XPel vs SunTek Paint Protection Film

[Aquariu///M]

I have a good mobile xpel guy if anyone is interested in so cal , PM me
Did my front bumper and headlights last week and he did a good job for a normal price.

[Neuera09]

Any good installer (Suntek or Expel) in the Northern California region?

[RobbyMack]

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Any good installer (Suntek or Expel) in the Northern California region?

Lots of options. I went to appearance solution in Sacramento if you're up that way. Mike is a solid guy and does top notch work.

[aaa335]

For you guys that did the full car, how much did it cost And what was your reasoning? Was It for uniformity or ease of cleaning?

[G4BR13L]

Originally Posted by aaa335

For you guys that did the full car, how much did it cost And what was your reasoning? Was It for uniformity or ease of cleaning?

I did not do it but I have received quotes ranging from 4000 euro to 8000 euro. The price difference can be explained because some installers use precut foils, others don't and the more expensive ones use a combination where some of the foil edges are hidden behind panels, meaning that it is more work expensive if you do not want to see the foil edges.

Yes you can find "cheap" installers but I have seen on this forum cars with foils that were not correctly installed and that you get dirt under the edges. I have even seen cars full of scratches because the foil was cut on the car, ...

You need to find an installer and look at their previous installs before you choose one.

[jero///M]

Mine is protected with SunTek, the glossy is amaizing, and the appearance of orange peel painting disappeared.
Edit: I payed 3000 euros for the full protecting without the carbon roof.

[mhanism]

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Any good installer (Suntek or Expel) in the Northern California region?

Any recommended in the South Bay? For reasonable prices..

[mhanism]

Originally Posted by Aquariu///M

I have a good mobile xpel guy if anyone is interested in so cal , PM me
Did my front bumper and headlights last week and he did a good job for a normal price.

Thinking of doing the same - just the front bumper and headlamps. I had an f30 and after 2 yrs, the hood and fenders were mostly fine, but the front bumper ate $hit!

[Arcades]

If you're going to do clear bra, I would recommend to coat it with something after.

That way you get both protections, chemical and dumb rocks.

[plankton99]

Originally Posted by RobbyMack

Lots of options. I went to appearance solution in Sacramento if you're up that way. Mike is a solid guy and does top notch work.

how much and for what parts in sactown?

[RobbyMack]

Originally Posted by plankton99

how much and for what parts in sactown?

I think I paid roughly $2800 all in but that included tint plus opticoat. If I had to hazard a guess expel was $2000 of that. I basically got everything you could want short of a full wrap, full bumper, hood, front fenders, a pillars, mirrors, rock panels, door cups, roof, rear impact areas and luggage shelf. If you're considering giving him a call just tell him Rob with the SO f80 sent you his way.

[jettie1767]

I've always used Xpel Ultimate on all my cars. I currently having my new M4 wrapped...full hood, fender,headlights, bumper, side mirrors, running boards, luggage self plus tints for $1700.

[pdx_m3r]

Originally Posted by Arcades

If you're going to do clear bra, I would recommend to coat it with something after.

That way you get both protections, chemical and dumb rocks.

I'm having Suntek full hood and fenders put on today. I'm applying opti-coat pro on the rest of the car. Will the opti-coat adhere to the suntek?

[NavyBeeker]

Originally Posted by Aquariu///M

I have a good mobile xpel guy if anyone is interested in so cal , PM me
Did my front bumper and headlights last week and he did a good job for a normal price.

Can you tell the difference in gloss or shine between the areas covered by XPEL and the areas uncovered? Plus what kind of wax or sealant do you use?

[Dippydo]

Originally Posted by NavyBeeker

Can you tell the difference in gloss or shine between the areas covered by XPEL and the areas uncovered? Plus what kind of wax or sealant do you use?

No I can't. I have Suntek and you would never know until you touched the car with your fingernail.

[docmfg]

Originally Posted by TimAD

We are certified installers of both films, each film is different. Xpel has a 10 year warranty vs. SunTek's 5 year warranty, SunTek offers better looks and gloss but Xpel is thicker.



That is an installation issue and actually covered under the warranty. The film should not lift or delaminate over time.

This man knows what is talking about. He worked on my frozen black M4.

[SMC23]

Full Xpel wrap. No longer need to worry about swirls on my black sapphire paint. Any light scratches simply wash away!

[01101001]

I have a 2016 M3 Black Sapphire, and I have covered the entire car in XPel Ultimate, and with the exception of the roof and trunk.

I used it on my last car as well, and after 3 years, it looked brand new.

I'll never own a car again that doesn't have a heaping helping of XPel Ultimate.

My installer was out of Tacoma.... Metal Magic.

[exia_m3]

xpel was the only certified dealer here, everyone else was doing it out of a garage.
Can't even tell it has PPF and now no more chips

[morf13]

anyone know of an installer in central new jersey ? looking for xpel or suntek.

thanks

[Arcades]

Suntek now has another paint film called Suntek Ultra.

It is very recent released, 10 year warranty with this one. Layer is coated, for ease of cleaning and hydrophobic. I have it on our family's Macan S. If you don't want to coat your PPF, I would suggest asking for Suntek Ultra.

[boss2k]

I have the Xpel on front bumper and half hood and noticed that it started to yellow a bit, it's a white car. Only had it for 15 months, is that an issue or normal fading process ?