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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 11:22 AM
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Was on a cruise with the local Corvette Club and someone decided to change lanes next to my 2016 Coupe.

His door hit my fender.

The result was that the Xpel took the hit and there was no body damage.

MacMulkin had the original installer remove the old Xpel and reinstall on the fender.

Could have been much worse if Xpel was not installed.

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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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Sorry this happened - inattentive drivers are a PITA, but good thing the Xpel saved the paint and fender.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 12:29 PM
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That sucks. Is the picture before or after the new Xpel install?
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That sucks. Is the picture before or after the new Xpel install?
Before. See the rub marks. New Xpel no marks.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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We all need blind spot monitors! Or mirror lessons. [just kidding--just kidding!!]


Nice save! Mine is in the shop having application today. [on a lesser note, I had a similar save when the garage door hit the front of our truck's hood--nasty scuff on the film, no paint damager!]
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Wow....glad you were covered with and by Xpel.
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Originally Posted by Classic-Chevy-Guy
Before. See the rub marks. New Xpel no marks.
That's awesome man! I need to get mine installed soon.
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