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09-14-2013, 06:47 PM
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 Drives: Chevy Trailblazer SS Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: NY
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3M vs. Xpel Protection Film
I am looking for everyone's opinion that have had either brand installed. I have found a few dealers in my area that do installations but I have a few questions:
-What parts of the Camaro did you get covered ( I am thinking front bumper, mirrors, rear quater panels, bottom of door panels) -What made you go with one brand over the other -How noticable is the film -How has it held up -What did you end up paying I am in the NYC area so if you have any recommendations on dealers please let me know. I know there are others threads on this topic but I am curious to hear everyones reviews on 3M and Xpel. I should also add I have a Summit White ZL1. Does the color of the car affect how noticable the film is? |
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09-14-2013, 07:15 PM
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 Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Minneapolis
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I put xpel on the front bumper, hood, full front fenders, gill area and around the flared rear wheel openings. It looks fantastic and it performs much better then 3m in my opinion. I have 3m on two other daily drivers. I really prefer the xpel over the 3m both in looks and performance. It was not cheap it was almost a grand for what I did but it was well worth it. It is not noticeable at all on my inferno orange. Xpel makes as wax that you can apply on the film. It shines ver nicely, I am happy with my choice to use xpel on my Camaro.
The gill areas will chip like crazy if you don't protect it. |
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09-14-2013, 07:48 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
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I have Xpel and love it! Full hood, front bumper, fenders, rockers, gills, doors. You would never see it if you weren't looking for it. It makes driving the car more relaxing for me since it doesn't bother me hearing road gravel under the car now. The Xpel does self heal, a huge plus. And the sealant they sell is reasonably priced and easy to use. It was not cheap to install. But should fetch me a few extra bucks when I sell the car some day with a perfect paint job.
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09-18-2013, 02:53 PM
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Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 LT2-RS Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
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I had 3M on my 08 Vette if was OK but after about two years it started going bad., turning colors and pealing. Now on the CAMARO I have Xpel and it looks great.
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Leon in beautiful downtown Grand Prairie, TX
2013 IOM LT2/RS, American Racing Daytona Wheels,Factory Ground Effects, LED Tail Lights,FlowMaster's, Stripe Package. |
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09-18-2013, 05:23 PM
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Drives: Maroon 67 rs and CRT 2012 ZL-1 Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Connecticut
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I have xpel on my front bumper and love it a good install will be basically invisible. Take a look at www.automobiliaautosalon.com they are in west haven CT probably about an hour away from you. Their work is second to none and they are the only ones I let touch my car.
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09-18-2013, 05:56 PM
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Xpel by a country mile.
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09-18-2013, 09:22 PM
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Drives: Chevy Trailblazer SS Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: NY
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Thank you for all of your responses! I think I've made up my mind!!
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09-18-2013, 10:53 PM
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use the stealth expel ftw
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