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Old 07-09-2017, 03:47 PM
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Default Some scorching [Torch] Red Hot Z06 Pics - Ceramic Coated + XPEL

Greatest money I ever spent having the XPEL + ceramic coating put on. Car looks flawless at all times

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What part did you Xpel? Who did the work? I just had Xpel work done on my 2017 Torch Red GS by Leeberbs in Hillsborough, NJ.
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Torch Red, the only way to go! JMO!
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What part did you Xpel? Who did the work? I just had Xpel work done on my 2017 Torch Red GS by Leeberbs in Hillsborough, NJ.

I also am curious what parts you did. I'm thinking of getting it on the front hood and panels next week. they quoted $900 and it seems like a good investment
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What part did you Xpel? Who did the work? I just had Xpel work done on my 2017 Torch Red GS by Leeberbs in Hillsborough, NJ.
Lee is great. he's a friend of mine actually. I bought my car at Macmulkin And didn't want to drive back home unprotected as they are in NH and I'm in NJ. Macmulkin has a very good place they use that goes to the dealership.

The whole car is wrapped except for rear trunk lid and the rear taillight section.

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Lee is great. he's a friend of mine actually. I bought my car at Macmulkin And didn't want to drive back home unprotected as they are in NH and I'm in NJ. Macmulkin has a very good place they use that goes to the dealership.

The whole car is wrapped except for rear trunk lid and the rear taillight section.
I also bought mine from Mac Mulkin and had it shipped to me 4 weeks ago by Intercity. Never thought to have it done at Mac Mulkin, but glad I had Lee do the work.
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Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
Lee is great. he's a friend of mine actually. I bought my car at Macmulkin And didn't want to drive back home unprotected as they are in NH and I'm in NJ. Macmulkin has a very good place they use that goes to the dealership.

The whole car is wrapped except for rear trunk lid and the rear taillight section.
MacMulkin has a package for $1795 that does quarters, rockers, mirrors and front bumper.
Not cheap, but when you have to drove a few hundred miles from the dealer, it gives you piece of mind. They do vets everyday, so you know their good at it.
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I almost need sunglasses to look at that photo LOL. Beautiful!
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Your Z06 LOOKS GREAT did Xpel at my dealer but not the ceramic coating but maybe in the future. Here is mine with Xpel and of course TORCH RED!



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Curious and not to burst the bubble but did you Xpel first then Ceramic Pro'd it.
I have had customers put Xpel on after they did Ceramic Pro and the first time they did a power wash the Xpel blew off. Ceramic Pro is incredibly slick an I have found nothing sticks to it.
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Looks great.
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Curious and not to burst the bubble but did you Xpel first then Ceramic Pro'd it.
I have had customers put Xpel on after they did Ceramic Pro and the first time they did a power wash the Xpel blew off. Ceramic Pro is incredibly slick an I have found nothing sticks to it.
Paint prep (to remove swirls and contamination), then XPEL applied, then Ceramic coating on top. They also did my wheels.
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Originally Posted by Always Red Dave
Your Z06 LOOKS GREAT did Xpel at my dealer but not the ceramic coating but maybe in the future. Here is mine with Xpel and of course TORCH RED!


Car looks great! Are you enjoying it? Any side shots with the top down???
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Car came out great. Lee does awesome work, he did my Z about a month ago. Did Greg do the coating or did you have that done elsewhere ?
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Originally Posted by Scoobydoobydoo
Car came out great. Lee does awesome work, he did my Z about a month ago. Did Greg do the coating or did you have that done elsewhere ?
For the coating I went to APC (Auto Polishing Center). They are 1 of 2 places in North America that have the new Arctic Coating (ceramic coating). From people that have see AC compared to Cquartz, Ceramic Pro, etc. it gives it even more gloss/shine and will last 4-5 years they claim.

Check out APC on IG their page is drool worthy - the types of cars they do. McLaren of Bergen, and Aston bring their cars there to get detailed and coated prior to delivery too. My car is on their page - check it out after it first got the arctic coating

https://www.instagram.com/auto_polishing_center/?hl=en

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Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
Car looks great! Are you enjoying it? Any side shots with the top down???
Your wish is my command and yes I love it so much it will be my last one owned! Are cars are like clones except yours is a coupe and mine is a vert and your mirrors are body color and mine are carbon flash!









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Ok, I'll bite. 2016 w/5000 miles. XPEL done at San Antonio HQ on splitter, bumper, headlights, and mirrors. DIY ceramic coating after full paint correction with Blackfire Crystal Coat.

iPhone pics don't do it justice, BF says head snapping...I agree.



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^^^Very nice Torch Red Z06 coupe!


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