Recommendation for Expel or Cleartastic in ATL
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Recommendation for Expel or Cleartastic in ATL
Hello Everybody,
I'm looking to put some paint film on my Z06 that got salt and peppered on the rear quarters long before I realized it was even a problem. I thought they were just little pebbles in the wheel wells on my way home.
I understand there are two products expel and cleartastic.
Secondarily I understand the quality of the job is going to be directly relative to the experience of the installer.
Cleartastic makes what appears to be a DIY kit for me and I'm modestly talented so I'm thinking that might be one approach.
Or should I find a Quality shop to install expel which might be a better product.
Please chime in if you have any direct experience with both products and or if you know who is a good installer in northern Georgia I live north of Atlanta.
Thank you in advance to all you guys as always,
Kevin
I'm looking to put some paint film on my Z06 that got salt and peppered on the rear quarters long before I realized it was even a problem. I thought they were just little pebbles in the wheel wells on my way home.
I understand there are two products expel and cleartastic.
Secondarily I understand the quality of the job is going to be directly relative to the experience of the installer.
Cleartastic makes what appears to be a DIY kit for me and I'm modestly talented so I'm thinking that might be one approach.
Or should I find a Quality shop to install expel which might be a better product.
Please chime in if you have any direct experience with both products and or if you know who is a good installer in northern Georgia I live north of Atlanta.
Thank you in advance to all you guys as always,
Kevin
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There are two names that will often come up but only one I recommend you go visit.
Check out Derek at Atlanta Protective Films in Roswell. He did my car's entire exterior before I put a single mile on the odometer.
http://www.atlantaprotectivefilms.com/
Check out Derek at Atlanta Protective Films in Roswell. He did my car's entire exterior before I put a single mile on the odometer.
http://www.atlantaprotectivefilms.com/
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From: Forsyth Co., GA
I had Xpel done @ Shine Auto in Alpharetta @ McFarland, which also comes with a 10 year warranty. They did a fantastic job on my C7 GS @ a great price, and their shop is ridiculously clean with some cool cars to look at. I had my mirrors and front end up to the hood air duct covered for about $630. The owner is also a really cool guy to talk to. I can post pics later.
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From: Cumming GA
I had Xpel done @ Shine Auto in Alpharetta @ McFarland, which also comes with a 10 year warranty. They did a fantastic job on my C7 GS @ a great price, and their shop is ridiculously clean with some cool cars to look at. I had my mirrors and front end up to the hood air duct covered for about $630. The owner is also a really cool guy to talk to. I can post pics later.
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The installer at Shine did mine when he worked for Xpel directly. I have since then had my car detailed at Shine and they do a great job. The shop is very clean and well organized. I spent probably 30 minutes talking to their detailer getting tips on how to care for my car. Check out their open house this weekend if you have time.
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