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Old Jul 2, 2019 | 02:23 AM
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Hi, not here much, but got a question. Black 2013 c6z needs some cover on the areas where track rash occurs. I have done some (rockers & behind the doors up about 8 inches). Used 3m. It went on ok, most bubbles due to operator error. I tried the mirrors but it does NOT stretch much at all. Any suggestion for a better product for mirrors? This is diy. Don't want to pay extra for the pre-cut stuff . Thanks

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I'll shoot video if some vendor wants to send me product.

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I just had my 12 Grand Sport Mirrors (and front bumper) done with XPEL Ultimate Plus.......

On the XPEL Web site I believe you can order the same cut to fit ONE PIECE that was used on my car????

You need the Plotter Machine to cut the correct shape for it to FIT .....

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I just had my 12 Grand Sport Mirrors (and front bumper) done with XPEL Ultimate Plus.......

On the XPEL Web site I believe you can order the same cut to fit ONE PIECE that was used on my car????

You need the Plotter Machine to cut the correct shape for it to FIT .....

Chuck Auburn,WA


Hi thanks, you can hand cut. The businesses that do this and charge $$$$ hand cut it all.


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Really guys, nobody does it themselves? It's not that hard.

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360000 plus members and NOBODY does this themselves ??? Come on. You all are a bunch of keyboard mechanics.

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