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  1. Jul 17, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    FtApache

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    The install process for the tailgate is similar to the door cup guards.

    Highly recommended that you have an extra set of hands to make the process go by quicker.

    Please make sure the surface is clean before application and keep it both the film and surface area wet until you are sure of placement prior to edging out the remaining soapy solution. **Keeping it moist helps with positioning the film in place**

    Once the film is where you want it, start squeezing/edging the soapy solution.
     
  2. Jul 18, 2017 at 2:10 PM
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    Bastek

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    Sent a PM
     
  3. Jul 19, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    Heepspo

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    People need to treat the paint protection film just like paint. Clean it, clay bar, wax it and seal it. If you do all these things, high-quality products like XPEL will last beyond their guaranteed life span.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    I installed the 'works' (lol) on my truck. The door cup guards were sort of easy, but I still managed to install them a bit crooked... Oh well. Good thing they are almost invisible! IMG_20170729_21122.jpg
    ^ Passenger side.

    Tailgate guard was a different story. First off, as mentioned before in thread, it is too long (~60") and has to be cut short. I cut mine down to 56", but OP should cut it for us at 56 1/8" for even fit.
    IMG_20170729_4269.jpg IMG_20170729_26545.jpg
    ^ I took off plastic tailgate edge guard (or whatever it's called), and installed Xpel guard underneath. It's 1/8" short on pass side, but I have to look for it.
    Under normal conditions, the film is pretty much invisible.
     
  5. Sep 2, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    Guapo Taco

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    Is any one able to provide a picture of the tailgate letter inserts? Gloss/reflective?
     
  6. Sep 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Just sent payment- this will be the third set of these I installed- love the door cups and the tailgate guard is awesome.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Posting for future reference.

    OP you should update your original post with tailgate photos, I had to dig around to find photos.
     
  8. Sep 6, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    @FtApache: I see you liked @BastekFX's post and feedback on the Tailgate strip. Are you planning to adjust the strip size so the end user doesn't need to manually trim the product?
     
  9. Sep 6, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    Payment sent for Package 1.

    -Cody W.
     
  10. Sep 6, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    @sigrooms tailgate strip will be trimmed only if requested by buyer, otherwise, it's 4" x 60"

    It was left at 60" instead of trimming it to the exact size of the tailgate so that the end user has wiggle room during install.

    @cwolgy88 Thanks. I'll package it up tonight and have it shipped out tomorrow.
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2017 at 2:59 AM
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    Thanks
     
  12. Sep 28, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    24 hours too late. Dammit man!
     
  13. Oct 9, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    Interested in the door protectors!
     
  14. Oct 18, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Tailgate has been discontinued

    Bump for door cup protectors and tailgate inserts
     
  15. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    You think these will hold up during a pressure wash? I use a pressure washer when I wash my truck !
     
  16. Oct 19, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    FtApache

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    Absolutely!!!*

    *As long as you wash your truck before you put these on and wait at least 4 days for it to cure before going to town with the pressure washer :).
     
  17. Oct 19, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Okay I'll have to wait 4 days just to make sure
     
  18. Oct 20, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    interested in the door protector, any chance getting the tail cap strip?
     
  19. Oct 20, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    The tailgate strip has been discontinued.
     
  20. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    Paypal sent for door protector.
     

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