... and have self healing top coats.

yboxme · 10-26-2012, 09:29 PM

I am having Suntek installed tomorrow. I hear only good things.
I had 3m on 2011 2SS/RS Vert. and it looked good.

ZL12013 · 10-26-2012, 10:23 PM

For what it's worth I just had my car done with the XPEL and it came out very nice, but I don't have anything to compare it to.

Azzkker · 10-26-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL12013

For what it's worth I just had my car done with the XPEL and it came out very nice, but I don't have anything to compare it to.

name of the shop that did it? how long did it take?

thanks
anthony

Pappa Joe · 10-27-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justindewoody

Am I the only one who thinks this looks like shit? And what a HUGE pain in the ass! What if someone opens their door into yours and knicks the film? I guess you gotta replace the entire film panel on the door. I just think this is a big waste of money...

Do you want the film nicked or the doorpaint?

ZL12013 · 10-27-2012, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Azzkker

name of the shop that did it? how long did it take?

thanks
anthony

I dropped it off in the evening around 5:30, and they were done by 1:00 the next day, I know that they worked on it that night so I'm not sure how long it actually took.

http://clearautobra.com

RobZL1580 · 10-27-2012, 08:46 AM

So what are you guys paying materials and labor for xpel?

Hercules · 10-27-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1580

So what are you guys paying materials and labor for xpel?

I payed 1400 for the entire bumper, rocker panels, door handle cups, gill area up to the seam, rear quarter panels, and luggage area no hood at all.

10-26-2012, 12:12 PM	#30
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Anyone hear of "VentureShield" ? Or has anyone used it? It appears to be another brand name for 3M but I can't tell. __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

10-26-2012, 03:35 PM	#31
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 559 View My Garage	If you use the website http://xpel.com/ they have a dealer locator that you can use. It can also give ou some type of price for what you need done. My guy did stuff that wasn't listed in the kits, so you should be able to get whatever you want done.

10-26-2012, 09:29 PM	#33
yboxme Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Blk Vert Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 30 View My Garage	I am having Suntek installed tomorrow. I hear only good things. I had 3m on 2011 2SS/RS Vert. and it looked good.

10-26-2012, 10:23 PM	#34
ZL12013 Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2005 F150 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saint Louis Mo Posts: 134	For what it's worth I just had my car done with the XPEL and it came out very nice, but I don't have anything to compare it to.

10-27-2012, 08:46 AM	#38
RobZL1580 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 62	So what are you guys paying materials and labor for xpel?