3M Worth it?

Must have on any new automobile. Highly recommended.

 

I have XPEL ultimate on pretty much the entire truck minus the top 2/3 of the doors and rear fenders. Couple spots where some debris hit the truck, XPEL took all the damage, no paint chip or dent. Though there is a bit of the film that was cut from the impact. One of the first things I did when I first got the truck. It's worth it in my opinion. Some will just say use a paint pen.

 

But the metal panels are where the chips will rust, a chip in the plastic won't progress! Why didn't you do the hood? I had the film done only on my hood for just that reason. My previous car was a '16 Subaru, which have incredibly weak and soft paint, and the hood looked like shit after only a year with no film. The hood chips got worse in time, the dings on the plastic parts never changed.

 

Damn you left painters tape on for a week? That was brave

 

Another Albertan here and I say 100% worth it. My 09 has had it since new on all the leading edges and my paint still looks fantastic. The film hasn't yellowed either, now it has a few small spots where it's lifted along the front edge of the hood (two or three spots only dime sized) but that was after 10+ years.

 

Thinking about getting the XPEL as well, this week. (Also in Alberta) But I am worried about it going orange or yellow over time… I’ll likely do it, though, as the claim is that it won’t yellow, and I park in the shade primarily. I’m going to do full hood, back of mirrors, partial fenders, partial roof, and door cups. Got quoted about $750.

 

Well, at first Hello from Calgary, buddy!
My experience - recommend to apply 3m, for sure. Your quote is probably from hi-end shop and it's full 9 yards package.
at my point works really well - half of hood, consoles of front fenders, 1/4 of the roof above windshield, from windshield up and rear view mirrors bodies outside.
My price was around $650, now, in 3 years, with all Alberta conditions on the roads, (and off roads), harsh UV in the summer and cold snaps in the winters it still looking good
and serving well. I really recommend you to install it!

 

Hi as well, do you mind telling me who did yours?

 

At least $2.5-3k to cover the entire truck, I’d think. I had a pretty extensive XPEL job done on my old BMW M2 and it was well over $1k for the entire front bumper, entire hood, half of the front fenders, A-pillars, and most of the rear bumper.

 

Hi, I believe company name is Calgary Auto Protectors, located near McLeod Trail, 3905 Manchester Rd SE 403 243 7174.

 

that’s where I just got my XPEL done. They did a good job and were pretty great to deal with.

 

I had my Taco done with XPEL ultimate at Ultimate Auto Protection.

 

I want to Xpel my front end, fenders and hood but I have the TRD Pro graphics on my hood will this be a problem or has anyone else dealt with this ?

 

Should be fine. It’s basically just like putting a sticker over a sticker. Might make the graphics look less matte and more shiny though.

 

And?

 

that is what I'm worried about. the graphic not being matte.

 

Not sure about exterior 3M but interior 3M is awesome !

 

The new materials used for clear bra are legit, especially if you take care of it. I would definitely do it right and do full coverage. The half hood is just so bothersome to look at