Anyone use Xpel to protect their paint from brush marks?

[Fisher23]

Anyone use Xpel to protect their paint from brush marks?

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[marketShark]

Also for those that were curious about the roll on paint protection we were talking about here is the link I promised with some info: Paintshield 5720 to prevent desert pinstripes? Update: It works! DIY & Review - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/paintshield-5720-to-prevent-desert-pinstripes-update-it-works-diy-review.1179698/

@Fisher23 I have seen @Kurosawa 's 200 firsthand after wheeling and his paint looks great. He posted this link to his MUD write up:

Paintshield 5720 to prevent desert pinstripes? Update: It works! DIY & Review

I thought it would make a super affordable and temporary barrier to pinstriping. I really want to go explore Big Bend State Park and unlike the NP it is unmaintained and very brushy. I could see 30-40 minutes to apply this as time well spent if it mitigates the thousands of scratches that place...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[luke27617]

I have the front only with partial hood, fenders, mirrors, lights. Excellent. Had on my 16LC as well and looked great after 4 years (no yellowing, etc).

 

[AnalogCruiser]

I did full front, self-healing 3M on my '16 Base. Im planning to do Xpel on the '21 HE and was quoted 2k so it's still up in the air. Im' curious if anyone here knows what kind of PPF Toyota use for units that come with it as a port-installed option. The cost is a lot cheaper than market prices.

 

[DesmoPilot]

I did full front, self-healing 3M on my '16 Base. Im planning to do Xpel on the '21 HE and was quoted 2k so it's still up in the air. Im' curious if anyone here knows what kind of PPF Toyota use for units that come with it as a port-installed option. The cost is a lot cheaper than market prices.

$2k for Xpel....that's a steal! 2x-3x higher in AZ.

 

[AnalogCruiser]

$2k for Xpel....that's a steal! 2x-3x higher in AZ.

Oh wow! Paid 1500 for the 3M but that was five years ago I will eventually do the Xpel before it gets busy in the summer.

 

[cheapskate31]

$2k for Xpel....that's a steal! 2x-3x higher in AZ.

I believe that is for full front protection only.

From 3 shops I received quotes ranging from 6,000-7,000 for the full truck.

I just placed an order for a gallon of that Paintshield 5720

 

[JohnnyBeagle]

We have Xpel on the wife's Model Y. It's impressive stuff and if my LX was in better condition when I got it I'd get it done.

Regular clear Xpel was $2500 for the Model Y with paint correction. The stealth line, which is their matte look material, was like $6000

 

[luke27617]

I have paid 950 for partial front including lights, door edges, mirrors, etc.... + front window tint. I have done many cars with the installer so I am getting a small discount.

Re: port installed. The main problem is how it is being installed. They don't roll edges so places where you get most severe chips are exposed.

 

[Mazderati]

Re: port installed. The main problem is how it is being installed. They don't roll edges so places where you get most severe chips are exposed.

This; no edges are wrapped with the PPF purchased through Toyota. Which is unfortunate because it is so much cheaper than aftermarket.

 

[AnalogCruiser]

I have paid 950 for partial front including lights, door edges, mirrors, etc.... + front window tint. I have done many cars with the installer so I am getting a small discount.

Re: port installed. The main problem is how it is being installed. They don't roll edges so places where you get most severe chips are exposed.

Maybe prone to yellowing and not self-healing on port installed.

 

[Moby]

Full XPel wrap for me. Wrap - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/wrap.1216615/ The shop that does my work is spendy but very, very good. I've had them do partial hood, full hood, full hood and fender tops on other cars and they have outlasted my ownership. I'm probably medium on length of ownership, so compared to other shops' work that I've seen after only a few years I consider this a you get what you pay for in regards to lifespan.

 

[redeye]

Just got my new '21 HE Cruiser done in Xpel + ceramic coat. Just the full front, dorr cups, rocker panels, A pillars and roof (forward of moonroof). The wheels were ceramic coated as was the windshield. Barely need wipers. $4,400 including tint of front door windows for those wondering.