Has anyone used Xpel (or another treatment) on their splitter only?
10-19-2017, 10:26 AM
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Has anyone used Xpel (or another treatment) on their splitter only?
Fellas,
I ordered a carbon flash painted splitter and will look into adding treatment to protect the paint.
Has anyone done a DIY on applying XPEL? If so, was it difficult?
Anyone take it to a shop to have it treated and what is a reasonable price range?
Any other recommendations for treatment like 3M, SunTek, etc.?
Thanks.
I ordered a carbon flash painted splitter and will look into adding treatment to protect the paint.
Has anyone done a DIY on applying XPEL? If so, was it difficult?
Anyone take it to a shop to have it treated and what is a reasonable price range?
Any other recommendations for treatment like 3M, SunTek, etc.?
Thanks.
10-19-2017, 12:21 PM
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I paid $150 to have my splitter xpeled.
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Comebackid (10-19-2017)
10-19-2017, 12:33 PM
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10-19-2017, 12:38 PM
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I had Xpel done at a shop. Splitter, hood up to about halfway up the vent, rocker panels, front and back of wheel wells, door handles and mirrors. Total cost about $800. Well worth it. Splitter Xpel alone has already saved me bodywork from rock strikes and an inadvertent bump into a foot high stone wall. Installer charged me $50 to replace the small damaged areas.
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10-19-2017, 12:40 PM
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10-19-2017, 02:05 PM
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Comebackid (10-19-2017)
10-19-2017, 07:23 PM
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Le Mans Master
I purchased 6’ (72”x12”) of Xpel on eBay for $40 and installed it myself on a Stage 3. I use a mixture of Dawn, Isopropyl, and water in a spray bottle, and applied it with a silicone squeegee and heat.
I’ve done other pieces, i.e., side skirts, brake ducts, etc., and body panels. Also install Xpel on other vehicles. There’s a learning curve, but the material is very pliable and forgiving
I’ve done other pieces, i.e., side skirts, brake ducts, etc., and body panels. Also install Xpel on other vehicles. There’s a learning curve, but the material is very pliable and forgiving
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Comebackid (10-19-2017)
10-19-2017, 10:02 PM
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Burning Brakes
I purchased 6’ (72”x12”) of Xpel on eBay for $40 and installed it myself on a Stage 3. I use a mixture of Dawn, Isopropyl, and water in a spray bottle, and applied it with a silicone squeegee and heat.
I’ve done other pieces, i.e., side skirts, brake ducts, etc., and body panels. Also install Xpel on other vehicles. There’s a learning curve, but the material is very pliable and forgiving
I’ve done other pieces, i.e., side skirts, brake ducts, etc., and body panels. Also install Xpel on other vehicles. There’s a learning curve, but the material is very pliable and forgiving
1- Make sure everything is clean. You don't want to install it only to see a piece of grass under the film after it dries (ask me how I know that one).
2- It takes patience. It takes much longer to do than you think. It really is an art.
3 - The film stretches a lot. If you buy pre-cut pull it hard to get it to fit perfect.
4 - Wrap the edges if you can.
5 - Start from the center and squeegee out. Make sure there is no air under the film. Much will dry up in the sun, but don't take a chance.
Bench doing a splitter will be easy. Heck it's only $40 to try it yourself. Don't let anyone make you think you cant do it. I had fun doing it. If you screw up, just pull it off and try it again.
I bought mine here. Both some pre-cut pieces and bulk stock.
http://44tools.com/
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Comebackid (10-19-2017)
10-20-2017, 01:49 AM
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Has anyone used Xpel (or another treatment) on their splitter only?
I had my ACS Carbon Flash painted splitter done when I did the front and hood when the car was almost new. A company did it using 3M.
Still looks good!
//Motors5
10-20-2017, 06:24 AM
#11
Drifting
Just ordered Carbon Flash spats for my GS. Will be getting Carbon Flash splitter over the winter. Going to bring all 3 pieces in to get Xpelled (lol) then install.