Xpel or 3M?
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I know Xpel Ultimate is supposed to be better, but my situation is a bit different. I want to get the front and mirrors covered soon. Lots of places here apply 3M, but the closest I've found that will apply Xpel is Denver, a 500+ mile round trip.
Is Xpel that much better than 3M that it's worth time off from work and a 500 mile drive?
Is Xpel that much better than 3M that it's worth time off from work and a 500 mile drive?
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We highly recommend it and have installed it since it came out. It is not made by 3M... in fact Suntek is one of the few companies that makes their own film. Most other really on a third party to produce it. Xpel Ultimate is also a great film.... both are in a different class than 3M (which I would not touch).
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Simply not true. I use both Suntek and Xpel's cutting software and both not only allow it but have a function that automatically adds wrapped edges onto the pattern.
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I just had my crystal red done at expel of the Triad they did a perfect job, they are located in Winston Salem, 336 414 3390, I had the whole fron end done plus the mirrors and rockers, they are rated on the Expel website as very experienced. It would be wqell worth the short trip.
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I went to Clear Auto Bra http://clearautobra.com/, Mark is the owner and he does a fabulous job.
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An installer local to me says he "uses the Xpel templates and modifies them to create a wrapped fit". I guess that means similar to you, he has software that contains the Xpel templates that he "expands". I'll have to stop by the shop and ask a bunch of questions.