09-19-2016, 04:52 PM | #1 |
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09-19-2016, 08:38 PM | #2 |
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Check out advanced automotive films Instagram They just did a full wrap on GTS. I wouldn't trust anyone though to custom cut. Had my previous car's paint cut by the installer.
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09-19-2016, 08:57 PM | #3 |
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Agree. The xpel installer cut into my cf roof of my m3 last year. That's after telling him not to cut on my car.
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09-19-2016, 09:46 PM | #4 |
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FWIW, the best installers will use a fine scalpel to lightly score the film while it's on the car (not cutting all the way through). A slight tug will then allow the Xpel to separate cleanly along the score line.
Watching a talented installer at work is a sight to behold.
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09-22-2016, 10:26 AM | #8 |
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We had our hood custom cut while on the car. Please request that your installer take special care when removing the black hood vent. Our installer also noted that the film was difficult to tuck under the hood due to the finish/texture of the raw carbon fiber.
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09-23-2016, 10:00 PM | #10 |
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It appears the front bumper is the same as a regular M4 (Minus the spliter), so you should be able to use the regular M4 template.
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09-24-2016, 07:40 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for all the replies. Just picked up and dropped the car off today. Always hurts to let it go after less than a day of ownership but it'll make the reunion all the more sweet.
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09-24-2016, 11:33 PM | #12 |
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It surely will be worth the wait knowing you will be protected. You getting the full wrap?
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09-25-2016, 07:26 AM | #13 |
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I like to do all the impact areas. Full front and hood, mirrors, A pillar and a strip of the roof, lower rockers, behind rear wheels, and the wing. Very rare to get stone chips anywhere else.
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09-25-2016, 07:59 AM | #14 |
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The car is an M4, XPEL has all the templates for an M4, should not be that hard to get if you don't want any cutting on the paint. They might not have a template for the hood but that will be one solid piece any ways. The lip and spoiler might have to be custom done. Am I missing something?
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