Stone Chips-Who Cares?
01-12-2019, 06:39 PM
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01-12-2019, 06:56 PM
#82
Racer
Surprised no one has addressed the OP's last question about how stone chips do or do not effect the value of your vette. In my experience of many years of buying and selling corvettes, I've never had stone chips even brought up, let alone be a negotiating item. And I wouldn't pay a dime extra for one that was covered in a PPF. If you want your car to remain perfect, never take it out of the garage!
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01-12-2019, 07:01 PM
#83
Racer
01-12-2019, 07:06 PM
#84
Sorry brah, if you the guy to care enough to spend $$ protecting your paint, you're not gonna forget about the warranty or lose the receipt lol. And I wouldn't expect them to replace the material for the whole car, only the defective pieces.
My XPEL installer will cover costs 100%. I'm completely satisfied. You sound bitter....probably because you walk into the garage and see a bunch of rock chips
My XPEL installer will cover costs 100%. I'm completely satisfied. You sound bitter....probably because you walk into the garage and see a bunch of rock chips
01-12-2019, 07:10 PM
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Surprised no one has addressed the OP's last question about how stone chips do or do not effect the value of your vette. In my experience of many years of buying and selling corvettes, I've never had stone chips even brought up, let alone be a negotiating item. And I wouldn't pay a dime extra for one that was covered in a PPF. If you want your car to remain perfect, never take it out of the garage!
Anecdotal I know but......
01-12-2019, 07:23 PM
#86
I’m getting XPEL in two weeks. For me it’s just peace of mind, so the cost it worth it to me. Doing the full front and rockers. I’m not doing it to add value but doing it because I want to prevent the chips for me
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MMD (01-12-2019)
01-12-2019, 08:14 PM
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ok, you can think however you wish. Once you read the fine print you will realize that your local installer does not have final say in the matter unless they have their own separate warranty that they will cover your PPF. Hopefully you will have that in writing. Your installer will not be reimbursed by Xpel unless Xpel approves the warranty repair. Spend time reading through Xpel's website. Don't make assumptions about anything. Sorry if you are disappointed but 'dems da facts. The warranty will not cover full material replacement unless it is called for and determined by Xpel's adjusters. A few paint chips here and there on my vehicle is not going to concern me. And no, I have no paint chips on my car yet. If it bothered me I would get the panel painted and save $$$ doing this. There have been many owners on this forum who understand this issue and have come to the same realization it is less expensive not putting up a PPF and just respraying a panel. Do your own search for their posts. I couldn't care less what you do with your vehicle. Just be aware of what the facts are, not your assumptions, or you may be in for a disappointment down the road.
01-12-2019, 09:15 PM
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01-12-2019, 09:32 PM
#89
^ That's too bad bruh! Check out PPF, it might help you sleep better. 
01-12-2019, 10:01 PM
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01-12-2019, 10:15 PM
#91
^ Sorry bruh, it doesn't run $4K to protect all your common impact areas. Dems da facts
01-12-2019, 10:54 PM
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01-13-2019, 07:33 AM
#93
Drifting
Given the off-topic political nature of Ken's sig, he is strongly aligned with a blowhard who has issues with facts. So you lost before you began.
Tell them how nice the yellow film looks on their vette and move on.
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01-13-2019, 08:59 AM
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01-13-2019, 09:54 AM
#96
Got the car out yesterday for a nice sunny drive. A truck from a distance away got me with a rock just as I got in the right lane for my exit. Just a bit of bad luck. Hopefully they aren’t to hard to replace.
01-13-2019, 10:12 AM
#97
Are you familiar with the expression "pissing up a rope"? You are up against two mouthpieces for Xpel. Nothing you say, no matter how accurate, factual or rational, counts at all - to them. Their minds are set in cement. They can't even read when you point them to the text!
Given the off-topic political nature of Ken's sig, he is strongly aligned with a blowhard who has issues with facts. So you lost before you began.
Tell them how nice the yellow film looks on their vette and move on.
Some buy cars to drive, some buy them to put in a time capsule. To each...
Given the off-topic political nature of Ken's sig, he is strongly aligned with a blowhard who has issues with facts. So you lost before you began.
Tell them how nice the yellow film looks on their vette and move on.
Some buy cars to drive, some buy them to put in a time capsule. To each...
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01-13-2019, 10:14 AM
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I feel your pain I've been there. Hope it works out well for ya.
01-13-2019, 10:33 AM
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01-13-2019, 10:36 AM
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Just demand OEM parts
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