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05-11-2014, 03:10 PM
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Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Spokane, Washington
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Xpel and Opticoat?
Ok with a few weeks til I get my beloved ZL1 I want to put a pla nin plan to protect the paint.
When stationed on the West Coast I had a place that put on aircraft sealer to protect the paint from rock chips (not 100% of course) but also it didn't need any kind of waxing for 7 years, water ran off it like it was teflon and always had a wet look to it. Now I'm stationed in Michigan and nobody here knows what I am talking about but everybody recommends this combo. I've read through some of the countless threads on here but I have a big question? Should I do the Opti coat then have the Xpel put on over top? Will I see a difference with or with out the Opti coat? Has anybody done this and have before and after pictures? Thank you |
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05-11-2014, 03:57 PM
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There's no sense in doing the OC under the xpel from a durability standpoint
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05-11-2014, 04:08 PM
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Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
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Could you see a difference from the expel to the non expel (opticoat treated area)?
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05-11-2014, 04:20 PM
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Yes you'll be able to see where the Xpel ends, but that has nothing to do with Opticoat.
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05-11-2014, 04:24 PM
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Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
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I wouldn't have the expel end on a panel, it would cover the whole panel to avoid that seam that will show sooner or later. But I am asking if I had the entire front done then would the doors look different than the fenders? Or should I look at getting the entire car done with expel since I would already be doing the entire front clip and rear quarters...
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05-11-2014, 04:32 PM
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No. You'll be fine.
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05-11-2014, 04:43 PM
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Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011
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YOU will always notice... the other 999 out of a 1000 never pay that much attention.
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05-12-2014, 08:19 AM
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Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Central NJ
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Don't OC under where the paint film will go.
It may not adhere well. |
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05-12-2014, 10:46 AM
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Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
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Do you have the opti coat?
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05-12-2014, 12:21 PM
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Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013
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Me ? Negative.
I decided not to because: 1. Half the car is covered in PPF, which would not receive the OC anyway. 2. My understanding of OC is as follows: ...a) It's primary function is a permanent wax. ...b) It is not impervious to scratches. ...c) The scratches cannot be polished out like a OEM clear coat. I would rather polish yearly and apply wax a few times a year. |
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05-12-2014, 03:21 PM
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Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
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Whats PPF?
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05-12-2014, 03:33 PM
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Paint protection film. In this case, the Xpel
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05-12-2014, 05:56 PM
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 Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Minneapolis
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Xpel rules did a bunch of it on my camaro and love it. Tough as nails works as advertised.
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05-12-2014, 06:29 PM
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Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012
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You got pics of panels that have and do not have it, especially were it stops and starts. Thanks
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