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Old 04-13-2017, 01:04 PM
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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
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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/
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I installed the Cleartastic kit on my C7 and it came out great. I'd never done anything like that before and it really wasn't that difficult.
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Derek has done several cars for me. Great work, fair pricing and he stands behind what he does.
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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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Originally Posted by Ag3ofshadows
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.
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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autoshine. ask for ryan doi or Danny fox
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Originally Posted by Bucknut2006
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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plus of course when at shine... you can admire Danny's car that had a small staring role in the Fate of the Furious.!! .
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Originally Posted by Bulldogmike007
plus of course when at shine... you can admire Danny's car that had a small staring role in the Fate of the Furious.!! .
Yup, his Viper is sick haha. We're you at the opening night movie @ North Point?
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i wish.... but i watch the move the other day and was ironically texting him at the time... good bunch of guys...
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Go to shine auto. Best dealer for Xpel around.

They did mine mine and it's flawless. Call and ask for Dan or Mike.
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Hello,

who is the best shop or guy in Fort Lauderdale for SPEL Ultimate (it will be for a C7 Z) ? Does he move up to the car?

THX

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