larryfs

What do you guys use for rock chip protection ? I'm looking for something permanent, not just for a track day.

John B

Xpel is best

96GS#007

I have Xpel as mentioned above. Works very well and it's "self-healing" for the little swirls that happen. I had the entire front wrapped, as well as the side-skirts, mirrors, lower doors and door edges, and the rear brake ducts.

ap6954

Clear shelf paper from Walmart. Inexpensive and effective. Does not hurt the paint.

RDnomorecobra

Mind sharing approx how much that cost you? I got a quote of $1000 to do the front of a new Durango which I thought was a bit pricey.

96GS#007

I paid about $1500 which when you consider the number of areas I had wrapped and the challenges due to the shape of the car, seemed pretty reasonable. Finding a really good installer is key.

rjkc5y2k

I am in the Philly area and would like to know who did your Xpel installation? Would like to use someone who has personal experience with the installer.

RDnomorecobra

I didn't go through with it yet. I wanted to research more after learning how expensive it is. I got the quote from Berardi's in West Chester.

larryfs

Is it visible once installed ?

rjkc5y2k

Thank you for the info.

96GS#007

Since I had entire panels wrapped, no. I'm sure that the car show crowd and hardcore waxer types would be able to pick it out or realize it's wrapped, but for 99.99999% of the public, it's invisible.

I originally had 3M Venture Shield done, but after some track debris scratched the heck out of it on the hood and front fender....although zero paint damage, so it did it's job...I had it all replaced with Xpel. Here's a pic with the 3M stuff on the fender and carbon fiber side skirts, but not on the door. Xpel is just as good....





Entire front is wrapped....

the blur

Is the car washable with the shield ? I guess your done waxing it for life ??? How does it come off ?

96GS#007

Wash it normally. You use wax on the painted surfaces....for instance the doors, roof, and rear deck in my case...and I use a cleaner and sealer from Xpel for the areas that are wrapped.

To remove it, you need to use a heat gun and a lot of patience. When I had the 3M removed for the Xpel install, , it took the shop a few hours.