Wake up, guys. What have you done lately? - Page 3

jsvette · 11-23-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Betsy Iris

I done 76 in a 60mph zone on the freeway. . . Police officer didn't like me following the speed of traffic. . .Just happened to pic the nice looking Vette out of all the other cars that were speeding. . .

Ouch! Need to get a Passport MAX!

REVVIC · 11-24-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 528

Looks great. Considering doing the same. Who installed it for you?

The Xpel rep for the Tacoma/Seattle did the install. Check Xpel online for a Chicago area installer.

REVVIC · 11-24-2013, 02:22 AM

Here's the line. Really can't tell a difference in gloss.

Miss Scarlet · 11-24-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by asptroopa1

REVVIC....do you have any close up pics where the clear bra stops and paint starts? I still want to do this but the Xpel guy in Arkansas is about 75 miles away and I haven't seen any of his work yet-

I had the Museum install the Xpel to mine. You can barely see the lines on the mirrors. I got the full hood done, so no line across the middle. It really looks good. I am very happy with it. (No photos yet, but not sure if it would even show in a photo).

topry · 11-24-2013, 10:04 AM

Since you mentioned Xpel - any experience with how it might help with door dings. while the front-end/bra seems to be the most common for road debris protection - if it can make a demonstrable difference in careless door openers, I might bite to have the doors covered as well.

asptroopa1 · 11-24-2013, 01:59 PM

REVVIC.....that looks good and I know it will help with stuff scratching or denting the car- THANKS

RedVett · 11-24-2013, 02:29 PM

So far I have done the following:
Pfadt Tune.
Passport Escort installed under my rear view mirror and hardwired to the battery/fuse box in the rear.
Powder Coated wheels black.
Windows tinted 15%.
Side markers also tinted.
Got the trunk cargo shade.
I have the Curb alert system, but need to find the time to install it.

Ordered the trunk compartment separator.
Ordered the car color license plate frame.
Ordered personalized license plates.
Ordered Pfadt headers, awaiting their arrival.

Ciscokid · 11-24-2013, 03:23 PM

Windows tinted
took delivery early this month and I already have to complete my first oil change, sitting at 6300 miles in a little under 4 weeks.

1stcorvette · 11-24-2013, 03:40 PM

I had that clear bra installed and after awhile the bugs imbedded in it and the stains wouldn't come out. After taking the plastic off I had a b..ch of a time removing the adhesive.....I'm just sayin'

REVVIC · 11-24-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by topry

Since you mentioned Xpel - any experience with how it might help with door dings. while the front-end/bra seems to be the most common for road debris protection - if it can make a demonstrable difference in careless door openers, I might bite to have the doors covered as well.

Xpel can be put on all the painted surfaces, doors included. Xpel is self-healing. So, it will take the brunt of a door then smooth out if it was a hard/edgy hit.

Stingray · 11-25-2013, 07:28 AM

Yesterday, replaced my stock set of caps with these optional ones from GM...

asptroopa1 · 11-25-2013, 09:05 AM

Stingray.....I really like those...how much and where did you order them from

Ka Razy · 11-25-2013, 09:09 AM

This looks Waaaaay better then the "retainer" look.

What did you use?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

This is what torch red looks like with the chrome strip blacked out:

Stingray · 11-25-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by asptroopa1

Stingray.....I really like those...how much and where did you order them from

I ordered a set from my local dealer but you can also buy it online... close to the same prices. My set with the metallic gray background is GM part #19301421.

http://www.shopchevyparts.com/2014/c...2519_2682.html

11-24-2013, 02:29 PM	#35
RedVett Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wayne NJ Posts: 26	So far I have done the following: Pfadt Tune. Passport Escort installed under my rear view mirror and hardwired to the battery/fuse box in the rear. Powder Coated wheels black. Windows tinted 15%. Side markers also tinted. Got the trunk cargo shade. I have the Curb alert system, but need to find the time to install it. Ordered the trunk compartment separator. Ordered the car color license plate frame. Ordered personalized license plates. Ordered Pfadt headers, awaiting their arrival. __________________ 2014 Corvette Stingray, Torch Red, 1LT, Performance Exhaust, Z51 Spoiler (couldn't order the Z51 package because of the shortage, didn't want to wait...), Pfadt tune, Pfadt headers ordered. 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Inferno Orange, 21" Black and Chrome factory rims, factory ground effects, black stripes, sunroof, IOM interior, CAI, Catch can, skip-shift eliminator. 1984 Camaro Z28, AutoForm 2 seater roadster, Red, 350/700R4, Flowmaster Super 44, 18" Boyd Coddingtons. 1984 Pontiac TransAm, AutoForm 2 seater roadster, Red, 305H.O/700R4, Magnaflow. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z, Black, 305/700R4, Flowmaster. Last edited by RedVett; 11-24-2013 at 02:48 PM.

11-24-2013, 02:22 AM	#31
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	Here's the line. Really can't tell a difference in gloss.

11-24-2013, 10:04 AM	#33
topry Drives: 2014 Corvette 2LT velocity yellow Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Waleska, GA - United States Posts: 15	Since you mentioned Xpel - any experience with how it might help with door dings. while the front-end/bra seems to be the most common for road debris protection - if it can make a demonstrable difference in careless door openers, I might bite to have the doors covered as well.

11-24-2013, 01:59 PM	#34
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	REVVIC.....that looks good and I know it will help with stuff scratching or denting the car- THANKS

11-24-2013, 03:23 PM	#36
Ciscokid Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert - BRM&2014 NRB Vette Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 213 View My Garage	Windows tinted took delivery early this month and I already have to complete my first oil change, sitting at 6300 miles in a little under 4 weeks.

11-24-2013, 03:40 PM	#37
1stcorvette Drives: None at present Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 90	I had that clear bra installed and after awhile the bugs imbedded in it and the stains wouldn't come out. After taking the plastic off I had a b..ch of a time removing the adhesive.....I'm just sayin'

11-25-2013, 07:28 AM	#39
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Yesterday, replaced my stock set of caps with these optional ones from GM...

11-25-2013, 09:05 AM	#40
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	Stingray.....I really like those...how much and where did you order them from