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      08-06-2016, 11:53 PM   #1
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I was given a quote for around 4200 usd for whole body wrap. Just wondering with the price of m2 does it justified? Seeing most car they did in the shop are supercar like Ferrari and lambo. Someone told me it will cost cheaper to repaint the whole car after several years later. May be a whole body wrap not worth it. Not sure. In dilemma now.
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      08-07-2016, 01:40 AM   #2
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I agree, its not worth it.. Honestly, just do high impact areas, or a front bar for cost effective, or full front end for your peace of mind
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      08-07-2016, 03:13 PM   #3
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What color is your M2 as my rear bumper got saved by xpel and idiot who unparked directly into it.

If your car is black or white dont bother, if it's gray or LBB it's a must.
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I ordered lbb. May be I will skip the roof. See how much that will saved.
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      08-08-2016, 09:00 AM   #5
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What color is your M2 as my rear bumper got saved by xpel and idiot who unparked directly into it.

If your car is black or white dont bother, if it's gray or LBB it's a must.
People told me you see less scratches on grey then on black?

I ordered a MG and it's my first grey car ever. My other car's are always black or silver. I'm going to expel the front bumper and hood for damage from stone chips on highways and trackdays. This is indeed a very pricey thing to do… No way I would do the full car! I was maybe thinking of skipping the bonnet and only the front bumper… But will probably do both (when the car is delivered). Front bumper is a must in my case (if I look at my other cars after several years of usage). But is the bonnet really necessary at the price of $410 US?
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True, but when you car gets dented and it needs to be repainted. Good luck dealing with the paint job.
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      08-08-2016, 09:13 AM   #7
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I was given a quote for around 4200 usd for whole body wrap. Just wondering with the price of m2 does it justified? Seeing most car they did in the shop are supercar like Ferrari and lambo. Someone told me it will cost cheaper to repaint the whole car after several years later. May be a whole body wrap not worth it. Not sure. In dilemma now.
Keep in mind these are what we typically see across the country and it can vary with these factors:
- Where you live
- Demand for paint protection film
- Size of your vehicle

For a partial front end: This includes 18-24” up the hood and fenders, front bumper, mirrors and sometimes headlights. This ranges from $895 - $1,195.

For full front coverage: This includes the entire hood and front fenders, front bumper, mirrors and sometimes headlights. This ranges from $1,895 - $2,195.

For full car coverage: This includes every painted surface on the car possible. This ranges from $4,500 - $8,000.


When you do find an installer:

- Be sure to ask for wrapped edges where possible (meaning that the film will wrap over the edge of the panel)
- Visit their shop and look at some of their installations they've completed, as certain installers may do things differently
- Exam the installation to see if the visible seams are close the edge of the body panel
- You can ask them if they've wrapped your vehicle before, some installers may have wrapped a few, some may have wrapped a hundred...it's best to find an installer you feel comfortable leaving your pride and joy with.
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True, but when you car gets dented and it needs to be repainted. Good luck dealing with the paint job.
Even if the front is protected with Xpel, there will always be a chance there is a dent or an accident and some piece needs to be repainted at one time. So why do you say "good luck dealing with the paint job"? Is a paint job so difficult to do?
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True, but when you car gets dented and it needs to be repainted. Good luck dealing with the paint job.
How does xpel help with dents?
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Even if the front is protected with Xpel, there will always be a chance there is a dent or an accident and some piece needs to be repainted at one time. So why do you say "good luck dealing with the paint job"? Is a paint job so difficult to do?
It depends on the color. Mineral Gray is notoriously hard to match for example.
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I was given a quote for around 4200 usd for whole body wrap. Just wondering with the price of m2 does it justified? Seeing most car they did in the shop are supercar like Ferrari and lambo. Someone told me it will cost cheaper to repaint the whole car after several years later. May be a whole body wrap not worth it. Not sure. In dilemma now.
think of all the cars you have owned and seen. where are the chips? and if there were scratches, chips, gouges in the paint other than the front, would those defects require removal of the PPF to correct?
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Sorry for the dumb question here, but after it's been on in the hot sun and other weather extremes for a few years, does the Xpel just peel right off with no problems or damage to the paint?
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How does xpel help with dents?
Your paint is protected, and dent can be easily fixed these days, just you will have to find a good dent specialist in your area.

Way simpler job instead to be without a car until the repaint job is done "right".
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Sorry for the dumb question here, but after it's been on in the hot sun and other weather extremes for a few years, does the Xpel just peel right off with no problems or damage to the paint?
No dumb questions, that's a valid concern. The film, when removed, should not damage the paint/clear coat if removed properly. (If the car has been repainted, then it comes down to how well the bodywork repair/bondo/paint/clear/bake was done)

To remove the film, it's recommended to have your installer remove it, but if you want to do it yourself, follow the basic guidelines: HERE
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      08-11-2016, 09:55 AM   #15
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yes I would do the complete car I just did my personal LBB and it looks great.

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      08-13-2016, 08:15 PM   #16
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Personally I can't justify the cost of doing the whole car but given the environment I drive in Xpel is essential for the front bumper and mirrors as a minimum. I am going to have the whole hood done also.
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