Xpel install prices and quality in SoCal. Chime in if you have it.

notslow · 07-20-2016, 01:07 AM

Hey everyone,
I searched and searched, but couldn't find a thread comparing prices and quality of workmanship of installers in Southern California. I'm in Socal and trying to find the best quality installer, but I don't want to pay a big premium just because a shop caters to exotics.

I can't be the only one that would like to see price comparisons and comments about installers in the area.

Here is a list of recommended shops. Anyone have firsthand experience with them?

Premier Auto Armor in Corona

Protective Film Solutions in Santa Ana

Xact in Ontario

Mastershield in Palm Desert

blake9220 · 07-20-2016, 01:59 AM

I HIGHLY recommend PFS in Santa Ana. they just wrapped my car in a 3M Vinyl and the attention to detail was stunning. not to mention the fact that they answered my 1000 questions quickly and without any fuss what so ever. For vinyl they were a tad higher than other places I got quotes from but they were worth it (about 10% higher, very reasonable in my book for their quality). I would not hesitate for a second to take any future car of mine to their shop.

n54fanatic · 07-20-2016, 02:00 PM

check out Carbyne Motorsport in Glendale speak to Alex he's really chill make sure to say I sent you over

Jack

notslow · 07-20-2016, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the input guys, but can we post some prices and list of work done?

lewz4 · 07-20-2016, 06:08 PM

I got Suntek instead of XPel and it looks fantastic. Hit up Norbert at Crystal Autoshield in Signal Hill! Guys does a great job for a great price ~$1450 for full frontal coverage (bumper + headlights + entire hood + fenders + mirrors)

///M ARMY · 07-20-2016, 11:09 PM

Rhino custom detailing ! He does everything

Justin.AutoTalent · 07-21-2016, 12:32 AM

Eric@Envious did mine, he does amazing work.... Tucks all the edges, no bubbles, double checks his work.

Great guy. PM if you need his contact info or if you'd like to see his work on my car.... I highly recommend him!

F80 M Freak · 07-29-2016, 11:45 PM

hit up Scott at Advanced Auto Engineering in Cerrito, got my xpel ultimate done there.

Arcades · 07-29-2016, 11:47 PM

A lot of installers would tell you that they probably recommend Suntek PPF-C over Xpel Ultimate but Eric @ Envious Detailing did mine as well. He actually was the one that convinced me to choose PPF-C over Xpel so, since he is the expert and I did enough research to know he wasn't lying I went with Suntek PPF-C instead.

MadZarBMR · 07-30-2016, 12:02 AM

Suntek PPF-C done at GhostShield Film in Newbury Park - paid $2680 for full front, full roof, full rear bumper. They were asking $4K for complete car. They charge the same price for XPel. These may seem like high prices, but I am in SF so this is dirt cheap compared to what local shops charge around here. One shop close to me wanted to charge $2000 for just the front. GS did a great job and I highly recommend them.

Bigmikeystyle247 · 08-15-2016, 02:05 PM

+1 for Eric and Envious detailing. I'm in Jurupa Valley/Riverside area if you would like to check out his work on my car.

Kikuo · 08-17-2016, 07:10 PM

Premier Auto Armor for me! Have almost my whole car wrapped by Nick. Happy to show you the car in person if you are in the area.

07-20-2016, 01:07 AM	#1
notslow Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 435i GC, M sport,THP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Joshua Tree iTrader: (0)	Xpel install prices and quality in SoCal. Chime in if you have it. Hey everyone, I searched and searched, but couldn't find a thread comparing prices and quality of workmanship of installers in Southern California. I'm in Socal and trying to find the best quality installer, but I don't want to pay a big premium just because a shop caters to exotics. I can't be the only one that would like to see price comparisons and comments about installers in the area. Here is a list of recommended shops. Anyone have firsthand experience with them? Premier Auto Armor in Corona Protective Film Solutions in Santa Ana Xact in Ontario Mastershield in Palm Desert
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07-20-2016, 01:59 AM	#2
blake9220 Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Matte Indigo Blue Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [7.00]	I HIGHLY recommend PFS in Santa Ana. they just wrapped my car in a 3M Vinyl and the attention to detail was stunning. not to mention the fact that they answered my 1000 questions quickly and without any fuss what so ever. For vinyl they were a tad higher than other places I got quotes from but they were worth it (about 10% higher, very reasonable in my book for their quality). I would not hesitate for a second to take any future car of mine to their shop. __________________ 2015 F80 Matte Indigo Blue/SS Int - 6MT
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n54fanatic Captain 149 Rep 807 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	check out Carbyne Motorsport in Glendale speak to Alex he's really chill make sure to say I sent you over Jack __________________ Follow me on the 'gram @eurocarnation @sinisterM4 Check out my Past M3 build (SOLD) here! Check out my M4 build (CURRENT) here!
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07-20-2016, 04:29 PM	#4
notslow Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 435i GC, M sport,THP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Joshua Tree iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys, but can we post some prices and list of work done?
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07-20-2016, 06:08 PM	#5
lewz4 Private First Class 32 Rep 137 Posts Drives: shopping cart Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	I got Suntek instead of XPel and it looks fantastic. Hit up Norbert at Crystal Autoshield in Signal Hill! Guys does a great job for a great price ~$1450 for full frontal coverage (bumper + headlights + entire hood + fenders + mirrors)
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///M ARMY Brigadier General 1003 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali iTrader: (2)	Rhino custom detailing ! He does everything __________________ 2022 RAM TRX 2021 Ford Bronco 2022 BMW M3
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Justin.AutoTalent Banned 3138 Rep 2,953 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Eric@Envious did mine, he does amazing work.... Tucks all the edges, no bubbles, double checks his work. Great guy. PM if you need his contact info or if you'd like to see his work on my car.... I highly recommend him!
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07-29-2016, 11:45 PM	#8
F80 M Freak First Lieutenant 83 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2016 f80 m3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	hit up Scott at Advanced Auto Engineering in Cerrito, got my xpel ultimate done there.
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07-29-2016, 11:47 PM	#9
Arcades In The Rain 8174 Rep 6,259 Posts Drives: '24 GT4RS, '24 Macan GTS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 Porsche Cayman ... [10.00] 2024 Porsche Macan GTS [10.00]	A lot of installers would tell you that they probably recommend Suntek PPF-C over Xpel Ultimate but Eric @ Envious Detailing did mine as well. He actually was the one that convinced me to choose PPF-C over Xpel so, since he is the expert and I did enough research to know he wasn't lying I went with Suntek PPF-C instead. __________________ '24 Porsche Cayman GT4RS Arctic Grey "Alice" '24 Porsche Macan GTS Dolomite Silver "Gina"
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07-30-2016, 12:02 AM	#10
MadZarBMR Captain 712 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Current: '18 M3 ZCP - 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SFBay, CA iTrader: (3)	Suntek PPF-C done at GhostShield Film in Newbury Park - paid $2680 for full front, full roof, full rear bumper. They were asking $4K for complete car. They charge the same price for XPel. These may seem like high prices, but I am in SF so this is dirt cheap compared to what local shops charge around here. One shop close to me wanted to charge $2000 for just the front. GS did a great job and I highly recommend them. __________________ 2018 M3 ZCP Glacier Silver Individual Mugello/Black Bicolor Leather 2018 BMW R1200RT Ebony Metallic (my daily) 2016 M3 Silverstone on Black 6MT (SOLD)
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08-15-2016, 02:05 PM	#11
Bigmikeystyle247 Private 26 Rep 82 Posts Drives: F80 YMB M3, I3 Rex Join Date: May 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	+1 for Eric and Envious detailing. I'm in Jurupa Valley/Riverside area if you would like to check out his work on my car.
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08-17-2016, 07:10 PM	#12
Kikuo Intern 15 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2016 F31 Estoril Wagon Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lake Forest, CA iTrader: (0)	Premier Auto Armor for me! Have almost my whole car wrapped by Nick. Happy to show you the car in person if you are in the area.
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