Recomendation for an XPEL installer in Atlanta?
02-25-2015, 05:54 PM
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Recomendation for an XPEL installer in Atlanta?
Hope to pick up my C7Z the first or second week in April. Has anyone gotten XPEL on their car in Atlanta and can recommend an installer? I know I can contact XPEL but would love to hear from someone that actually had it done.
02-25-2015, 09:27 PM
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Found it. Something to consider. I'll need more information before making a decision, but my gut tells me it's better to cover than not cover.
GM (and other manufacturers) have issued TSBs on headlight cracking:
Quote:
The bulletin is being issued to make dealers and customers aware of chemical damage that may be caused to exterior polycarbonate headlamp lenses. Most late model vehicles have these types of headlamp lenses. This material is used because of its temperature and high impact resistance.
A variety of chemicals can cause crazing or cracking of the headlamp lens. Headlamp lenses are very sensitive. Care should be exercised to avoid contact with all exterior headlamp lenses when treating a vehicle with any type of chemical, such as those recommended for rail dust removal. Rubbing compound, grease tar and oil removers, tire cleaners, cleaner waxes and even car wash soaps in too high a concentration may also attribute to this condition. This could result in the need to replace the entire headlamp housing.
Warning
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Care should be taken to not cover headlamps with shop mats or fender covers if the vehicle is being serviced with the headlamps or DRL illuminated. Covering an illuminated lamp can cause excessive heat build up and crazing/deformation of the lens may occur. The degradation of the lens can be unnoticeable at first and eventually become hairline cracks in the lens. In extreme cases, it could cause the lens to deform. This damage can also be caused by aftermarket shields that are often tinted in color.
Once a heat buildup is generated by the headlamp, a degradation of the headlamp lens begins. This degradation of the lens can be unnoticeable at first and eventually manifest as spider cracks. In more extreme cases, it will begin to melt the lens of the headlamp.
Notice
Headlamps damaged by chemicals, improper cleaning, or overheating due to being covered are not covered under the new vehicle warranty.
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02-25-2015, 09:41 PM
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '16
I'm also in Atlanta. Picking up my car at the museum on 12/13, trailering it back and plan to take it for Xpel the following week. Still have not actually spoken with the factory shop but that is who I plan to use. Interested in the link to article re not covering headlights.
Another forum member richelu, lives in Roswell, had his done. Can't remember the name of the place he used but they did a great job. Maybe he will chime in.
BJ
Another forum member richelu, lives in Roswell, had his done. Can't remember the name of the place he used but they did a great job. Maybe he will chime in.
BJ
02-25-2015, 10:26 PM
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St. Jude Donor '16
Congrats. I'm in Atlanta too and expecting delivery the end of March. The Xpel factory installer refered to in the other post is in Alpharetta. I'm planning on going there and will update this thread with the results. Just read a post about a TSB recommending not to cover the headlights. I'll update this with the link when I find it.
Found it. Something to consider. I'll need more information before making a decision, but my gut tells me it's better to cover than not cover.
GM (and other manufacturers) have issued TSBs on headlight cracking:
Quote:
The bulletin is being issued to make dealers and customers aware of chemical damage that may be caused to exterior polycarbonate headlamp lenses. Most late model vehicles have these types of headlamp lenses. This material is used because of its temperature and high impact resistance.
A variety of chemicals can cause crazing or cracking of the headlamp lens. Headlamp lenses are very sensitive. Care should be exercised to avoid contact with all exterior headlamp lenses when treating a vehicle with any type of chemical, such as those recommended for rail dust removal. Rubbing compound, grease tar and oil removers, tire cleaners, cleaner waxes and even car wash soaps in too high a concentration may also attribute to this condition. This could result in the need to replace the entire headlamp housing.
Warning
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Care should be taken to not cover headlamps with shop mats or fender covers if the vehicle is being serviced with the headlamps or DRL illuminated. Covering an illuminated lamp can cause excessive heat build up and crazing/deformation of the lens may occur. The degradation of the lens can be unnoticeable at first and eventually become hairline cracks in the lens. In extreme cases, it could cause the lens to deform. This damage can also be caused by aftermarket shields that are often tinted in color.
Once a heat buildup is generated by the headlamp, a degradation of the headlamp lens begins. This degradation of the lens can be unnoticeable at first and eventually manifest as spider cracks. In more extreme cases, it will begin to melt the lens of the headlamp.
Notice
Headlamps damaged by chemicals, improper cleaning, or overheating due to being covered are not covered under the new vehicle warranty.
Found it. Something to consider. I'll need more information before making a decision, but my gut tells me it's better to cover than not cover.
GM (and other manufacturers) have issued TSBs on headlight cracking:
Quote:
The bulletin is being issued to make dealers and customers aware of chemical damage that may be caused to exterior polycarbonate headlamp lenses. Most late model vehicles have these types of headlamp lenses. This material is used because of its temperature and high impact resistance.
A variety of chemicals can cause crazing or cracking of the headlamp lens. Headlamp lenses are very sensitive. Care should be exercised to avoid contact with all exterior headlamp lenses when treating a vehicle with any type of chemical, such as those recommended for rail dust removal. Rubbing compound, grease tar and oil removers, tire cleaners, cleaner waxes and even car wash soaps in too high a concentration may also attribute to this condition. This could result in the need to replace the entire headlamp housing.
Warning
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Care should be taken to not cover headlamps with shop mats or fender covers if the vehicle is being serviced with the headlamps or DRL illuminated. Covering an illuminated lamp can cause excessive heat build up and crazing/deformation of the lens may occur. The degradation of the lens can be unnoticeable at first and eventually become hairline cracks in the lens. In extreme cases, it could cause the lens to deform. This damage can also be caused by aftermarket shields that are often tinted in color.
Once a heat buildup is generated by the headlamp, a degradation of the headlamp lens begins. This degradation of the lens can be unnoticeable at first and eventually manifest as spider cracks. In more extreme cases, it will begin to melt the lens of the headlamp.
Notice
Headlamps damaged by chemicals, improper cleaning, or overheating due to being covered are not covered under the new vehicle warranty.
Great info, thanks for posting.
BJ
02-26-2015, 08:01 AM
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Xpel Atlanta factory store.
http://xpelatlanta.com/
They usually give 20% off the kits. The are in Alpharetta.
I would suggest SpeedFlim also.
http://www.speedfilm.net/
They are in Roswell and did my car.
Virtual George
http://xpelatlanta.com/
They usually give 20% off the kits. The are in Alpharetta.
I would suggest SpeedFlim also.
http://www.speedfilm.net/
They are in Roswell and did my car.
Virtual George
03-09-2015, 12:16 AM
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Derek did mine as well and I'm very pleased with the results. I shopped pricing around Atlanta and central Florida and he beat everyone's price too. His website is www.atlantaprotectivefilms.com and his contact info is on there.