Paint Protection Film - Page 2

asptroopa1 · 10-15-2013, 07:14 AM

REVVIC...are you going to post some pictures? I sure would like to see ow it looks and how far up the hood, etc it went- headlights done too?

REVVIC · 10-17-2013, 12:44 AM

Trooper, considering the headlights and door seals. How do I get get a photo onto this forum?

Vic

asptroopa1 · 10-17-2013, 10:45 AM

You go to taht advanced reply deal and it will let you browse for pics and you just add it. I also wanted to ask how to start a new thread on here? I would like ot ask all the past Corvette owners.....whats the best wax for the C-7....I know Liquid Glass was big back in the day, Ive heard the stuff the museum sells is great, Adams, and others....I sure would appreciate some feedback guys......

C7vette · 10-17-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by asptroopa1

I also wanted to ask how to start a new thread on here?

To start a new thread, go to the section you want to post it in and on the top left there's an icon that says "New Thread", click it and you are good to go.

asptroopa1 · 10-17-2013, 02:27 PM

Thank You C7Vette

C7vette · 10-17-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by asptroopa1

Thank You C7Vette

No problem.

REVVIC · 10-18-2013, 02:04 AM

/Users/vic/Downloads/Vic with Vette.JPG

CaptainChet · 10-18-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TimboSlice619

Would you pay an extra 3K for it on your Stingray or is there a cheaper, yet still effective alternative? I do a lot of freeway driving..

3K sound a bit steep.

The alternative is the cost to have the front fender painted before you resell the car and just do touch-up along the way. Compare the costs and your personal tolerance for small rock chip dings.

My old C5 and current C6 are not prone to getting hood chips like my wife's Porsche. My car has about 40k miles on it so far and the dings are not really all that much! Maybe one or two that you can really see and you have to be close to see them. I've been behind the horrible gravel trucks and amazingly I survive. Mind you, I don't stay behind them very long.

So do the math and really consider your tolerance. The answer will then be very clear which way to go!

Congrats on the new C7

StingJay · 12-17-2013, 08:21 PM

Hi all,
Figured i'd resurrect this thread.
My C7 Z51 Laguna Blue is bayed...hopefully it will ship soon!
Anyways, I've been trying to decide what is the best way to protect the paint from chips, bugs, etc...
Called a few places where I live and for the "clear bra" stuff, they are quoting around $2400!!!
Not really feeling spending that amount for that.
Are there any other alternatives out there that will help protect but not cost so much?
Has anyone used that 3M Paint Defender Spray?
Thanks for all the input, it's been great reading all the threads on this forum!

Glen e · 12-17-2013, 09:17 PM

do just the front end of the car for about $750 with the best : XPEL Ultimate --google it and look for a local installer.......

StingJay · 12-17-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

do just the front end of the car for about $750 with the best : XPEL Ultimate --google it and look for a local installer.......

Hi Glen,
When you say front end, would that just be: partial hood, bumper, side mirrors and fender? Or just the partial hood and bumper would do?
Thanks for the response!

Glen e · 12-17-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by StingJay

Hi Glen,
When you say front end, would that just be: partial hood, bumper, side mirrors and fender? Or just the partial hood and bumper would do?
Thanks for the response!

sit down on the ground 10 feet in front of your car - look at the grille - cover everything you see except the the hood and top fenders, in other words, the front of the car...where the rocks hit. Don't go crazy, this will do fine...an xpel installer will know what you want.

StingJay · 12-17-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

sit down on the ground 10 feet in front of your car - look at the grille - cover everything you see except the the hood and top fenders, in other words, the front of the car...where the rocks hit. Don't go crazy, this will do fine...an xpel installer will know what you want.

Great! Thanks for the tips Glen!

bnall40 · 12-18-2013, 10:34 AM

Another paint protection product is Xzylon. Has been on my Odyssey for two years and finish looks show room new. Paid an arm and a leg to the Honda dealer for the application ($850) and later found that most of the cost is for insurance. Honda dealer recently did my C7 for $100 - no insurance. Very pleased with that!

12-17-2013, 09:17 PM	#24
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	do just the front end of the car for about $750 with the best : XPEL Ultimate --google it and look for a local installer....... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-15-2013, 07:14 AM	#15
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	REVVIC...are you going to post some pictures? I sure would like to see ow it looks and how far up the hood, etc it went- headlights done too?

10-17-2013, 12:44 AM	#16
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	Trooper, considering the headlights and door seals. How do I get get a photo onto this forum? Vic

10-17-2013, 10:45 AM	#17
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	You go to taht advanced reply deal and it will let you browse for pics and you just add it. I also wanted to ask how to start a new thread on here? I would like ot ask all the past Corvette owners.....whats the best wax for the C-7....I know Liquid Glass was big back in the day, Ive heard the stuff the museum sells is great, Adams, and others....I sure would appreciate some feedback guys......

10-17-2013, 02:27 PM	#19
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	Thank You C7Vette

10-18-2013, 02:04 AM	#21
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	/Users/vic/Downloads/Vic with Vette.JPG

12-17-2013, 08:21 PM	#23
StingJay Drives: 2007 Infiniti G35 S Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: FL Posts: 36	Hi all, Figured i'd resurrect this thread. My C7 Z51 Laguna Blue is bayed...hopefully it will ship soon! Anyways, I've been trying to decide what is the best way to protect the paint from chips, bugs, etc... Called a few places where I live and for the "clear bra" stuff, they are quoting around $2400!!! Not really feeling spending that amount for that. Are there any other alternatives out there that will help protect but not cost so much? Has anyone used that 3M Paint Defender Spray? Thanks for all the input, it's been great reading all the threads on this forum!

12-18-2013, 10:34 AM	#28
bnall40 Drives: Z51 3LT, 2009 Pilot, 2012 Ody Tours Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 113	Another paint protection product is Xzylon. Has been on my Odyssey for two years and finish looks show room new. Paid an arm and a leg to the Honda dealer for the application ($850) and later found that most of the cost is for insurance. Honda dealer recently did my C7 for $100 - no insurance. Very pleased with that!