Johnpaulny

I am trading in my Z51 for a GS and am going to have it wrapped. I had my Z51 wrapped in Xpel, which I've been happy with but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with, or knows about Clearguard Nano. I've seen some positive comments about it on other car forums.

capecodvette

Sir, there is a very, very recent post on this exact subject. Just look at in the C7 General Discussion. BTW, there are plenty of other PPFs that are every bit as good or better than XPel. I am a former XPel user.

Johnpaulny

Thank you. The installer does both but recommends the Nano for this particular car because it's black.

capecodvette

FYI. There is nothing unique to Nano that is better for black paint. PPF is PPF clear). Bottom line, they all have similar performance characteristics. The key is, an experienced installer.

Corvetterwb

I used Xpel. I agree that the installer is the key.

justplainjim

Just had Sun-Tek applied on the front bumper of my white C7. Very happy with the results.

lennykoll

I just sold one of my older Vettes.... a '74, which I had for 26 years. During that time bras etc were the vogue to deter "road rash" as we called it. My question basically is this..... when getting a (nearly) new C7 'vert, just how effective is PPF to minimize road rash and, assuming it is worth having it applied, where should I insist on having it applied on the car!?

I live in Prescott and "experts" are few in our little town, so will have to go to Phoenix. I will also check with some NCRS buddies but wanted to toss the question out to you Forum members..... thanks....

Stp94

Check around for the most highly rated installer in Phoenix and they will have the Vette package I'm sure. The one they recommmend as adequate coverage. It will cover the nose, full hood, front quarters, A pillars, under portion of doors, around the lower vent area in front of your rear tires, mirrors, headlights and back section of rear quarters. $2k-2500 is a solid price. Xpel Ultimate is what I used.

lennykoll

Yeh... kinda my thoughts.... I am really interested in what, if any, cosmetic effect the wrap has on appearance and, most of all, how effective (subjective topic I am sure) the wrap is guarding against road rash..... thanks....

Foosh

It is VERY effective, I'd "guesstimate" 90+% effective. Of course, there may always be a larger projectile that hits at a high-enough velocity, and on a sharp edge, that might make it through.

You also need to keep in mind that the film is meant to be sacrificial to protect the paint. The vast majority of stuff kicked up from other vehicles doesn't mark or damage the film, but some larger ones can cause small nicks and tears. Even so, the paint underneath remains pristine. However, that's rare.

On coverage, at minimum, the nose, at least partial hood, side mirrors rockers, and areas behind wheels should be covered. I did the full hood, plus all the other areas listed.

My black C7 vert is a near daily commuter in a very high traffic area, with plenty of opportunities for other vehicles to launch rocks and debris. In the year after my XPEL Ultimate installation, I have zero rash on either film or paint.